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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

New Initiatives Announced at Power Systems Research

New initiatives at Power Systems Research (PSR) are spelled out by Joe Zirnhelt, PSR president and CEO, in the May issue of the company’s monthly PowerTALK report.

Here are more TOP STORIES in PowerTALK, May 2019:

• NA Crane Production Slows
• No Slowdown in NA Economy
• Y-O-Y Global Truck Production Is Flat
• Brazil Agshow Sales Up 6.4%
• China Expands NS6 Emission Regulation
• JCB Lands Record Order
• Honda Readies EV
• SoCar, Tesla Collaborate
• Malaysia Backs National Car Brand
• India Halts e-Bike Sales
• India Tractor Sales Drop
• Russia To Support GAZ Group
• Belaz Tests Driverless Truck
• Hino Truck Builds Plant in Moscow

NA Production of Terminal Tractors Slows

Production of Terminal Tractors in North America this year is expected to hit 6,900 units, up about 2% from 2018. But that increase is off from the 17% YoY gain posted last year over 2017.

Read Carol Turner’s report in he June issue of PowerTALK. You’ll also find Dennis Huibregtse’s comments on the rapid development of hydrogen fuel cells and the increasing activity on the automobile scene in South America. 

Top Stories in the June 2019 issue of PowerTALK include:
• Executive Notes: Fuel Cell Technology
• Brazil Engine Hub Planned
• Garett To Build Cars in Brazil
• Columbia Car Sales Grow
• China Plans Tough Pollution Controls
• CeMat Germany Dropped
• Hyundai-Kia JV Builds EVs in India
• India Car Plants Cut Production
• KAMAZ-Daimler Launch Russia JV
• Ford Eyes Russia Plant Plan
• Japan Mandates Fuel Efficiency
• Doosan Sees 14% Growth
• Myanmar Auto Auction

Severe Weather, Economy Boost Q4 2017 Gen-Set Sales

In this issue of PowerTALK, you’ll find PowerTRACKER North American gen-set survey report as well as news and analysis about these Top Stories:

• PSR Marine Database Expanded
• Data Point: A new feature
• 2018 Moscow Boat Show Report
• India Shifts EV Program
• Hyundai May Build Engine Plant in Russia
• Ford Delivers First Bi-fuel Focus Cars in Russia
• Some Thoughts as China Drops Term Limits.
• VW Picks China’s CATL as Battery Source

AI Techniques Advance Quickly

In this issue of PowerTALK, John Krzesicki, PSR Business Development Manager, reports on 2018 Annual Automotive Industry Outlook Conference.

Global Truck Production Declines 6.1%

The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 114 to 107, or 6.1%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, from Q4 2017. The year-over-year (Q1 2017 to Q1 2018) loss for the PSR-TPI was one point (108 to 107), or .93%.

The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan &

Here are several other Top Stories in this issue:

• Global Economies Power Ahead
• Truck Production Index (TPI) Declines
• DataPoint: 2018 TLB Production
• Hydrogen Fuel Cell Primer
• Florida Law Boosts Gen-Set Sales
• European Business Climate Improves
• Korea GM Faces Bankruptcy
• US-China Trade War Heats Up
• China Welcomes Tesla
• Russia Truck Market Grows

In this issue of PowerTALK News we introduce a new feature, Alternative Power Report, written by Guy Youngs. The monthly feature will include news and analysis about EV and power sources such as batteries and fuel cells. Also in this issue are articles about Daimler’s new strategy regarding its Western Star Brand, and update on Personal Watercraft, and the implementation of China IV emissions regulations starting Dec. 1, 2022.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Alternative Power
  • BMW keen on hydrogen fuel-cell EVs
  • Australian solar park could generate hydrogen for less than $2/kg
  • Tesla deploys lounges at Supercharger stations
  • BorgWarner buying EV charging company to boost growth
• North America:
  • Daimler Beefs Up Western Star Brand
  • Personal Watercraft Production Grows
• DataPoint: NA Tillers
• Europe: Report:
  • 100,000^th lithium-Ion Forklift for Jungheinrich
  • MAN Launches New Generation Engine
• Brazil/South America:
  • Brazil Implement Registrations Remain Strong
  • Volvo Plans EV Bus for Brazil in 2023
  • Mercedes To Deliver 1000 EV Bus by 2023 to São Paulo
  • Marcopolo To Deliver 30 EV Buses in 2022
• China: China IV Emissions Regulation Set for December
• Japan: Hino Motors’ Engine Fraud Covers 560,000 vehicles
• South Korea: Hyundai Doosan Infracore Plans Hydrogen Engine
• India: CV Industry Is Moving in Top Gear

PSR

Global Truck Production Picked Up in Q2 2019 

Global truck production picked up in Q2 2019, according to the proprietary Truck Production Index (TPI) produced by Power Systems Research. YoY numbers were flat, however. The report is contained in the July issue of PowerTALK, the monthly newsletter produced  by Power Systems Research. 

Other top stories in this issue of PowerTALK include:

• Data Point: US Combine Production
• Brazil Auto Parts Sales Increase
• Global Economic Growth Cycle Slows
• Brazil Plans Energy Cost Reductions
• Toyota Sets China Battery Partnership
• China Auto Sales Decline Sharply
• Daimler-BAIC Partnership Strengthened
• Kawasaki Plans Hydrogen Liquefaction Expansion
• India Used Car Sales Climb
• Russia Dropping Electric Car Plans for NG
• Auto OEMs Get Russia Support

Zirnhelt Named President and CEO at Power Systems Research

Significant activities at Power Systems Research (PSR) lead the news report in the April issue of the PowerTALK report.

First, Joe Zirnhelt has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. He had been serving as Chief Operating Officer. Zirnhelt replaces Dennis Huibregtse as CEO.

Top Stories in April 2019 PowerTALK

• Data Point: Ag Tractors
• PSR Management Transition
• PSR-IHS Markit Form Partnership
• Global Economic Report
• Ford Brazilian Operations
• Brazilian M/C Sales Climb
• Brazilian Ag Credit Limits
• China Rolls Out Fuel Cell Bus
• Electrification Hot at Bauma 2019
• Toyota Pushes Electrification
• Hyundai Invests US$39 Billion
• Ride Share Via Expands
• India Honda Cuts M/C Production
• VW To Double Russian Production