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2024 Combine Production: 7,100 Units
Download PDFA combine is a farm machine that harvests grain crops. Combines can reap, thresh and winnow crops into a single process. Crops include wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, etc. Combines overall boost crop output and farm income.
Trends: In 2022, production of Combines in North America increased nearly 12.5%, climbing from 6,372 units in 2021 to 7,162 units in 2022. Production is expected to remain flat in 2023 with a nominal decrease of less than 1%. The Combine market steadily rose this past year and farmers are upgrading to new machines. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research
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PowerTALK™, November 2023
Download PDFEV activity continues to increase across the globe as reported in the November issue of PowerTALK News. This issue features EV reports from China, Japan, North America, Brazil, South Korea and Thailand.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- China Discovers Unique Battery Material
- Toyota Joins Race To Mass Produce Solid-State Batteries
- Could Toyota’s Ammonia Engine Bring the End of EVs?
- White Hydrogen Could Reduce Decarbonization
GLOBAL: Outboard Marine Engine Market Hits $5.5 Billion
NORTH AMERICA: Transitioning from ICE Buses to Zero-Emission Engines
DATAPOINT: NA Graders
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:- XCMG To Invest US$ 55 Million in Brazil Electric Truck Plant
- Vehicle Production in Brazil Stagnates
- Brazilian Marcopolo Approves its Fuel Cell Bus in Europe
- VW Announces Pickup Truck To Fight with Fiat Toro
JAPAN: Kubota and Sumitomo Plan Mutual Supply of Equipment
SOUTH KOREA: Hyundai Sells EVs To Oil-Producing Countries
THAILAND: China Auto Manufacturer To Invest in Thai EV Motorbike Plant
CHINA: Weichai-BYD JV Begins 56 Billion Yuan, 50GWh Battery Project
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Alternative Power Report, November 2023
Download PDFReports of scientific discoveries highlight this months Alternative Power Report produced by Guy Youngs of Power Systems Research. Read about a new ore discovered in China, Toyota’s work on solid state batteries and an ammonia-powered engine, and finally new work on white hydrogen.
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2023 NA Production: Graders
Download PDFA Grader is a piece of heavy equipment used to level or smooth roads or other surfaces. Also referred to as a Road Grader or a Motor Grader.
Production of Graders in the United States (NA) increased 3.2% in 2022 over 2021. Production is expected to gain nearly 4% in 2023. Prior year declines were attributed to Tier 4 pre-buying incentives and the lull for activities that utilize graders that are predominately road related.
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.
Market Share: With 57.5% of total units produced, Deere leads in production of Graders in NA. In second position with combined plant totals is Caterpillar with 29%. VT LeeBoy takes third with 1.5%.
Trends: Motor graders have a long-life, and, as a result, new machinery is not always necessary, even though construction related activities focusing on aggregate activities are ongoing. Motor graders are utilized worldwide to build and maintain roads, highways, airport, and other construction projects. These machines increase productivity and are extremely efficient. Expect production to increase up to 10% by 2025. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research
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Q3 2023 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) Climbs 3.6%
Download PDFSt. Paul, MN — The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) climbed from 104 to 108, or 3.6%, for the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2023. The PSR-TPI dropped from 117 to 108, or 7.7%, for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2023, from Q2 2023.
The PSR-TPI is a quarterly truck production report that measures global truck production in six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan and Korea and Emerging Markets.
