2022-06-25
Heavy vehicles using electric axle systems in the trailer now can be driven on Brazilian Roads, following approval by the National Traffic Council (Contran) at its meeting in May.
Suspensys, a Brazilian company part of Randon group launched the product at Fenatran of 2019, but only now has it been approved by traffic authorities.
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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has started testing its prototype “HX04” Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Articulated truck. Carolina Diez Ferrer, Head of Advanced Engineering Programs at Volvo CE expects that this prototype will “give valuable insights into the opportunities of hydrogen in the energy transformation alongside battery-electric solutions.”
The on-going development of the hauler began in 2018 and experienced partnerships with different Swedish institutions and companies. Fun fact: The machine is nicknamed “Electric Charlie,” a homage to “Gravel Charlie,” the world’s first Articulated hauler produced by Volvo in 1966.
Shell has been involved in the project, supplying the Hydrogen refuelling station for Volvo’s test track. The Volvo HX04 is charged with 12 kg hydrogen in about 7.5 minutes, enabling it to operate for approximately four hours. Fuel cells work by combining hydrogen with oxygen and the resulting chemical reaction produces electricity which powers the machine.
2,900 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Pavers to be produced in the U.S. and Canada during 2022.
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.
Exports: Collectively, up to 40% worldwide.
The global e-motorcycle market is changing almost daily as market share leaders develop new products and new companies continue to enter the market with competitive products. Here’s an update on several leading e-motorcycle OEMs.
Tork Motors has launched the Kratos electric motorcycle in the Indian market. The new Tork Kratos will be sold in two variants – Standard and R and will be available across India in a phased manner. In the first phase, this e-motorcycle will be available in Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. The electric motor on the base model makes a peak power output of 7.5kW or 10.05bhp and a maximum torque of 28Nm. Tork has a manufacturing capacity to make about 500 units a month at its pilot plant and about 4,000 units a month at its new plant at Chakan near Pune.
The global e-motorcycle market has experienced high growth in the last couple of years, fueled in part by the declining price of Lithium-ion batteries. The battery is one of the most expensive components of an e-motorcycle, and changes in the price of Li-ion batteries affect the entire cost of an e-motorcycle. The cost of Li-ion batteries has been steadily declining, and this trend is likely to continue.
Power Systems Research has forecasted the global CAGR for electric motorcycles, at 11% for the years 2022 – 2027.
Drivers-of-Demand for this forecasted growth are:
Two factors hampering the growth of the market are the comparatively higher initial cost for e-motorcycles and the lack of a developed charging infrastructure. PSR
Michael Aistrup is Senior Analyst specializing in Recreational Products at Power Systems Research
Cummins, Inc., is working to develop hydrogen-powered engines, using approaches for Hydrogen combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells.
Both hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are better suited for long haul and many regional-haul truck applications than pure battery electric vehicles.
In North America, Cummins plans to introduce hydrogen internal combustion engines across their existing engine platforms starting in 2024.
2022-06-23
The Battery Show Europe and the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe is scheduled to be held June 28-30 at the Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany. More than 6,000 attendees are expected to tour the show and visit the more than 540 exhibiting suppliers.
Power Systems Research (PSR) will have a team of analysts at the show collecting data and developing insights on alternative power sources. The team includes
The show is one of the largest in Europe and features manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, thought leaders and decision-makers and is focused on the latest developments in the advanced battery and automotive industries.
For registration details and more information about the show, visit the show website at https://www.thebatteryshow.eu/en/Home.html To meet with a member of the PSR team, contact Emiliano Marzoli at info@powersys.com or call the PSR Brussels office at +32.2.643.2828. PSR
2022-06-13
Power Systems Research (PSR), a leading source of global production and forecast information for powered equipment, has expanded its capabilities with the addition of Guy Youngs, an experienced market intelligence specialist.
Youngs, who has more than 30 years’ experience as an industry market analyst, most recently spent 11 years working for Perkins Engines in the United Kingdom.
While at Perkins Engines, he led the development of important forecast tools, including the creation of a Market Model used by Perkins Engines’ global team as a single source for its market analysis and planning efforts.
At PSR, Youngs will assume the new role of Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead. He will be responsible for continuing to develop and adapt PSR’s industry forecast, overseeing the rate of technology adoption of alternative power sources into the future outlook and technology mix.
2022-05-23
Komatsu announced planned investment of US$ 30 million (R$ 158 M) for a second cycle of production capacity expansion of its Suzano Plant in Brazil. According to Komatsu, production capacity will be increased 26%. Komatsu has invested US$ 20 million (R$ 100 M) during the last three years for 32% capacity expansion and improvements in safety and environmental impact.
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PSR Analysis: The expansion meets Komatsu and Brazilian CE market growth during the last three years and the forecast for growth in the coming years. Komatsu has been producing strong business in Construction Equipment and especially in mining equipment in Brazil. Komatsu has been emphasizing high value added products in service and after sales. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director-Business Development, South America, for Power Systems Research
Following two years with the show canceled because of COVID-19, the 2022 edition of the biggest agricultural segment trade show reached US$ 5.5 Billion (R$ 11.2 Billion) in equipment sales, including Agricultural Machines, irrigation equipment and storage equipment. A total of 193,000 people visited the show, including our team of PSR representatives in South America. This year’s sales are 287% over the R$ 3.9 Billion sales posted in 2019.
Source: Info Money Read The ArticlePSR Analysis: The result indicates the continuous growth of the Agricultural Equipment Market and the overall Agricultural Business in Brazil. A record harvest is expected in 2022 with 6.4% increase forecasted over 2021. The forecast for next 10 years is more crops with higher productivity–that means more technology with new machines. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director-Business Development, South America, for Power Systems Research
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