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PSR Experimental Vehicle Grabs Fifth Place in Shell’s International Competition
The PSR-sponsored experimental vehicle designed, produced and raced by a team of high school students from suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, finished as the top school from the US, and won fifth place overall, during international competition in London recently.
Also in this issue is a report on global truck production. The PSR Q2 2018 Truck Production Index climbed 12.4%.
Here are the Top Stories in this issue of PowerTALK
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:
Ceres Power, a world-leading, low cost solid oxide fuel cell company, and Weichai Power, one of the leading automobile and equipment manufacturing companies in China, have completed their long-term strategic collaboration announced last May. This includes a Joint Venture agreement with the commitment to create a fuel cell manufacturing JV in China, a license agreement to transfer key technology to the JV and a new £9 million joint development agreement. It also triggers a further £28m equity injection into Ceres Power.
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.
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.
Readers of PowerTALK aren’t looking for autonomous vehicles to hit the roads soon, if our survey published last month is any indication.
In the April issue of PowerTALK, we asked readers, “When do you think a fully autonomous vehicle will be available in the market place?” Only 22.22% of respondents said it would happen within five years. More, 33.33%, said it would happen in the period of six to 10 years.
Other Top Stories in this issue of PowerTALK include
SOUTHEAST ASIA REPORT: VIETNAM, THAILAND, MALAYSIA
Akihiro Komuro
At the end of September, an auto parts manufacturer operating a plant near the southern Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Minh is struggling with a sharp drop in orders. The parts produced at this plant are delivered to Toyota group companies.
On Sept. 10, Toyota revised downward its production plan for the same month and October, adding about 70,000 units to the originally planned production cut of about 360,000 units in September, and cutting production by about 330,000 units in October.
The company also announced that it would revise its full-year production plan from 9.3 million units to 9 million units. Parts suppliers in Vietnam were affected by this. It was around the same time that Toyota announced its production cutbacks that the manufacturer mentioned above was told by its business partner that it wanted to significantly reduce orders for October.
Natasa Mulahalilovic is PSR MarineLink Product Manager
Emiliano Marzoli is Senior Business Development Manager – Europe
Dalibor Sablic is Senior Business Development Manager – Europe
SUMMARY: The general mood at Boot 2020 this year was very positive. Most builders said they had a very successful nautical 2018/2019 year, and most said they are looking forward to a good year in 2020. The show drew 240,000 visitors who had an opportunity to meet 1,900 exhibitors from 71 countries.
The Sailing boats segment is coming back on track, motorboats of all sizes are doing well, the super yachts segment remains strong, and inflatable boats and tenders have gained in popularity. The optimistic view for 2020 is based on good year-end results, continuous investments in new technologies, materials, equipment, design and exciting new boat concepts.
Natasa Mulahalilovic
Modern designs, completely new looks, use of light and solid material, work on multi-functionality and openness of the boats is visible everywhere and in all segments. Boats are open more than ever, providing more space and light, and bringing riders closer to the water.
The environmental awareness is growing, and a new generation of boaters is looking for cleaner solutions, not just comfort. That’s why the sailing segment is gaining ground, electric boats are appealing to the general curiosity, and small and medium motorboats are more attractive than in last 10 years when the trend was towards bigger motor yachts and super yachts.
17 Halls of Boats, Boats and More Boats
Duesseldorf, Germany–The Power Systems Research (PSR) team spent several days exploring the 17 halls at this year’s Boot 2020 Show, reviewing products and talking with pleasure boat builders, traders and other industry professionals about the latest achievements, innovations and trends.
The 51st edition of Boot 2020, Europe’s largest boat show, wrapped up January 26, after drawing attendance of 240,000 for the nine-day event. People came mainly from Europe, but they came from all over the world, as well.
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