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2021-03-19

100% Green Hydrogen Powered Ferry Planned by 2027

Natasa Mulahalilovic
Natasa Mulahalilovic

The European Union’s private and public sectors are working hard on developing projects that could accelerate the transition from the fossil fuel powered to the zero-emission shipping.

One of the leading joint efforts is the project created by Danish ferry operator DFDS, Swiss-Sweden giant ABB, Danish fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems Europe, the global leader in zero-emission e-mobility Hexagon Purus, wind power generator Orsted, Lloyds Register and Danish Ship Finance. 

The project is designed to build a 100% green hydrogen powered ferry by 2027.

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PowerTALK™ News, April 2021

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The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI ) dropped 42.5% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, declining from 186 to 107, from Q4 2020. The year-over-year (Q1 2020 to Q1 2021) improvement for the PSR-TPI was 15%, in which it climbed from 93 to 107.

While the decline in commercial vehicle demand in China will lower global vehicle demand this year, improved demand is expected in all other regions, according to the April issue of PowerTALK™ News. The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets.

Here are more articles in this issue of PowerTALK™ News:

  • Power Systems Research Offers Truck Data
  • Listen To New PSR PowerTALK Podcasts
  • Global Truck Production Drops in Q1 2021 (PSR-TPI)
  • North America
    • Q1 2021 Economic Outlook
    • Powersports EV Update
  • DataPoint: Skid Steer Loaders
  • Europe: MAN Marine Engines Certified
  • South America
    • MWM Launches NG Engines
    • Argentina Forces Full Capacity
    • CE 20% Growth Seen in 2021
  • Japan: OEMs Agree on Battery Specs
  • South Korea: Hyundai Seals Doosan Deal
  • Malaysia: China-Led Proton Revitalized
  • India: Scrappage Policy Announced
  • Russia:
    • KAMAZ Profit Exceeds US$20 Million
    • GAZ Sells Trucks in Australia
    • Uralmash Sets India Deal
    • Rosatom Eyes Battery Production for Cars

2021-05-24

GAZ Increased LCV Production by 19% in Q1 2021

Maxim Sakov
Maxim Sakov

The GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod has made 11,300 LCVs in Q1 2021, according to the Trade Ministry of Russia. That’s 18.7% higher than the same period of last year. HD truck production by the GAZ Group increased by 29% in Q1 2021, from 1,700 to 2,200 units.

In total, according to the Russian Statistic bureau “Rosstat”, production growth of Russian on-highway vehicles increased by 13.7%. OEMs have made 402,800 units. LCV output has grown by 37.7%, trucks by 27.1%, and passenger cars by 12.1%.

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PSR Analysis: Statistics show that now we are seeing the realization of pent-up demand, which is especially active for commercial vehicles. For passenger cars, this process is also visible (four times sales growth during April), but already it is coming to an end, and after few months we can expect to see negative figures in this segment.    PSR

Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant-Russia Operations for Power Systems Research

2022-01-22

KAMAZ Launches 720 hp Engine

RUSSIA REPORT

PowerTALK, January 2022

Maxim Sakov
Maxim Sakov

KAMAZ said it is installing new 6-cylinder engines working on methane gas and having 720 HP on its trucks. Switching to NG fuel is one of the main trends of the Russian automotive giant. It builds Inline 6 and V8 engines

Inline 6 cylinders engine will be made in several versions but the 720 hp will be available in the top model only. For the economy segment, the OEM will offer a 450 hp engine;  the price of this model will be significantly cheaper.     Read The Article

PSR Analysis: A few years ago, KAMAZ started developing new 6-cylinder inline engines in co-operation with Liebherr. The R&D now is program successfully expanding into a new stage, developing a new range of HHP NG-powered engines.    PSR

Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant – Russia Operations, for Power Systems Research

PowerTALK™, October 2022

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IN THIS ISSUE

Lorena Violante is the Senior Market Research Consultant for Power Systems Research. This month she interviewed Miguel Elizalde Lizárraga, the executive president of ANPACT (the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Producers). She also provides a report on ExporTransporte 2022, the largest truck bus show in Latin America.

