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Reports of new product development and emissions are featured in several articles in the August 2023 issue of PowerTALK News. Read about VW’s breakthroughs, a new hydrogen-powered generator, and new regulations covering machine products in Europe.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Alternative Power:
  • VW Reveals Four EV Breakthroughs
  • EVs Report Fewer Greenhouse Gases
  • Methane Is Big Greenhouse Gas Problem
  • Hydrogen Engines Pose Hurdles
• DataPoint: North America Personal Watercraft
• Europe: New Machine Regulations
• Brazil/South America:
  • PSR Sponsors at SAE Mobility Forum
  • Mexico Beats Argentina in Brazil Exports
  • 29% of 2023 Brazil Trucks Have Euro 6 Engines
• Japan: Firms Develop Hydrogen-Powered Generator
• Vietnam: Foxconn To Invest $246 Million in Vietnam
• China: XCMG Group, Toyota Sign Pact
• India: Marluti Suzuki Plans India Market Expansion

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

Worldwide EV battery development continues at a fast pace, US outdoor recreation industry hits $1 trillion, and Honda plans to drop mass production of its Honda “e” . Read about these items and more in the December PowerTALK News from Power Systems Research.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

• High Energy, Cobalt-Free Lithium Ion Battery Developed
• CATL Creates Fast Charging Skateboard
• Record Low EV Battery Prices Reported in 2023
• US Discovers Lithium Bonanza for EV Batteries

NORTH AMERICA: 

• Electrify Where It Makes Sense
• Outdoor Recreation Adds $1.5 Trillion to US Economy in 2022

DATAPOINT: NA Combines
EUROPE: Kobelco Expands European Headquarters
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:

• Argentina Vehicle Production Grows in November
• Brazil Off-Highway Machine Sales Continue To Decline
• VW Trucks and Bus To Restart Two Shifts in January

JAPAN: Honda To Drop Mass-Produced EV “Honda e”
SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai Motor and Apple May Partner
INDIA: Mahindra Plans To Double Tractor Exports

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