Alternative Power Report, September 2022
The September 2022 issue of the Alternative Power Report from PSR discusses Cummins new energy storage system, battery electric forecasts and EV shipping applications. PSR
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FENATRAN 2022
The 23rd edition of FENATRAN, the International Road Cargo Transport Trade Show, brought together more than 500 brands in the exhibition pavilion of São Paulo Expo, Nov. 7-11, and generated total revenue of about USD 2 billion, more than USD 200 million than the last edition of FENATRAN, held in 2019. Power Systems Research representatives were at the show. Read there reports. PSR
PowerTALK™, February 2023
In This Issue
Read in the February 2023 issue of PowerTALK News about the 240 ton EV mining truck than can charge in 30 minutes. At the same time, Volvo unveils an electric mixer truck and Japanese OEMs push to develop battery production in North America.
- Alternative Power
- • 240 Ton Electric Mining Truck Charges in 30 Minutes
- • Study Shows Plug-in Hybrids Dirtier Than We Thought
- • From Diesel to DC
- • Volvo Unveils Electric Concrete Mixer Truck
- Global: MC Market Grows 5.48%
- N. America: Charging Infrastructure Blocks Adoption for BEV’s
- DataPoint: Dumpers/Tenders
- Brazil/S. America:
- • Hitech Electric To Produce 100% EV LCVs
- • Hyundai Keeps Gamma Engine in Units for Colombia
- • Legislation for AG Tractors Cabin in Brazil Has Changes
- • January Truck Production in Brazil drops 72%
- Europe: Deutz, Daimler Align
- China: Adoption of New Energy Commercial Vehicles Pushed
- Japan: OEMs Seek Battery Production Channel in NA
- South Korea: Hyundai To Start Operations at Plant in Vietnam
- SE Asia: Kubota Seeks Manpower
- India: Budget Focuses on Capex
WEG Building Plant for EV Batteries in Brazil
Brazilian WEG has announced plans for a new 6,000 m2 plant in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, to produce battery packs for EVs. With the investment, the annual capacity will be 1 GWh in battery packs. WEG plans a highly automated plant, with 140 direct employees; WEG’s timeline calls for completion of the plant in 1H 2024.
Source: Automotive Business Read The Article
PSR Analysis: WEG aims to supply EV production for OEMs located in Brazil. With strong background in drives and industrial electrical components, WEG could be a natural selection for many OEMs in Brazil. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director of Business Development-South America for Power Systems Research
20-Year Changes in Top Construction OEM Hierarchy
A new animated chart shows the dramatic changes in the evolving hierarchy of the biggest construction equipment manufacturers over 20 years. The chart draws on data from International Construction’s Yellow Table, which tracks the top 50 construction OEMs across the world. The data stretches back to 2003, and up until the latest version in 2022.
Source: International Construction: Read The Article
PSR Analysis: This animated chart is especially interesting in that it allows you to track the growth of up to half a dozen big Chinese OEMs who have grown among the top companies. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
Compact Track Loaders Eat into US Skid Steer Market
The past decade has seen compact track loaders (CTLs) eat into the market share held by skid steer loaders in the US, before overtaking sales of their wheeled counterparts completely. In 2012, there were 36,125 skid steer loaders sold in North America, compared to 21,500 sales of compact track loaders. By 2022, that number had jumped to 93,000 compact track loader sales, compared to 30,000 skid steer sales.
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Alternative Power Report, May 2023
The May issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research contains several articles that discuss plans for production of alternative power sources. These include articles on VW’s plans to build its largest battery factory in Canada, Cummins decision to invest $1 billion in a hydrogen fuel network plus a report Caterpillar and NMG joining forces.
PowerTALK™, July 2023
Production is the key word in PowerTALK articles for July. Read about new techniques for battery production, supply chain problems in Japan, production cutbacks in China and new facilities in South America.
IN THIS ISSUE
- Alternative Power:
- What Is Future of Alternative Power?
- BYD Sets JV for EV Batteries
- Offshore Hydrogen 10X Cost of LNG
- VW Plans Dry Battery
- Global:
- Q2 2023 Economy Positive
- Outdoor Power Equipment Shifts To Electric
- DataPoint: North America Mixers
- Europe:
- Show Report: Electric Hybrid Marine
- Ammonia Powered Fuel Cell
- Brazil/South America:
- Alternative Power MHVs Decline
- First VW Truck Built in Argentina
- BYD Expands Brazil Production
- Scania Truck Has 900km Range
- Japan: Semiconductor Shortage Hurts Honda
- South Korea: Hyundai Cuts China Production
- China: New VI-B Emissions
- India: OEMs Target Premium MC Segment
Alternative Power Report, July 2023
This month author Guy Youngs discusses several reports on new techniques in battery production, hydrogen power and several types of alternative powers.
EV Gas Emissions Evaluated
Argonne National Laboratory’s cradle-to-grave analysis considers everything from raw material extraction to vehicle scrappage to provide a holistic view of the sustainability of different vehicle and fuel technologies.
The analysis showed that EVs (which have no tailpipe emissions) also have fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional gasoline or hybrid electric vehicles when the entire life cycle is considered.
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