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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

  • PowerTALK™, July 2024

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    Canada is joining the United States and Europe in considering placing hefty tariffs on imported Chinese EVs. Read the EV tariff news in the July issue of PowerTALK News published by Power Systems Research. There’s also product news about North American scooter production and global production forecasts for Medium and Heavy commercial vehicles and motorcycles.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT:

    • EV Sales Are Headed for Long-Term Growth
    • Research Offers Environmentally Friendly Lithium Production
    • EU Tariffs Hit Chinese EVs, Draw Reaction from Beijing
    • Canada Considers Tariffs on Chinese EVs

    GLOBAL:  

    • 2024 MHCV Production Expected To Decline by 1.6%
    • 2024 Global Motorcycle Market Estimated at $144 Billion

    DATAPOINT: NA Scooter Production

    EUROPE:

    • Belgium Risks Losing Audi Car Production in Brussels
    • Electric/Hybrid Marine Event Shows New Technologies

    BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:

    • Brazil Truck Production Grows Significantly
    • Brazil’s Frasle Mobility To Buy Dacomsa for $389 Million

    JAPAN: Hitachi Demonstrates Ultra-Large Electric Dump Truck
    THAILAND:
    Honda To Cut Thai Car Production Capacity by 50%
    SOUTH KOREA: LG, Hyundai Open Indonesia EV Battery Plant
    CHINA:
    Chinese Joint Venture Begins Battery Plant in Mississippi
    INDIA: Bajaj, TVS Enter CNG Two-Wheeler Market

  • Alternative Power Report, July 2024

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    Canada is preparing to join the tariff war against Chinese EVs, according to a report in the July 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report prepared by Power Systems Research. Another article in the report notes that even thought EV sales are lagging, they’re positioned for long-term growth. And there’s plenty of battery news in this report prepared by PSR analyst Guy Youngs. PSR

  • 2024 North America Scooter Production

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    175,300 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Scooters expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

    Scooters/Minibikes/Mopeds are motorized 2-wheeled vehicles used primarily for recreation, although they are used for primary transportation in many cases.

    It’s important to note that Go-Ped manufactures stand-on scooters. 

    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

  • Alternative Power Report, June 2024

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    China may place 25% tariffs on EVs in retaliation for similar moves by the US and the European Union. Read about this as well as articles on new battery development, the decline in diesel sales and a new battery from CATL in the June 2024 Alternative Power Report from Power Systems Research. PSR

  • PowerTALK™, June 2024

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    Read 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
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    • 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
    INDIA: Hybrid Vehicles Compete With EVs

  • 2024 Global Snowmobile Production 

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    89,400 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Snowmobiles expected to be produced in Canada, Finland, Italy, Japan and U.S. in 2024.

    Snowmobiles, 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 Operationsat Power Systems Research

  • PowerTALK™, May 2024

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    The 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
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    • 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

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    The 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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