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  • GAZ Group May Start Mass Production of Hydrogen Engines in 2.5 Years

    This report comes from General Director of GAZ Power Aggregate division Konstantin Rukhani. “After 18 months we shall complete the tests, after about 2.5 years, we’ll come to mass conveyor production,” he told Ruhani. He added that the design of the new hydrogen engine will be similar to its gas reciprocating engine.

    “We consider that at the moment, if we come to the strategy of use gas piston engine working on hydrogen, we can get vehicle with a price of 30-34% higher than current ones. The engine will be less demanding for the purity of hydrogen fuel,” he added.

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  • MG Motors Plans To Make India An Export Hub

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    Aditya Kondejkar

    MG Motor India is considering the possibility of exporting shipments from India to markets such as South Africa and the UK along with tapping other right-hand-drive markets across the globe. Despite the current semiconductor shortage, MG motors plans to prepare for a long-term vision of increasing its exports from India. The start  of the company’s South Africa operations has been delayed due to Covid-19.

    MG motors has started exporting their vehicles to Nepal, and the company is preparing for the long term to make India an export hub for the neighboring markets. The carmaker has already dispatched its first batch of Hector SUVs to Nepal and plans to add Astor and ZS EV to the lineup in the Himalayan country next year.

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  • TSMC in Early Talks on Germany Plant

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    Erik Martin
    Erik Martin

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) is in early talks with the German government about potentially establishing a plant in the country, according to a senior executive.

    Various factors, including government subsidies, customer demand and the talent pool, would influence its final decision, TSMC senior vice president of Europe and Asia sales Lora Ho (何麗梅) told reporters on the sidelines of a technology forum in Taipei.

    The discussions come as the EU and others seek to increase domestic chip production to mitigate the risk of supply chain disruptions.

    The chipmaker has not discussed incentives with Berlin or decided on a location, Ho said.

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  • Cummins Announces Hydrogen and Electrified Portfolio in Brazil

    When completing 50 years in Brazil, Cummins announces the arrival of the New Power unit in South America. This includes Electric propulsion, NG Engines, cleaner Diesel Engines, Fuel Cell and mainly Hydrogen.

    Source: M&T Magazine     Read The Article

    PSR Analysis:  As part of its global strategy, Cummins in South America, leads in the first phase in market niches with NG Engines and follows with other new solutions in the following phases.   PSR

    Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development South…

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  • VWCO To Invest US$ 400 million in Four Years in Brazil

    The amount is expected to be directed mainly to new technologies, such as for the Proconve P8 introduction in 2023, new technologies for Connectivity and development of sales and aftersales areas.

    Source: O Estado de São Paulo     Read The Article

    PSR Analysis: The investment is higher than the former investments cycles but keeps the same line and makes the company one of the most important players in the Truck and Bus industry in South America. With this announcement, VWCO confirms its belief in the…

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  • JCB To Expand Production Capacity in Brazil

    JCB plans to invest R$ 120 million (US$ 20 million) in its factory located in Sorocaba, State of São Paulo, with the objective of increasing annual production capacity from 4,000 to 10,000 units by 2026. JCB expects to grow 50% in sales volume this year, compared to last year’s results, and more than double the sales.

    Source: Valor Economico      Read The Article

    PSR Analysis: With the increased production volume from new products made in Brazil, such as Wheel Loaders, JCB…

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  • DATAPOINT: North American Golf Cars 2021 Production: 56,200 Units

    56,200 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of golf cars to be produced in North America  during 2021. In this report, we consider North America to be the United States.

    This 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:  With 42% of total units produced, Yamaha Motor leads in production of gas-powered Golf Cars in the United States.  In second position is Textron (EZGO) with 32%; third, is Club car with 26%.

    Worldwide Distribution: Collectively, up to 20% worldwide.

    Trends: In 2020, US production of Golf Cars dropped 18%.  Production is expected to decrease another 2% from in 2021.  The decline in engine powered units is due to the increase in electric models that are currently the most popular power option. 

    COVID-19 production drop is mostly due to supply chain disruptions such as lack of part(s) availability.  During COVID times, electric golf car production dramatically increased (some electric manufacturers reporting up to a 200% increase in production).

    The pandemic accelerated the demand for golf cars, not for golf course needs, but as a “lifestyle” vehicle.  New models are being worked on with different fuels to make them less expensive and cleaner to run.  Gas models are more powerful and are preferred on hilly terrains. 

    Production should remain flat over the next couple of years with an increase in gas powered units that are eco-friendlier. Further recovery in the US economy and a growing number of golfers will support demand.  Expect production of gas-powered units to increase 5-10% by 2025. Electric -powered units could increase by 100%.   PSR

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

  • PowerTracker Summary Q3 2021: Gen-Set Sales Growth Constrained by Supply Chain Delays

    Joe Zirnhelt
    Joe Zirnhelt

    SUMMARY: Our PowerTrackerTM survey of dealers and distributors reported that overall gen-set sales increased in Q3 2021 up 4.3% from Q2 2021 levels.  This builds on a sales increase of 6.8% in Q2 2021 and a slower start to the year of -7.4% in Q1 2021 as sales were constrained by availability and supply issues. 

    This quarter’s results were based on interviews with 110 gen-set dealer and distributor respondents based in North America. The overarching theme in the third quarter was a continuation of sales growth being constrained by the availability and supply of gen-sets.  Longer lead times for dealers to receive shipments is limiting their sales – even though demand from end users remains at high levels. 

    The data comes from the proprietary PowerTrackerTM series of syndicated surveys conducted each quarter by Power Systems Research. Each quarter we interview gen-set dealers and distributors and other businesses across North America to maintain a pulse on the sales channels as well as monitor the ongoing needs and plans for businesses to purchase standby gen-sets to support their business operations.

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  • PowerTALK™ News, December 2021

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    Q3 2021 NA Gen-Set Sales Climb 4.3%

    The Q3 2021 PowerTracker Report in this issue of PowerTALK News survey of dealers and distributors reports that overall gen-set sales in North America increased in Q3 2021 4.3% from Q2 2021 levels.  This builds on a sales increase of 6.8% in Q2 2021 and a slower start to the year of -7.4% in Q1 2021 as sales were constrained by availability and supply issues. 

    Also, in this issue, you’ll find

    • DataPoint: North America Golf Cars
    • South America
      • JCB To Expand Production Capacity in Brazil
      • VWCO To Invest US$ 400 million in Brazil
      • Cummins Expands Alternative Power Portfolio in Brazil  
    • Taiwan: TSMC in Early Talks Regarding Germany Plant
    • Japan: Toyota Joins BYD To Build Affordable $30,000 Electric Car
    • Southeast Asia: Indonesia Aims at Lead in Integrated EV Production
    • India: MG Motors Plans To Make India An Export Hub
    • Russia:
      • UAZ Patriot SUV Collects US$ 3.8 Million in Pre-orders in USA
      • GAZ Group May Start Mass Production of Hydrogen Engines in 2.5 Years
      • New Cars in Russia Cost More Than in USA and Europe

  • DATAPOINT: 2021 NA Golf Car Production

    Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for Combine production in North America. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, Senior Analyst of Global Operations at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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