-
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck News
NORTH AMERICA REPORT
Chris Fisher During the past few years there has been plenty of talk about battery electric power replacing diesel-powered internal combustion engines in commercial trucks. At some point this might be true for short and regional haul freight carriers, but what about the long-haul heavy truck segment?
Currently, the lack of a sufficient charging infrastructure, range anxiety and the extreme weights associated with the batteries are significant deterrents to mass adoption of long-haul battery electric trucks. However, hydrogen fuel cell trucks for long-haul applications appear to be a viable option in this segment. Even though fuel cell trucks currently have a greater range and lighter weight than battery electric trucks, they have the same problem as electric trucks: a lack of refueling infrastructure.
-
Powersports Market Expected To Exceed US$ 50 Billion
Power Systems Research is forecasting global revenue for the Powersports industry to grow from $31.5 billion in 2020 to US$ 50.91 billion in 2030, a CAGR of 6% over the forecasted period.
Global Powersports Market
All-Terrain Vehicles, Side-by-Side, Powerboats, Snowmobiles and Heavyweight MotorcyclesDrivers-of-Demand. There are many factors driving the global powersports market growth:
- Increased all-terrain vehicle popularity.
- These include the rising participation in recreational activities, like surfing, off-road driving, and snowmobiling.
- According to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association around $36 Billion is spent directly and indirectly on snowmobiling in the US and Canada each year.
- ATVs have lesser age restrictions, lower maintenance costs, are easier to maneuver due to low vehicle weight and are more affordable
- Rise in use of powersports to boost adventure tourism traveling to new locations for gaining new experiences, with controlled risk components and personal challenges in wild & exotic environments.
- People are raising the bar for racing by introducing new terrains and challenges.
- The market in Europe is expected to showcase exponential growth backed by government policies that promote recreational and off-road leisure activities.
- Global governmental initiatives to boost the tourism industry by assisting recreational clubs in enhancing their service offerings are creating a favorable environment for the market participating in the construction of dedicated infrastructure for recreational and amusement purposes.
- Technological innovations have played a major role in developing vehicles.
- New products have increased comfort, power, engineering, and safety.
- Utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) have improved durability and adaptability for off-road riding.
- Growth in investments and rapid innovations in the automotive sector have resulted in improved performance of powersports vehicles. This has resulted in improved vehicle efficiency, reduced noise and higher power of vehicles. Companies are also focusing on developing electric products for quieter more powerful riding.
- Growing consumer disposable incomes make it easier for customers to purchase leisure and recreational power equipment.
- Data prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) show that outdoor recreational activities accounted for US$ 374.3 billion in 2020, which is 1.8% of the overall U.S. GPD in 2020.
Alternative Power Report, October 2022
Download PDFIn the October issue of PSR’s Alternative Power Report, read about Ideanomics’ new quick charger, a new super fast rechargeable battery and a cost analysis of diesel vs. hydrogen power.
Power Systems Research Truck Production Index drops 13.7%
Download PDFGlobal Truck Production REPORT
St. Paul, MN (October 24, 2022)— The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) dropped from 110 to 101, or 8.2%, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2022, from Q2 2022. The year-over-year (Q3 2021 to Q3 2022) loss for the PSR-TPI was, 117 to 101, or 13.7%.
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. Medium and heavy commercial vehicle production will be mixed this year due to a variety of issues. In China, truck overcapacity continues to hinder demand while the Russian-Ukraine war is significantly impacting demand and production in Eastern Europe. The global supply chain will remain a problem through at least the end of this year for all regions. There is serious concern about a major slowdown in the North American and European economies as a direct result of higher fuel and energy prices and overall inflation which doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon.
Global Index. Global medium and heavy vehicle production is expected to decline by 13% this year primarily due to a significant drop in heavy truck demand in China. A slowing global economy along with continued supply chain disruptions will continue to place pressure on demand moving forward.
North America. Medium and heavy commercial vehicle production is expected to increase by 9.3% this year over 2021 as the OEMs continue to struggle with the supply chain disruption that is expected to continue well into next year. Freight demand continues to remain healthy but is expected to cool as the economy in general slows down primarily due to high inflation and energy costs along with higher interest rates and continued disruption within the overall supply chain. Within the class 8 truck segment, PSR expects truck demand to remain strong into the first part of next year as a result of significant pent-up heavy truck demand. PSR
Jim Downey is Vice President – Global Data Products at Power Systems Research and
Chris Fisher is Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst at Power Systems ResearchPowerTALK™, October 2022
Download PDFIN THIS ISSUE
Lorena Violante is the Senior Market Research Consultant for Power Systems Research. This month she interviewed Miguel Elizalde Lizárraga, the executive president of ANPACT (the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Producers). She also provides a report on ExporTransporte 2022, the largest truck bus show in Latin America.
