North America

  • 2024 NA Crane Production

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    1,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Cranes expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

    Pedestal Cranes. This equipment is used on projects that are stationary or where mobility needs are small; they offer the perfect combination of powerful performance, durability and cost effectiveness.

    Self-Propelled Cranes This is a mobile crane which is a self-propelled vehicle, one that is designed for lifting objects using a boom with lifting gear. It only carries loads that are necessary for its own propulsion or equipment.

    This product 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. PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research

  • 2024 Light Plant Production

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    19,200 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Light Plants expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

    A Light Plant, also known as a Light Tower, is a piece of mobile equipment which has one or more high-intensity lamps mounted on a mast. The mast is attached to a trailer, with a generator to power the lamps. The generator is powered by a diesel engine. Light plants mostly are used for construction and mining projects.

    This product 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. PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • Global Snowmobile Market Forecast for $2.42 Billion

    Michael Aistrup

    The Global Snowmobile Market size was valued at $1.62 billion in 2023, according to Power System Research, and is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.1% between 2023 and 2031 with a projected market value of $2.42 billion in 2032. 

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    North America Is Major Snowmobile Market

    According to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), 82% of snowmobile sales are in North America.

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  • 2024 Personal Watercraft Production

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    100,400 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Personal Watercraft (PWC) expected to be produced in North America in 2024. In this category, we include jet drive boats and jet drive pontoons as well as personal watercraft.

    Jet Drive Boats are boats propelled by a jet of water ejected from the back of the craft; they have no propeller and can maneuver in shallow water. PWCs are also driven by jet water and come in several styles: Stand-Ups or Sit-Downs. They are often referred to as jet skis. Sit Downs are designed for one, two or three persons in a sitting position, one in front of the other. PWC Stand-Ups are designed for one rider standing or kneeling on the watercraft.

    This product 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. PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • 2024 Motorcycle Production

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    392,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of on-highway Motorcycles expected to be produced in North America (US and Mexico) in 2024.

    On-Road Motorcycles or Street Bikes are motorized two-wheeled vehicles that are street legal for sport and leisure activities. They include features such as headlights, brake lights and turn signals.

    This product 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.      

    This product 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. PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • Canada Considers Tariffs on Chinese EVs Similar To US and EU Moves

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    Guy Youngs
    Guy Youngs

    The Canadian government is preparing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to align with the US and European Union, which have already proposed heavy duties to deter “unfair” competition imported from overseas

    The country holds strong ties with the US and EU and looks to align with its trade partners in solidarity while blocking a potential loophole China could use to enter North America.

    Source: Electrek: Read The Article

    PSR Analysis:  Canada is still in the early stages…

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  • Frasle Mobility To Buy Mexican Kuo’s Dacomsa for $389 Million

    Fabio Ferraresi
    Fabio Ferraresi

    Brazilian auto parts producer Frasle Mobility said (July 8, 2024) it has agreed to buy Mexican auto spare parts distributor Dacomsa from Mexico’s Grupo Kuo S.A.B de C.V. for 2.1 billion reais ($389.5 million).

    With the deal, Frasle Mobility, formerly known as Fras-le, said it would also acquire the Dacomsa-owned Kuo Motor and Fritec firms, as well as some tangible and intangibles assets related to those companies, according to a securities filing.

    Frasle Mobility also expects to earn some 300 million reais with synergies to be generated from the deal – as measured by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) – in a five-year period, a presentation by the firm showed.

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  • Chinese Joint Venture Begins Mississippi Battery Plant

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    Jack Hao
    Jack Hao

    ACT Company (AMPLIFY CELL TECHNOLOGIES LLC ), a Chinese a joint venture company, has broken ground for a battery production plant in Mississippi.

    ACT Company was established by EVE Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary EVE Energy US, Cummins, Daimler Trucks, and Paccar. The joint venture will produce prismatic lithium iron phosphate batteries, mainly for designated North American commercial vehicle applications. It will have an annual production capacity of about 21GWh and will provide more than 2,000 local jobs.

    The project is expected to start shipping in 2026, and the three foreign enterprises and their affiliates will become the main customers, purchasing most of the products from the factory.

    ACT Company is the first project of EVE Energy’s CLS model, aiming to enhance the flexibility and competitiveness in the global cooperation process, and to work with more partners to jointly promote sustainable development. The successful beginning of this project marks the entry of EVE Energy into a new stage of global development.

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