Also in this issue read these articles:

  • Alternative Power
    • Ideanomics Tests Quick Power 500 kW Charger
    • Hydrogen Combustion Engines Possible
    • Super-Fast Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Battery
    • Miniature Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powers RC Truck
  • DataPoint: NA Skid Steer
  • Brazil/South America:
    • Record Sales of Agricultural Machines in Brazil
    • Scania, VW and Volvo Show Euro VI Lineup
    • GM Opens Third Shift Engine Production Plant
  • Show Report: Expotransporte 2022
  • China: Mercedes Produces Initial Heavy Trucks
  • Japan: Agri Week 2022 Report
  • South Korea: Hyundai and KT Invest in Autonomous Driving
  • Vietnam: Urban Railroads Delayed
  • India: Toyota Launches First Flex Fuel Hybrid

PowerTALK™, January 2023

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Manufacturers are increasing their efforts to develop hydrogen as a power source for vehicles and stationary power equipment at the same time that they continue to develop batteries that are lighter and that can be charged faster.

In This Issue
  • Alternative Power
    • • Are Hydrogen Engines in the Future?
    • • Growth of Hydrogen Internal Combustion engines (H-ICE)
    • • JCB Reaches Hydrogen Milestone
    • • Hyster Begins Pilot of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Container Handler
  • North America: U.S. Economy Faces Problems
  • DataPoint: NA Combines
  • Brazil/South America
    • • Brazil Pushes Truck Renewal Program
    • • First Synthetic Fuel Neutral CO2 Started
    • • FPT Developing Ethanol or Biomethane Engine
  • Europe: Cost Increases Cause Losses at HanseYacht
  • China: CNH To Halt Sales of Construction Machinery
  • Japan: METI Sets 2030 Goal for EV Trucks
  • South Korea: Hyundai Plans $14.7 Billion for Software
  • Southeast Asia: EV Purchase Subsidies Planned
  • India: Bets Placed on Green Hydrogen

2023-02-17

Union Budget 2023 Focuses on Capex

INDIA REPORT
Aditya Kondejkar

As part of its 2023 Budget, the government has reiterated its focus on capital expenditures, the vehicle scrappage policy, and a reduction in customs duty for electric vehicle components that is designed to stimulate new vehicle sales. A reduction in customs duties and a plan to replace older, polluting vehicles will boost the adoption of green mobility.

“The increase in capex on infrastructure and the emphasis on green growth will help the mobility sector,” said Sudarshan Venu, MD, TVS Motor Company. “This budget gives something to everyone, from rural India and start-up India, to middle-class India and digital India. It is about inclusive growth and building on the recovery we are seeing after the pandemic. It strikes a fine balance between growth and fiscal prudence.”

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2023-02-20

China To Push Adoption of New Energy CVs

CHINA REPORT
Jack Hao
Jack Hao

Pilot cities must embrace EVs in official vehicles, public transport, taxis, sanitation, postal express, urban logistics, airport vehicles, aiming to achieve 80% NEV proportion by 2025. A balanced and efficient charging infrastructure must be established, with public charging piles proportional to NEV promotion, and 10% charging facilities in expressway service areas.

Innovation in tech, green energy supply, and new information/communication networks must be applied to efficiently integrate NEVs with power grids and other fields. Innovations such as intelligent charging, high-power charging, rapid power change have been expanded, and vehicle-network integration verified.

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DATAPOINT: NA Dumpers/Tenders, 2023 Production

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1,790 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Dumpers/Tenders to be produced in North America (United States and Canada) in 2023.

A Dumper/Tender is a vehicle designed for carrying bulk material, often on building sites. Dumpers are distinguished from dump trucks by configuration: a dumper is usually an open 4-wheeled vehicle with the load skip in front of the driver, while a dump truck has its cab in front of the load.

This information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.

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2023-05-21

Cummins To Invest $1 Billion in US Hydrogen Fuel Network

Cummins has announced that in addition to the recent investments it has made in its Fridley, Minn., plant, it will also invest more than $1 billion across its US engine manufacturing network in an effort to support the transition into hydrogen fuel.

The investments are being made in Indiana, North Carolina and New York. The $1 billion is intended to provide an upgrade of facilities supporting the first “fuel-agnostic” engine platforms in the industry. The fuel-agnostic concept refers specifically engines that can use different types of fuel, especially a variety of low-carbon and zero-carbon fuels.

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