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INDIA REPORT, March 2020
Coronavirus Reduces India Auto Components
This article first appeared in the March 2020 issue of PowerTALK™ News
China is one of the leading suppliers of auto components to India, and this supply chain was significantly interrupted in Q1 2020 by the caronavirus. In 2018-19, components worth an estimated US$4.5 billion (out of a total of approximately $17 billion) were exported from China to India. Most of this trade is in electronic components, EGR modules, fuel injection pumps, turbochargers, meter sets, LEDs, magnets, airbag components, and steering system components.
Since the discovery of the Coronavirus in December 2019, this supply chain has been affected. The covid-19 pandemic has started taking a toll on components supply and automotive production in India. The situation is further amplified, as China has terminated all sea routes to other parts of the world.
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SOUTH KOREA REPORT, March 2020
Three South Korean EV Battery Manufacturers Grab Share
This article appeared in the March 2020 issue of PowerTALK™ News
Based on the capacity of EV-equipped batteries sold in January 2020, the three largest Korean battery companies (LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation) have a combined share of 30.8%, exceeding 30% for the first time. In the ranking of total power consumption of EV batteries, China’s CATL is in the top place for the third consecutive year, LG Chem is in third place, Samsung SDI is in fifth place, and SK Innovation is in tenth place. For the first time, SK Innovation has joined the Top 10.
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CHINA REPORT, March 2020
This article appeared in the March 2020 issue of PowerTALK News
Beijing Municipal Passes Emission Off-Road Regulation
The Beijing Municipal government officially published an emission regulation paper March 9, 2020. The regulation is effective May 1, 2020.
Source: Beijing Municipal Government Read The Article
PSR Analysis: Coronavirus has changed many things in China, but it is not going to delay the implementation or reduce the determination of the Beijing local government…
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2020 NA Utility Vehicle Production: 436,700
This article first appeared in the March 2020 issue of PowerTALK™ News
This is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Utility Vehicles to be produced in North America (Canada, Mexico and the United States) in 2020.
DataPoint 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.
Market Share: With combined plant totals of 32%, Polaris leads in production of utility vehicles in North America. Polaris has plants in Mexico and the US. In second position is Honda with 13%, followed by Deere with 12%.
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Mercedes-Benz Focuses on Autonomous Driving Trucks
Daimler has realigned the focus of Mercedes-Benz on autonomous driving. Instead of self-driving cars, trucks are now at the top of its priority list.
Dalibor Sablic The German car maker initially planned to concentrate on autonomous cars, explained Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius in a conversation with journalists at the canceled Geneva Motor Show. The group believes that self-driving trucks are initially the more attractive area, says the Daimler boss, according to the news platform news.com.au.
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A new Era in EU Industrial Strategy
This article appeared in the March issue of PowerTALK News.
The European Commission has released a document showing how they are going to support the European Industry in the challenging transformation required in the coming years.
Emiliano Marzoli The strategy is made up of three pillars designed to give European companies the opportunity to grow and strengthen their position in the global market. The pillars focus on global competitiveness, “green” development, and development of digital infrastructures.
The green and digital transformations are critical to develop new skills and capabilities to retain Europe as an innovation leader.
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Day 3, CONEXPO
Toro e-Dingo is a battery utility loader released two weeks ago and scheduled to ship in late April. Toro plans to develop remote controlled and/or programmable machines in the future. -
Day 2, CONEXPO
This electric sweeper runs 10 hours on a charge and takes eight hours to recharge. -
Day 1, CONEXPO 2020
Electrification is a hot topic at CONEXPO 2020
100% Electric Forklift concept vehicle by Gehl powered by 12 lithium ion batteries.
Volvo goes electric at CONEXPO 2020 -
Moscow Boat Show 2020 Much Different than Previous Years
MOSCOW–The Moscow Boat Show conducted here March 5-9 in the Crocus City Expo center occupied two exhibition halls with total square of 19,000 sq.m., but it was much different in several ways than previous shows.
Maxim Sakov The number of boats shown was 30% less than during last year’s event. And the organizers of the show left a lot of empty space even in the dedicated halls. This looked strange because often there were only narrow passages between boats.
Surprisingly, more than 50% of the boats at the fair were produced domestically. Jeanneau, Beneteau and some other brands were also here, brought by a local dealer, but in smaller sizes and numbers than last year’s show. Some EU and Turkish shipyards exhibited at the fair, but did not bring anything besides marketing materials.
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