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  • PowerTALK™, August 2024

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    On the Alternative Power scene in this month’s PowerTALK News read about battery development, and Toyota owners suing the OEM. There’s also a forecast on the global snowmobile market, and Chris Fisher discusses the impact of the CARB ACT regulations on truck sales. Also read about plans by giant BYD to build a production facility in Turkey.

    In This Issue

    Alternative Power Report:

    • Safe, Long-Cyclable Lithium Battery Tested
    • Toyota Mirai Drivers Sue Automaker
    • Wastewater Needed by LFP Battery Supply Chain
    • Diesel Demand Drops as EV, Electric Semi Markets Grow

    Global: Snowmobile Market Forecast Is $2.42 Billion
    North America: Impact of 2024 CARB ACT Truck Sales Regulations
    DataPoint: NA Personal Watercraft Production
    Europe:

    • Deutz and Rolls Royce Engine Deal Approved
    • Maersk Investments in Fleet Decarbonization

    Brazil/South America:

    • Marcopolo Volare Unveils Hybrid Ethanol 1.0 Micro Bus
    • Heavy Duty Trailers Market Remains High

    Japan: Iseki To Move Production to Indonesia
    South Korea: Hyundai Motor Lists Subsidiary in India
    Indonesia: Moves To Cut Chinese Ownership of Nickel Projects
    China: BYD Plans Factory in Turkey
    India: Rising Inventory Levels Challenge Auto Dealers

  • Alternative Power Report, August 2024

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    The August issue of PSR’s Alternative Power Report includes several articles on battery development, including ones describing news at Tesla. This month’s report also includes news on hydrogen power and the decline in diesel sales. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • Q2 2024 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) climbs 11.5%

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    St. Paul, MN (July 29, 2024)— The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) increased from 113 to 126, or 11.5%, for the three-month period ending June 30, 2024, from Q1 2024. The year-over-year (Q2 2023 to Q2 2024) increase for the PSR-TPI was 125 to 126, or 0.8%.

    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 1.6% this year over 2023.  Moving into 2024, much of the focus on demand will be centered around slowing global economic conditions that will likely 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

  • 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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    DATAPOINT REPORT

    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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    DATAPOINT REPORT

    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    :

    • 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

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