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2020-04-25

RUSSIA REPORT: April 2020

Large Russian Automakers Resume Work After One Week Stop

Many automakers who suspended work March 30 in Russian, as ordered by the government to the reduce spread of the COVID-19 resumed work April 6. The firms including KAMAZ, AutoVAZ, GAZ Group, Mazda Sollers.

Maxim Sakov
Maxim Sakov

However, 98% of office personnel are working remotely. Started working YAMZ, Yaroslavl plant of diesel apparatus and some production lines of Likino bus plant. Procurement production of GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod is also working. Schedule of main production lines will be determined within a week depending on situation on suppliers’ plants.      Read The Article

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2020-06-29

Autotor Plant To Suspend Assembly of BMW Cars

Autotor’s Kaliningrad plant plans to suspend assembly of BMW cars from the middle of June to the beginning of July because of a components shortage. This is told by CEO of the plant Ruslan Sadykov.

Stephen Teichert, head of BMW Russia, claims Autotor production capacity has been reduced by about 70%; however, in July the OEM plans to increase production to pre-COVID-19 level.     Read The Article

PSR Analysis: The Autotor plant in Russia assembles passenger cars kits for BMW, Hyundai and Kia, and trucks for Hyundai, Daewoo, and Ford. Currently, the problems are claimed only for BMW components. The supply chain problems have been caused by COVID-19 lockdowns. PSR

Maxim Sakov Is Market Consultant, Russia, for Power Systems Research

2020-08-23

BMW Production Plant Scheduled for Kaliningrad

Maxim Sakov
Maxim Sakov

The launch of new plant with full production capabilities for BMW SUVs is planned for July 2021. According to Kaliningrad officials, the new plant is one of the most important investment projects in the regional processing industry. Autotor holding makes up a significant part of the regional production.

Officials said the enterprise is one of the largest employers and taxpayers in Kaliningrad region. Construction of the plant building is underway, and machinery installation will be started in January 2021. The first car is expected to be produced in July 2021.

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PowerTALK™ News, November 2020

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If you use construction equipment, or if it’s important for you to know what’s happening in the construction segment in Europe or North and South America, you’ll want to participate in the free one-hour Construction Outlook Webinar produced by Power Systems Research and JCB Power Systems on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at 9:00 am CST. You’ll find the details in the November issue of PowerTALK News.

You’ll also find an analysis by Chris Fisher, senior commercial vehicle analyst at Power Systems Research, of the TRATON-Navistar merger. Other top items in this issue include:

  • NA: New Powerboat Sales Up
  • NA: MC Sales Climb
  • NA: B&S Exits Chapter 11
  • NA: Green Power Acquisition
  • NA: Zero MC Partners With Polaris
  • NA: Harley Launches E-Bike Brand
  • DataPoint: US Excavators
  • Europe: Marine Pleasure Market
  • Brazil: First E-Bus Operation
  • SA: Ford Transit Production
  • SA: Columbia Auto Sales Up
  • Japan: Makita Drops Products
  • Japan: Kawasaki Spins Off MC Business
  • Korea: Hyundai Plans Unmanned Plane
  • Thailand: EV Incentives Offered
  • India: Production Incentives
  • Russia: New Diesel Production
  • Russia: AutoVAZ Posts Sales Gains
  • Russia: KAMAZ Develops E-6 Engine

PowerTALK™ News, December 2020

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The December 2020 issue of PowerTALK™ News features a 2021 outlook forecast on MHV commercial vehicles by Chris Fisher, the senior commercial analyst at Power Systems Research. While 2020 definitely has been a down year, 2021 is looking better, says Chris. Read his report plus Joe Zirnhelt’s report on Q3 2020 NA gen-set activities from the PSR PowerTracker™ report.

