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Labor Shortage Delays Takeuchi’s New Factory
Akihiro Komuro Takeuchi Mfg. has announced a revised construction schedule for its new factory, moving the start date back from January 2028 to May 2029, a delay of 16 months.
The company cited labor shortages in Japan’s construction industry. Higher construction costs and changes to some specifications also raised the total investment from about JPY 18.0 billion to JPY 24.6 billion. The planned size and production capacity remain unchanged.
Takeuchi acquired the land in April 2026. Site preparation and factory construction are scheduled to begin in October 2026. The building is due for completion in January 2029, followed by the installation of production equipment by April 2029.
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September: North America 2026 Scooter Production
Sign-up for DataPoint Reports470,200 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number Scooters, Minibikes, and Mopeds expected to be produced in North America during 2026.
Scooters/Minibikes/Mopeds are motorized 2-wheeled vehicles used primarily for recreation.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.
Market Share. Mexico facilities dominate the scooter market with rounding to 100% of total units produced. Italika leads with 80.5%, followed by Honda with 19.5%. US-based Go-Ped is the third producer with 359 units.
Exports: Up to 30% worldwide.
Trends. In 2025, production of Scooters in North America was basically flat, increasing only 0.25%. Expect production to remain flat with a nominal 1% decline in 2026. Scooters are a popular mode of transportation that has seen saturation in the marketplace and weakened demand. The demand for efficient and eco-friendly models will boost the electric scooter market along with the threat of rising gas prices. Not only are scooters convenient and offer independence, but they also make for faster commutes as opposed to using other modes of transportation; electric models are also extremely popular. Expect production of scooters to increase 15% by 2035. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations
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Alternative Power Report September 2026
Sign-up for Alt Power ReportThe September 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on Geely’s new high density battery, the Irish government’s plans to support data center development, Poland’s hydrogen bus program, Toyota’s work on a fluoride-iron EV battery and New South Wales, Australia’s policy to stimulate data center growth. Read these articles and more in the September 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR
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Sany’s First EV Heavy Truck Produced in Turkey
Jack Hao SANY Heavy Truck and its strategic partner FMT on Sept. 9 in Istanbul, announced the release of the SE636 kWh electric heavy truck, the launch of the Turkey dealer and sales/service network, and the debut of the first electric heavy truck produced at the KD (knock down) factory. The first locally assembled SANY SE636 electric heavy truck signaled that the KD factory has achieved mass-production capability.
The announcement noted that core components, complete-vehicle technical standards, and the EU certification system are provided by China, while final assembly and local adaptation are completed locally, which is capability export rather than simple product trade.
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India Commercial Vehicle Demand Recovers
Aditya Kondejkar India’s commercial vehicle (CV) market showed a clear improvement in August 2026, supported by freight movement, infrastructure activity and replacement demand. The recovery was broad-based, with major manufacturers reporting stronger sales across their commercial vehicle portfolios.
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PSR Analysis. The more important development is the strong performance of medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Demand for heavy trucks has improved as freight movement and infrastructure activity support higher vehicle utilization. This also indicates that the recovery is not limited to last-mile or small commercial vehicles.
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Alternative Power Report August 2026
Download PDFThe August 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on Chinese EV trucks, worn out battery problems possible in 2030, CATL’s plans for EV truck battery swapping program, and e-bike battery research. Read these articles and more in the August 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR
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Alternative Power Report July 2026
Download PDFThe July 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on aircraft battery development, marine power news, shrinking demand for hydrogen power, and a water-based battery for data centers. Read these articles and more in the June 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR
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