PowerTALK™, November 2023

EV activity continues to increase across the globe as reported in the November issue of PowerTALK News. This issue features EV reports from China, Japan, North America, Brazil, South Korea and Thailand.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

  • China Discovers Unique Battery Material
  • Toyota Joins Race To Mass Produce Solid-State Batteries
  • Could Toyota’s Ammonia Engine Bring the End of EVs?
  • White Hydrogen Could Reduce Decarbonization

GLOBAL: Outboard Marine Engine Market Hits $5.5 Billion
NORTH AMERICA: Transitioning from ICE Buses to Zero-Emission Engines
DATAPOINT: NA Graders      
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:

  • XCMG To Invest US$ 55 Million in Brazil Electric Truck Plant
  • Vehicle Production in Brazil Stagnates
  • Brazilian Marcopolo Approves its Fuel Cell Bus in Europe
  • VW Announces Pickup Truck To Fight with Fiat Toro

JAPAN: Kubota and Sumitomo Plan Mutual Supply of Equipment
SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai Sells EVs To Oil-Producing Countries
THAILAND:
  China Auto Manufacturer To Invest in Thai EV Motorbike Plant
CHINA: Weichai-BYD JV Begins 56 Billion Yuan, 50GWh Battery Project
INDIA: Construction Equipment Sector Poised for Substantial Growth

PowerTALK™, January 2024

BYD, the Chinese auto manufacturer, is making expansion moves in Brazil, Deutz plans to sell electric marine motor manufacturer Torqeedo to Yamaha and GM and Komatsu are developing hydrogen fuel cells for mining trucks. Read these articles and more in the January issue of PowerTALK News.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

  • GM, Komatsu Plan Hydrogen Fuel Cells for EV Mining Truc
  • · Drivers of Heavy, Dirty Cars Pay Stiff Penalty Tax in Franc
  • · Survey: EV Range Anxiety Slips in Importance
  • · Cathode Material for Cheaper, More Sustainable EVs Developed

NORTH AMERICA: Consumers, Professionals Boost Lawn & Garden Spending
EUROPE:

  • · Electric Hydro Foiling Popular in Maritime Industry
  • · Deutz AG To Sell Torqeedo Shares To Yamaha

DATAPOINT: NA Dumpers/Tenders
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:

  • · BYD Seeks To Acquire Lithium Mining Operation in Brazil
  • · BYD Plans Supply Chain Verticalization in Brazil

JAPAN: 2023 Domestic MC Shipments Increase 4%
SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai Motor Sells Chongqing Plant in China
THAILAND: Lithium Deposit World’s Third Largest
CHINA: Recharging Slows Penetration of New Energy HD Trucks
INDIA: Ford’s Potential Return to India