Also in this issue read these articles:
- Alternative Power
- Ideanomics Tests Quick Power 500 kW Charger
- Hydrogen Combustion Engines Possible
- Super-Fast Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Battery
- Miniature Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powers RC Truck
- DataPoint: NA Skid Steer
- Brazil/South America:
- Record Sales of Agricultural Machines in Brazil
- Scania, VW and Volvo Show Euro VI Lineup
- GM Opens Third Shift Engine Production Plant
- Show Report: Expotransporte 2022
- China: Mercedes Produces Initial Heavy Trucks
- Japan: Agri Week 2022 Report
- South Korea: Hyundai and KT Invest in Autonomous Driving
- Vietnam: Urban Railroads Delayed
- India: Toyota Launches First Flex Fuel Hybrid
Toyota Launches India’s First Flex Fuel Hybrid
INDIA REPORT
Aditya Kondejkar Toyota has launched the Corolla Altis, India’s first flex-fuel engine. This car will be able to run on petrol or ethanol as well as electric power. It is part of a pilot project developing Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles in India.
Source: Hindu Times Read The Article
Because of the great diversity in India’s consumer population, especially its per-capita income disparity, and multiple applications of vehicles, India might not use one technology but might use a combination of technologies involving various fuel types.
The Indian market can’t simply shift from petrol/ diesel engines to EVs over the next few years. Hence, many OEMs are working on CNG/ hydrogen/ hybrid vehicles. Toyota has launched this new vehicle for the Indian market as part of these efforts.
Urban Railroads Delayed
SOUTHEAST ASIA: VIETNAM REPORT
The development of urban railroads in Vietnam has been significantly delayed. The opening of the second line in the capital Hanoi is expected to be delayed to 2027, and the first line in the southern city of Ho Chi Minh City may not open until the end of 2023.
In addition to financial difficulties, there are cases where administrative authorities are not proactively resolving problems, leading to further delays.
In mid-September, Hanoi City abandoned the planned Hanoi Urban Railway Line 3 (Nhon Hanoi Station), which was planned to run through the center of the city, to open by the end of the year. The line is 12.5 kilometers long. Construction of the line began in 2010, and although it was originally planned to open in 2015, it is believed that the plan has already been changed about five times.
Hyundai Motor and KT Invest in Autonomous Driving
FAR EAST: SOUTH KOREA REPORT
The Hyundai Motor Group and telecommunications giant KT have formed a capital and business alliance. The two companies will invest about 750 billion won in each other by exchanging their shares.
The two companies will jointly develop communication-related technologies to produce autonomous driving equipment. In addition to automobiles, Hyundai Motor is expanding its business in the fields of robotics and urban air transportation (UAM, or flying cabs), and has decided that partnering with KT will enable it to accelerate research and development in fields other than automobiles.
Agri Week 2022 Report: Drones Become Popular
FAR EAST: JAPAN REPORT
Akihiro Komuro Agri Week 2022 is a comprehensive exhibition on agriculture, livestock, and horticulture. It is held twice a year in Kyushu and Kanto. Agricultural materials, smart agriculture products, livestock materials, and products related to industrialization are exhibited. Agriculture Week consists of the following four exhibitions: AGRI TECH (Material & Technology), AGRI NEXT (Next Generation), AGRI PROCESS (Farmer‘s Processing), LIVESTOCK (Livestock Supply & Equipment)
Source: Official HP
PSR Analysis: The drone market is seeing an increase in the number of new entrants. Currently, the market size is estimated to be around 300 billion yen, but some say it will grow to nearly 800 billion yen in five years. This is because the revision of the Civil Aeronautics Law to be implemented this December will lift the ban on Level 4 unassisted visual flights in manned areas. Until now this has been limited to Level 3 unmanned areas. Currently, the use of drones is mainly for spraying chemicals, but it is also being considered for logistics, inspections, civil engineering, and construction.
- Increased all-terrain vehicle popularity.
Alternative Power Reports
TPI
PSR Truck Production Index
Free quarterly global commercial vehicle production report.
Alternative Power Report
The latest EV and power source news including batteries and fuel cells with analysis by PSR experts.
PowerTALK News
Stay informed each month with insights from Power Systems Research’s analysts working around the world as they identify and comment on important news items in the company’s monthly newsletter.
Subscribe View Archive
OE Link™ Offers
Global
Coverage
OE Link™ database provides OEM products, both On-Road and Off-Road, in 12 regions.
Current Reports
Download complimentary reports that show the type of information available from Power Systems Research.
PowerTALK News
Stay informed each month with insights from Power Systems Research analysts working around the world as they identify and comment on important news items in the company’s monthly newsletter.
Subscribe