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PowerTALK™, June 2024
Download PDFRead Jack Hao’s report on China’s expanding battery swap alliance in which seven auto OEMs are developing a network of battery swapping stations for EVs. Driven by multiple factors such as government support, market demand, and battery technology upgrades, the battery swap solution is attracting a lot of attention from the market.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- China Threatens EU, U.S. with Tariffs Up To 25%
- European Batteries Could Be 60% Less Carbon Intensive Than Chinese
- Diesel Demand Hits 26-Year Low as EV, Hydrogen Sales Boom
- Discovery May Drive Down Cost of Hydrogen Fuel
GLOBAL:
- Electric MHV Update
- Global Golf Cart Production
DATAPOINT: Global Snowmobile Production
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:- JCB Invests To Double Its Size in Latin America
- Ford To Manufacture Ranger Engines in Argentina
JAPAN: Iseki Develops Large Unmanned Tractor
THAILAND: Suzuki Halts Thai 4-wheel Production
CHINA: Battery Swapping Seen as EV Recharging Solution
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2024 Global Snowmobile Production
Download PDFSnowmobiles, often called sleds, are motor vehicles that have a revolving tread in the rear and steerable runners in the front, for traveling over snow off-road, often at speeds exceeding 100 mph. They are used for recreation and industrial purposes.
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
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PowerTALK™, May 2024
Download PDFThe May 2024 issue of PowerTALK News presents articles about Chinese EV production, Agrishow 2024 news, EV production in SE Asia and Kubota’s plans for production in India.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Chinese EVs Pile Up in European Ports
- Europe Studies Chinese EV Subsidies
- How Valuable Is Fools Gold?
- Hyundai and Kia Develop Hydrogen Engine
GLOBAL:
- Volvo To Build Plant in Mexico
- ATV, S&S Market To Hit $22.9 Billion
DATAPOINT: North America Skid Steer Loader Production
EUROPE: World Hydrogen Summit Report
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:- Storms Batter Brazilian OEMs
- Agrishow 2024 Report
JAPAN: Komatsu Develops Mobile Hydrogen Generator
South Korea: Kia To Double Hybrid Sales
Thailand: Malaysia Overtakes Thailand in New Vehicle Sales
CHINA: Bosch China Sets Up Commercial Vehicle Group
INDIA: Kubota Sees India as Global Production Hub
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Alternative Power Report, May 2024
Download PDFThe May 2024 Alternative Power Report from Power Systems Research features several stories on Chinese EVs and the impact they are having on European and US markets. There also are stories on hydrogen development and hydrogen fueling stations. PSR
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2024 NA Skid Steer Production
Download PDFA Skid Steer Loader also known as a Skid Loader, Skid-Steer Loader, or Skidsteer, is a small rigid frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms used to attach a wide variety of labor-saving tools or attachments.
Four major uses for Skid Steer Loaders are: Agricultural, 29%; Rental Fleets, 22%; Construction, 20%, and Landscape, 12%.
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
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PowerTALK™, April 2024
Download PDFThe April 2024 issue of PowerTALK News presents another excellent report by analyst Guy Youngs on Alternate Power sources, an update on the OEM Van Hool, John Deere’s aggressive plans for expansion in Brazil, and an analysis of the market strategies being developed by two OEMs in the India market.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Are Sodium Ion Batteries Viable Alternative to Lithium?
- New Hydrogen Colors to Watch in 2024 and Why They Matter
- Study Shows Plug-in Hybrids Aren’t as Clean as We Thought
- CATL, Yutong Launch Long-life EV Battery
GLOBAL: Lawn and Garden Equipment Market
DATAPOINT: North America Plate Compactor Production
EUROPE: A New Path for Van Hool
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:- John Deere Announces New Investments in Brazil
- Volvo To Begin Testing Heavy Trucks
JAPAN: Kubota Unveils First Fuel Cell Tractor
CHINA: VW To Inject € 2.5 billion into its Hefei Base
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Q1 2024 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) falls 4.5%
Download PDFSt. Paul, MN (April 15, 2024)— The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 116 to 111, or 4.5%, for the three-month period ending March 31, 2024, from Q4 2023. The year-over-year (Q1 2023 – Q1 2024) PSR-TPI was flat at 111. There was no change.
The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets.
This data comes from OE Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research.
All Regions. In 2024, Medium and heavy commercial vehicle production in Europe, South Asia and North America is expected to decline modestly while production in China, South America, Japan, and Korea is expected to improve over last year.
Global Index. Globally, medium, and heavy commercial vehicle production is expected to decline by 1.5% this year over 2023. Moving into 2024, much of the focus on demand will be centered around slowing global economic conditions that will impact overall freight demand. PSR
Jim Downey is vice president – global data products at Power Systems Research and Chris Fisher is the senior commercial vehicle analyst at Power Systems Research
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South American Truck Production Index Climbs 3.4%
Download PDFApril 16, 2024— The Power Systems Research South America Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) increased from 88 to 91, or 3.4%, for the three-month period ending March 31, 2024 (Q1 2024), from Q4 2023. The year-over-year (Q1 2023 – Q1 2024) PSR-TPI increased from 75 to 91, or 21.3%.
The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets. The South America TPI measures truck production in Brazil, Argentina and Columbia.
This data comes from OE Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research. PSR
Jim Downey is vice president – global data products at Power Systems Research and
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Alternative Power Report, April 2024
Download PDFThe April 2024 Alternative Power Report by Power Systems Research features several articles on batteries including one on sodium ion batteries as an alternative to Lithium Ion batteries, and another on the dropping cost of EV batteries. Hydrogen power sources show increasing promise, and there is an article on Chinese manufacturer CATL launching a battery pack with Yutong Bus Co to power commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks that has a 15-year warranty. PSR
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NA Plate Compactor Production
Download PDFPlate Compactors, also known as plate vibrators, are used to compact soils, base materials, sand beddings and pavers, to promote interlocking.
One key piece of equipment for almost all jobs is a plate compactor There are three main categories of plate compactors: a single plate, reversible plate and heavy-duty compactors, mostly used for soil and asphalt compaction. The most popular are reversible plate compactors because they can go in both directions (forward/backward).
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.
Expect the production of Plate Compactors in NA to increase up to 10% by 2030. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research
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