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Volvo To Build Truck Plant in Mexico
GLOBAL REPORT
Chris Fisher In April 2024, Volvo announced that it will build a heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to supplement the Group’s U.S. production. The plant will provide additional capacity to support the growth plans of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets, and support Mack truck sales in Mexico and Latin America. The plant is expected to be operational in 2026.
The new plant will be approximately 1.7 million square feet in size, and will focus on production of heavy-duty conventional vehicles for the Volvo and Mack brands. It will be a complete conventional vehicle assembly facility including cab body-in-white production and paint. At the time of this writing, Volvo has not announced the location of the new production facility.
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Alternative Power Report, May 2024
The May 2024 Alternative Power Report from Power Systems Research features several stories on Chinese EVs and the impact they are having on European and US markets. There also are stories on hydrogen development and hydrogen fueling stations. PSR
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2024 NA Skid Steer Production
A Skid Steer Loader also known as a Skid Loader, Skid-Steer Loader, or Skidsteer, is a small rigid frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms used to attach a wide variety of labor-saving tools or attachments.
Four major uses for Skid Steer Loaders are: Agricultural, 29%; Rental Fleets, 22%; Construction,…
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NA Plate Compactor Production
Plate Compactors, also known as plate vibrators, are used to compact soils, base materials, sand beddings and pavers, to promote interlocking.
One key piece of equipment for almost all jobs is a plate compactor There are three main categories of plate compactors: a single plate, reversible plate and heavy-duty compactors,…
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2024 Trencher Production: 4,800 Units
Trenchers, typically wheeled or chain, are used in a variety of applications; these machines are quite diversified for various markets having a wide range of clients. Trenchers are more precise at digging as opposed to excavators that are popular machinery for construction needs.
This product information comes from industry…
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Shell To Exit Light Duty FCEV Market in California
NORTH AMERICA REPORT
Chris Fisher As of Feb. 6, 2024, Shell permanently closed its seven light duty hydrogen fuel stations in California citing “hydrogen supply complications and other external market factors” for this decision. According to the below MOTORTREND article, this leaves 17 stations operational (although several are offline at the time of this writing) in the Bay Area, and just one in the Sacramento area.
Shell had already told industry outlet Hydrogen Insight that it would stop building any of the 48 new California stations it had planned—a significant number for the state—and that the company “made the decision to permanently close its light duty station network in California in early 2024.”
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2024 NA ATV Production: 281,000 Units
281,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of ATVs expected to be produced in North America in 2024.
ATV is short term for All Terrain Vehicle. This vehicle commonly has four wheels and is designed to be driven off road. It seats one person, or sometimes two, one in front of the other. ATVs are utilized in a variety of activities that include recreation, sport and military related needs.
This product information comes from industry interviews…
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Consumers, Professionals Boost Lawn & Garden Spending
NORTH AMERICA REPORT
Michael Aistrup Lawn and garden equipment manufacturers make powered lawn and garden equipment, primarily for household and business maintenance of lawns and gardens. Equipment manufactured by this industry includes lawn tractors, riding and standing mowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, woodchippers and other machinery for maintaining lawns and gardens.
Industry Trends. Increased per household spending on lawn care and gardening services by the American family, younger individuals purchasing residential property, easing of COVID-19 restrictions and other factors like lawns adding to the aesthetic appeal of the residential property, is anticipated to bolster the DIY and commercial lawn care market.
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2024 NA Production: Dumpers/Tenders
Dumpers/Tenders are vehicles designed for carrying bulk material, often on building sites. Dumpers are distinguished from dump trucks by configuration: a dumper is usually an open 4-wheeled vehicle with the load skip in front of the driver, while a dump truck has its cab in front of the load.
Utility style models are versatile and…
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