This data comes from OE Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research. The next update of the Power Systems Research TPI will be in January 2024 and will reflect changes in the TPI during Q4 2023. 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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PowerTALK™, October 2023
Download PDFChina’s growing success with EV sales in Europe is causing EU officials to consider placing tariffs on Chinese EV imports to balance the playing field. Read about this and more in the October issue of PowerTALK News.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Tesla Tests Diner with Theater and Supercharger
- Lithium Deposit In Extinct Nevada Volcano Could Be World’s Largest
- Both Battery and Hydrogen Fuel Cars Needed
- EU May Impose Tariffs on Chinese EVs
GLOBAL:
- Global Economy Seeing Modest Growth with Positive Outlook
- E-Motorcycle Product Report
DATAPOINT: NA Scooters/Minibikes/Mopeds
EUROPE: 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival Sets Records
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:- Brazil To Become Hub for EV Bus Chassis Production
- Brazil’s School Bus Program Postponed
- Higer Azure Electric Bus Debuts in São Paulo
JAPAN: Komatsu Plans Electric Excavator Developed with Honda
MALAYSIA: Proton Considers Building EV Plant in Thailand
CHINA: FAW Jiefang, CATL Launch New Energy Venture
INDIA: Sonalika Group Plans $100 Million for Export Facility -
DataPoint: North America Production of Scooters
Download PDFScooters are motorized 2-wheeled vehicles used primarily for recreational.
Production climbed sharply in 2022, increasing by 24,686 units, or 14.6%, from 2021. We expect production to climb in 2023 as well, growing by about 3,725 units or 2%.
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.
Market Share: With 58% of total units produced, Honda leads in production of Scooters in NA. In second position is Italika with 42%. Third is US-based Go-Ped with 225 units.
Applications:
- Honda manufactures scooters that include models Cruising 125, DIO110, Elite Series, ADV150, PCX150, Ruckus & Metropolitan. NAVI (motorcycle crossover) produced at the Tapukara plant in Rajasthan.
- Italika manufactures a complete line up of scooters (motoneta) for industry related needs.
- Go-Ped manufactures a variety of gas scooters (12 models plus 2 electric).
Trends: In 2022, production of Scooters in NA increased 14.6%. It is expected that production will gain nearly 2% in 2023. Despite Honda having record lows in 2020, production at Honda has rallied in subsequent years, as it has at Italika. Honda reported 2020 sales of only 47,851 units, down more than 5 million units or 24% from 2019, but rallied in 2021 to post scooter sales of 90,128 units.
Increased demand for efficient and eco-friendly models will boost the electric scooter market along with the threat of rising gas prices. Not only are scooters convenient and offer independence, but they also provide faster commutes as opposed to using other modes of transportation; electric models are also extremely popular. Expect production of scooters to increase 15% by 2025.
Electric Units:
2021: 3622
2022: 4056
2023: 4039
Bell Custom Cycles 13 *
Go-Ped Werx 56
Z Electric Vehicle 3987 *
2022: * Exclusively electric
In 2022, production of Electric Scooters in NA increased nearly 12% over 2021. Production is expected to be flat in 2023. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
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PowerTALK™, September 2023
Download PDFRead about plans by the state of California to build a hydrogen refueling network even though the state has only 12,000 hydrogen-powered cars in the September issue of PowerTALK News. Chris Fisher provides an update on hydrogen powered commercial vehicles and Michael Aistrup delivers an update on e-bicycles.
IN THIS ISSUE
- ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- California Building Hydrogen Refueling Network for Cars
- New Zinc-Air Batteries Challenge Lithium Batteries
- The Truth About EV Battery Recycling
- Australian Mining — Can It Power All The New EVs?
- GLOBAL:
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Update
- E-Bike Market Analysis
- DATAPOINT: NA Tractor/Loader/Backhoes (TLBs)
- BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:
- Companies Support Fleet Renewal Program
- Motorcycle Production To Reach 1.5 Million in 2023
- BEV Demand Boosts Brazil Mining Investment
- JAPAN: Target of 300,000 EV Chargers by 2030 Planned
- SOUTH KOREA: Battery Companies Increase Sales
- VIETNAM: Ridesharing Giant Gojek Converts To EVs
- CHINA: Sany MOTA Launches Battery Rental Business
- INDIA: Bus Sector Bounces Back; EVs Fuel Post-Covid Growth
- ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
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Alternative Power Report, September 2023
Download PDFThe September issue of PSR Alternative Power Report includes articles on California’s plan to add hydrogen refueling stations–even though there are only 12,000 hydrogen-powered cars on the roads–plus articles on wind-powered ships and advances in battery development.
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