  • Power Systems Research Webinar Series
  • North America:
    • Gen-Set Sales Rebound
    • 2021 Looks Better for MHV
    • Powersports Segment Grows
  •  DataPoint: US Trenchers
  • Europe: Magni-Bobcat Agreement
  • South America
    • VW Brazil Expansion Plans
    • Ford Expands in Argentina
    • Brazil Emissions Outlook
  • Japan: Hydrogen Fuel Promoted
  • India
    • Kia Targets Rural Markets
    • Daimler Expands Dealers
  • Russia:
    • Haval Builds Engine Plant
    • Increased Utilization Fees Planned
    • KAMAZ Launches Truck Sharing

PowerTALK™ News, January 2021

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The economic outlook for North America is looking soft in H1 2021, but it is expected to be much stronger in H2 2021, according to the forecast by Power Systems Research in the January 2021 issue of PowerTALK News. The same issue contains a report on global truck production, which shows a jump of 35% in Q42020. Here are other stories in the January issue:

  • Join Power Systems Research Webinar Series
  • Truck Production Report
  • North America:
    • NA Economic Outlook
    • Trucking News: Ask The Expert
  •  DataPoint
    • NA Dumpers/Tenders
  • South America
    • Ford Shuts Down Brazil Auto Plants
    • E-Trucks Tested in Brazil
    • GM Resumes Brazil Investment Program
  • China
    • VW To Build $3 Billion EV Plant
    • Weichai Acquires Stake in Ag Maker
    • CNH and FAW Continue Talks
  • Japan
    • Komatsu To Sell in Europe
  • Korea
    • Hyundai, Apple Eye EV Projects
  • India
    • Auto OEMs Face Semiconductor Shortages
  • Russia
    • Auto Production Increases
    • Hyundai Purchases GM Plant
    • UAZ To Sell in US

2021-03-16

North American Economic Outlook – March 2021

Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD,  Dir. of Prod. Mgt. & Customer Experience, analyzes the North American economic outlook with special emphasis on the Administration’s efforts to control emissions.

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Welcome to the PSR PowerTALK podcast, produced by Power Systems Research.

00:06 Jim Downey:

Good morning and welcome to this podcast by Power Systems Research. Today we’ll be discussing the North American market outlook for.2021. I’m Jim Downey, Vice President of Global Data Products here at Power Systems Research. I’m joined by my colleague, Yosyf Sheremeta, who is the Director of Product Management and Customer Experience.

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2021-03-20

Foton Announces Electric Truck in Brazil

After adding 28 Ford dealers to bring its dealer total in Brazil to 38 dealers, the Chinese giant is preparing to introduce an EV to i its new lineup in H2 2021. It plans to add trucks in the 17 ton – 24 ton range for 2022, the most popular in Brazil. In addition to the EV and Diesel Trucks, Foton will evaluate the potential for a CNG Trucks for launch after the EV, but it has shorter term potential for higher volumes.

Source: O Estado de São Paulo      Read The Article

PSR Analysis: Currently, Foton produces an LCV under a manufacturing agreement with GEFCO and imports Medium Trucks for sale in Brazil. These Trucks should be nationalized by 2025. The new line of Heavy Trucks meets P8 requirements for 2023 and may be nationalized by 2025 as well. So far, the volumes are very small, but we see an important growth forecast exceeding the overall market.     PSR

By Fabio Ferraresi is Director of Business Development-South America, for Power Systems Research

PowerTALK™ News, August 2021

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Taiwan is a one of the world’s leading producers of digital chips for everything from commercial vehicles and autos to Lawn & Garden and other consumer products. Read Erik Martin’s report on Taiwan’s chip production in the August issue of PowerTALK™ News.

Here are more articles in this issue:  

  • Global:
    • 20%+ Growth in Truck Production
    • Bitcoin Energy Consumption
  • DataPoint: U.S. Crawlers
  • Europe: Recovery Stresses Supply Chain
  • South America:
    • Ford Ends Troller Production
    • Toyota Suspends Production
    • Komatsu Invests in Para Facility
  • Japan: Honda Staff Seek Retirement
  • South Korea: Hyundai, LG Chem Build Batteries
  • Southeast Asia: COVID Disrupts Supply Network
  • India: Scrappage Policy Is Launched
  • Russia:
    • Ag Equipment Sales Jump
    • KAMAZ Builds Parts for Aurus Cars
    • Czech Republic Builds Electric SUV

2021-11-03

North America Economic Outlook – November 2021

Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD, Director of Product Management and Customer Experience, takes a look at what’s in store for the industry segments we follow for the rest of 2021 and beyond.

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Welcome to the PSR PowerTALK podcast produced by Power Systems Research.

00:06 Joe Delmont

From Power Systems Research I’m Joe Delmont, editor of PSR PowerTALK.

Today we’ll talk with Yosyf Sheremeta about the economic outlook for North America.

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