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PowerTALK™, July 2024
Download PDFCanada 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
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Alternative Power Report, July 2024
Download PDFCanada 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
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2024 North America Scooter Production
Download PDFDATAPOINT REPORT
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
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Alternative Power Report, June 2024
Download PDFChina 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
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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
INDIA: Hybrid Vehicles Compete With EVs -
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
INDIA: Two EV Strategies for India Market
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