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  • Fenatran International Road Cargo Transport Show

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    For more information on OEMs in the industrial products market, visit OE Link, the Power Systems Research proprietary OEM products database.

    Fabio Ferraresi
    Fabio Ferraresi

    Managing Director, South America

    Fenatran is one of the largest transport and logistics fairs in Latin America. It is held every other year in São Paulo, Brazil. This year it was held Nov. 4 – 8 and, as usual, introduced significant launches in the road transport sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and connectivity.

    This year’s edition featured 600 exhibitors, including 74 new brands, spread across an area of over 100,000 m²; more than 60,000 people attended. The Power Systems Research team in South America visited the show to monitor trends


  • Alternative Power Report, November 2024

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    The November 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research includes articles on battery development and discussions on the declining costs of battery power for EVs. Reduced battery costs means reduced costs for EVs, too. An article discusses the outlook for clean energy in the U.S. now that Trump has regained the White House. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • 2024 NA Combine Production

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    4,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Combines expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

    A Combine is a farm machine that harvests grain crops. Combines can reap, thresh and winrow crops into a single process. Crops include wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, etc. Combines overall boost crop output and farm income.

    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. PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research

  • Alternative Power Report, October 2024

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    There’s plenty of news on battery development of EVs in the October 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research. You can also read about VW’s plans to restructure its labor force, as well as several articles on hydrogen power. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • Q3 2024 Truck Production Index Falls 8.9%

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    St. Paul, MN (Oct. 13, 2024)— The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 123 to 112, or-8.9%, for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2024, from the Q2 2024. The year-over-year (Q3 2023 to Q3 2024) decrease for the PSR-TPI was, 114 to 112, or -1.8%.

    The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets.

    This data comes from OE Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research. 

    All Regions. In 2024, Medium and heavy commercial vehicle production in Europe, South Asia, Japan/Korea and North America is expected to decline modestly while production in China and South America, is expected to improve over last year.

    Global Index. Globally, medium and heavy commercial vehicle production is expected to decline by 1.4% this year over 2023.  Moving into 2025, much of the focus on demand will be centered around slowing global economic conditions that will likely impact overall freight demand.   PSR

    Jim Downey is Vice President-Global Data Products
    Chris Fisher is Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst           

  • PowerTALK™, October 2024

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    Q3 2024 Global truck production dropped, according to the Truck Production Index produced by Power Systems Research. Read about it in the October issue of PowerTALK News. Other articles deal with VW’s plans to cut back on employment; a new solid state battery developed in Europe; the forecast for 2024 crane production in North American and the future for electric tractors in India.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • VW Employment “Earthquake” Hits Germany
    • Europeans Unveil Solid-state Battery with 1,070 Wh/L Energy Density
    • Your EV May Fall Apart Before Its Battery Pack Does
    • Hydrogen Fuel Technology May Be Falling Behind

    TRUCK PRODUCTION INDEX: Q3 2024 Truck Production drops 8.9%

    DATAPOINT: 2024 NA Crane Production

    SHOW REPORT: Electric Boats Highlight 2024 Cannes Yacht Festival
    BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:

    • Brazil Set To Start First Natural Gas Truck Corridor
    • Randon Brazil Delivers First Semi-Trailer with Electric Drive System

    JAPAN: Ammonia-fueled Tugboat Completed
    SouthEAST ASIA: AEC Discusses New Goals as Markets Integrate
    CHINA:: EU Reportedly Votes Tariff Hikes on Chinese EVs
    INDIA: Electric Tractors: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture

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