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Marine Hydrogen Engine Project Aims for 2028
Akihiro Komuro The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine Corporation have announced the installation of new liquefied hydrogen fuel supply equipment for demonstration purposes, as well as the start of land-based operation of marine hydrogen engines.
This is part of a project commissioned by NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund/Next-Generation Ship Development Project. Three purely domestic engine manufacturers have formed a consortium: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine.
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Construction Machinery Demand Could Hit 25,000 Units
Akihiro Komuro The Indonesian Heavy Equipment Distributors Association (PAABI) forecasts an expansion in construction machinery demand in 2026, with a potential total of 23,000 to 25,000 units. This represents an estimated growth of 5% to 8% compared to 2025, with a projected total market size of around US$3.62 billion.
According to the PAABI Chairman, the increase in demand in 2026 will be driven by the nation’s Strategic Infrastructure Projects (PSN), the ongoing construction of the new capital, IKN, and mining activities at major nickel and coal sites. These projects are expected to increase demand for heavy machinery, such as hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, and bulldozers.
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Canada Cuts Tariff on Chinese EVs 100%
Jack Hao Canada has agreed to allow a maximum of 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to enter the Canadian market annually at a most-favored-nation tariff rate of 6.1%.
This policy marks Canada’s termination of the 100% additional tariff measure on Chinese electric vehicles that had been in effect since October 2024, shifting instead to a tariff-rate quota system. Carney stated that this move aims to restore normalized levels prior to trade friction, with the relevant volume accounting for less than 3% of Canada’s new vehicle market sales.
High tariffs had caused electric vehicle prices to soar and limited options in the Canadian market. According to Statistics Canada data, new registrations of zero-emission vehicles declined significantly in the third quarter of 2025. This tariff adjustment is expected to bring more affordably priced electric vehicle models to Canadian consumers. It is projected that within five years, over 50% of Chinese electric vehicles imported to Canada will be priced below CAD 35,000 ($25,300 USD), offering consumers low-cost alternatives. Meanwhile, Canada expects that within three years, the agreement will drive Chinese enterprises to establish joint ventures in Canada, promote the development of the domestic electric vehicle supply chain, and create employment opportunities for Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry.
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These Drivers Boost Two-Wheeler Market
Aditya Kondejkar India’s two-wheeler market has re-entered a phase of strong recovery, marking one of the most encouraging periods for the segment in the post-pandemic cycle.
After an extended stretch of muted retail activity—driven by rural income pressure, price inflation, and delayed replacements—the current upswing reflects deeper, broad-based improvements in consumer sentiment. The revival is being powered by a mix of macroeconomic stabilization, rural liquidity improvements, urban premiumization, and targeted OEM strategies.
Source: Times of India Read The Article
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Ford Uses Revised Strategy for Success
Aditya Kondejkar Ford Motor Company’s decision to re-enter the Indian market marks one of the most closely watched developments in the auto industry this year. After exiting mass-market operations in 2021, due to persistent losses and an increasingly competitive environment, Ford’s return signals a significant strategic recalibration driven by changing market dynamics, India’s rising manufacturing relevance, and the company’s global EV transformation agenda.
Unlike the last decade—when Ford struggled with scale, cost structures, and a limited product pipeline—its new India plan is built around focused investments, platform sharing, premium positioning, and leveraging India as an export and engineering powerhouse.
Shifting from Mass-Market to Strategic Segments
Ford’s earlier struggle stemmed largely from competing in high-volume, price-sensitive segments dominated by Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and later Tata and Kia. The new strategy avoids this path. -
Heli Breaks Ground for Factory in Thailand
Jack Hao Heli Industrial Vehicles (Thailand) Co., Ltd.’s broke ground for its industrial vehicle assembly and lithium battery pack production factory at the Navaan Nong Khuang Industrial Park in Chonburi Province, Thailand Nov. 27, 2025.
To consolidate and expand its leading position in the global market, actively advance its global strategic layout, and build a global production and supply system, Anhui Heli Co., Ltd. has established a strategic partnership with Siam Motors Parts Co., Ltd., a local Thai enterprise, to jointly establish Heli Industrial Vehicles (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Through this joint venture, the two parties will co-invest in building a new manufacturing base in Thailand, creating an integrated production and sales platform for industrial vehicle complete machines and lithium battery systems.
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Delays in Agricultural Equipment Delivery Worsen
Akihiro Komuro The increase in 2025 rice prices has provided Japanese farmers with more financial flexibility, leading to a surge in demand for upgrades to agricultural machinery. However, farmers are reporting longer wait times for machinery orders, sometimes up to a year. They are expressing concerns such as, “We can’t plan next season’s operations,” and “If delivery is delayed until next year, can we really count it as an expense for this year?”
Many small- and medium-sized farms had delayed replacing machinery due to prolonged low rice prices, opting instead to repair old equipment or purchase used machinery. The 2025 rice harvest, however, saw more farmers gain financial leeway, increasing the demand for replacing or purchasing new machinery.
While agricultural machinery manufacturers have been increasing production of high-efficiency models, such as smart farm equipment, targeting large-scale agricultural corporations, the supply-demand balance has shifted. This has created a situation in which supply cannot keep pace with the sudden surge in demand.
Source: JA.com
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EV Motorcycle Market Rapidly Expanding
According to statistics from the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) and other motorcycle data, gasoline motorcycle sales are slowing while electric two-wheelers are expanding rapidly. In the third quarter of 2025, the five VAMM member companies (Honda, Yamaha, Piaggio, Suzuki, and SYM) sold a total of 620,000 units, which is a 9.37% decrease compared to the same period last year. Cumulative sales from January to September remained nearly flat compared to 2024, totaling 1.91 million units.
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