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Strong Economy Indicates Another Year of Solid Growth

Second of Two Parts
SUMMARY. During Q2 2018, the economy remained stable and economic conditions in the region still are favorable, most industries are doing well, and the short-term outlook remains positive to flat for most market segments. We expect such strong conditions to last at least another 12 months. At the same time, there will be some minor differences among
market segments, especially those that are consumer oriented.

Top stories in this issue of PowerTALK

• NA Tiller Growth
• Battery Show Notes
• NA Economy Forecast
• Brazil Eyes EV, New Trucks
• China Replaces Diesel Buses
• EU M/C Market Recovers
• EU Priority: Stimulate Investment
• Hydrogen Conversion Package
• Korea Cuts Auto Tax
• Harley Targets Asia
• India Promotes EVs
• Tractor Plant Takeover
• Moscow Oks Driverless Vehicles

Global Truck Production Climbs 8.6%

Global truck production climbed 8.6% climbed for the 12 month period ended Dec. 31, 2017, according to Power Systems Research (PSR). The outlook for global truck production in class 4-8 looks very promising for 2018, as the strong growth pattern established in 2017 continues.

Other Top Stories in this issue of PowerTALK include:

• Report from SAA Conference
• Transportation News from CES
• Global/North America Forecast
• India CV Outlook
• Chinese Truck OEMs Fined

Purchasing “Outside-the-Box” by Polaris

Polaris Industries, the $5.4 billion maker of snowmobiles, off-road vehicles and motorcycles, says it has agreed to acquire Boat Holdings, a boat manufacturer owned by the Vogel family, management and Balmoral Funds, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $805 million.

Read about Show Reports in Europe and South America in the May issue of PowerTALK Report. In this issue, you’ll also find a global forecast for inboard marine engines, Kia’s plans for tailored EVs and Weichai’s plans to join forces with BYD to jointly produce batteries.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Alternative Power:
  • Caterpillar and NMG Join Forces
  • Volkswagen Plans Its Largest Battery Factory In Canada
  • Cummins To Invest $1 Billion in Hydrogen Network
  • Japan’s Love of Hydrogen Power Could Lead To Failure
• Global: Marine Inboard Market Forecast: US$4.45B
• North America: EPA Releases Phase Three GHG Standards
• DataPoint: North American Lawn Mowers
• Brazil/South America:
  • Show Report: Agrishow 2023
  • Show Report: Automec Special
• Europe: Show Report: Hannover Messe 2023
• Japan: Hitachi Plans Remote Excavator
• South Korea: Kia Plans Customer Specific EVs
• Thailand:  China To Build EV Plant in Thailand
• China: Weichai, BYD To Jointly Produce Batteries
• India: Rural Areas Play Vital Role in EV Adoption

Electrification: What’s The Future for Off-Highway?

Construction equipment OEMs are evaluating various electrification options, including hybrid configurations where electric auxiliary drives are being adapted to replace traditional mechanical systems, including hydraulics, in some cases. But relatively few pure battery-electric machine designs have appeared, at this point, writes Dennis Huibregtse, CEO of Power Systems Research.

Top Stories in this issue of PowerTALK:

• Data Point: NA Combines: 7600
• Electrification Goes Off-Road
• NA Economic Forecast
• Automated Mining Trucks
• Weichai Shows 6b Diesel
• VW Group Performs
• Piaggio Banks on Alternative Fuels
• Russia Plans China JV

What Is the Real Cost of Diesel?

Dennis Huibregtse, CEO of Power Systems Research, examines the trade-offs faced by fleet managers as they consider switching from diesel to alternative fuels.

As fleets evaluate powertrain alternatives in their search for potential
operating cost reductions and improvements in efficiency, it quickly becomes apparent that not all attributes of the current range of alternatives are perceived favorably or equally.

Top Stories in this issue of PowerTALK

• A Grader Production
• Effect of Trade Wars?
• Report: Cannes Yachting Show
• Mercedes Expands Exports from Brazil
• Major Consolidation at Weichai Power, CNHTC
• Impact of Axle Norms on Trucks in India
• Mahindra Pickup To Be Assembled in Russia

IN THIS ISSUE. The May issue of PowerTALK^TM News reports that gen-set sales in North America declined in Q1 2021 down 7.4% from Q4 2020 levels, according to the Power Systems Research PowerTracker^TM dealer and distributor survey of 200 respondents. This decrease follows three consecutive quarters in 2020 where dealers reported overall sales increases of 4.5% in Q2 2020 followed by 11.9% in Q3 2020 and 6.3% in Q4 2020.

Although sales were down 7.4% in Q1 2021, the results were unique in that there was a different story depending on the fuel and power range being considered.

Here are more items in the May 2021issue of PowerTALK™News:

• Power Systems Research Offers Truck Data
• Listen To New PSR PowerTALK Podcasts
• PSR MHV Database Segment Upgraded
• North America
  • Expect Component Shortages
  • Powersports Recreation Equipment Update
• DataPoint: North American Scooters
• Europe
  • EV Buses Under Pressure
  • Continental Sells To VW
• South America
  • Muller Launches Off-Highway Truck
  • VWCO Exports Grow 130%
  • GE Announces LCV To Be Built in Brazil
• Taiwan: Draught Hits Many Areas
• Japan:
  • Ship Fuel Efficiency Plan Announced
  • Komatsu Shows Fully Electric Excavator
• South Korea: Doosan Recycles Plastic
• Vietnam: Vinfast Takes Orders for EVs
• India: Mahindra To Set Up Farm Equipment Plant
• Russia
  • Russia Ag Machinery Exports Double
  • GAZ Increases LCV Production