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  • DATAPOINT: NA Lawn Mower 2023 Production

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    3.4 million units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of lawn mowers to be produced in North America in 2023. This includes 249,000 electric units.

    Lawn mowers are produced in many designs and power sources and are designed to cut grass in lawns and public areas such as parks and golf courses. Robotic Mowers autonomously mow an area. Walk Behind Reel Mowers use blades set on a revolving cylinder or reel to cut grass. These mowers are powered either through human effort or engine power; when the reel mower is moved forward the reel moves, cutting the grass.

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • PowerTALK™, April 2023

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    The April 2023 issue of PowerTALK News features the Q1 2023 Truck Production Index. The report shows that the 2022 Index climbed 2.9%, but declined in Q1 2023. The report also has articles on Alternative Power and the global forecast for personal watercraft.

    IN THIS ISSUE
    • Alternative Power:
      • Global ICE Industry Cliff Is Here
      • Top Construction OEM Hierarchy Changes
      • Compact Track Loaders Grab Skid Steer Market
      • Diesel Technology Achieves Peak Efficiency
    • Global:
      • 2022 Truck Production Index Gains 2.9%
      • 2030 Global PWC Market Could Hit $3 Billion
    • DataPoint: North America ATVs
    • Brazil/South America:
      • Volvo Tests Renewable LNG Truck
      • Vale Increases Use of BE Locomotives
      • Biodiesel Mix Increase Begins in April
      • Scania, Mercedes Reduce Production Shifts
    • Europe: Group Beneteau Forecasts 10% Growth in 2023
    • Japan: Honda Plans Personal Electric Motorcycles
    • Vietnam: Vingroup To Enter EV Cab Market
    • China: Beiqi Foton Motors, Cummins Set Joint Investment
    • India: LNG May Be Fuel for Long-Haul Trucking

  • Alternative Power Report, April 2023

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    Engines powered by gasoline and diesel fuel are reaching a critical point in production compared to electric and hybrid vehicles, according to reports in the April issue of Alternative Power Report. 2026 could be a critical year. Read about this trend and related articles that address alternative power in this issue.

  • DATAPOINT: NA ATV 2023 Production

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    288,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of ATVs to be produced in North America in 2023.

    ATV is a short term for All Terrain Vehicle. It commonly has 4 wheels and is designed to be driven off road. It seats one person, or sometimes two, one in front of the other.

    This 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 28% of total units produced, Polaris leads in the production of 4-wheeled ATVs in North America.  In second position and third position are Honda and Yamaha Motor with 22% and 18.5%, respectively.   

    Export: Mexico exports up to 45% of its production worldwide. The United States exports up to 30% of its production worldwide. Approximately 60% of Suzuki’s production in Rome, GA, remain in the US, while the rest are sold internationally.

    Trends: In 2022, production of ATVs in North America decreased nearly 5% from 2021.  However, production is expected to rebound 5% in 2023.  The 2022 decrease was partially COVID-19 related. Other factors included overstock, the uncertain economic outlook, and the growing popularity of side x side units (utility vehicles). 

    Manufacturers have discontinued less popular models/variants and are concentrating on bestselling units.  ATVs are used in many activities that meet recreation, sport and military needs. 

    Investor relations representatives from Yamaha, Polaris Industries and Arctic Cat forecast increased sales, based on rising consumer discretionary spending and favorable gas prices.  Production is expected to increase, considering current economic factors along with the introduction of innovative products and technologies.  Look for additional production up to 10% by 2025.   PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • DATAPOINT: NA ATVs, 2023 Production

    288,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of ATVs to be produced in North America in 2023.

    ATV is a short term for All Terrain Vehicle. It commonly has 4 wheels and is designed to be driven off road. It seats one person, or sometimes two, one in front of the other.

    This 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 28% of total units produced, Polaris leads in the production of 4-wheeled ATVs in North America.  In second position and third position are Honda and Yamaha Motor with 22% and 18.5%, respectively.   PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst-Global Operations, at Power Systems Research

  • 2022 Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) gains 2.9%

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    St. Paul, MN (April 8, 2023)— The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 108 to 106, or -1.9%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, compared to Q4 2022. The year-over-year (Q1 2022 to  Q1 2023) gain for the PSR-TPI was, 103 to 106, or 2.9%.

    The PSR-TPI is a quarterly truck production report that measures global truck production in 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. The next update of the Power Systems Research TPI will be in July 2023 and will reflect changes in the TPI during Q2 2023.  PSR

    Jim Downey is vice president – global data products at Power Systems Research
    Chris Fisher is the senior commercial vehicle analyst at Power Systems Research

  • PowerTALK™, March 2023

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    IN THIS ISSUE

    CONEXPO 2023 held this month in Las Vegas is the largest construction equipment show in the world. It covered more than 3 million square feet and more than 2,400 exhibitors demonstrated new products from nearly 140,000 attendees from around the world. Power Systems Research analysts walked the five-day show talking with exhibitors and attendees and reviewing new products. Read our report in this issue of PowerTALK.

    • Alternative Power
      • Subway To Add EV Charging Stations
      • Lithium-Air Battery Could Offer Longer Range
      • Has Battery Recycling Arrived Too Soon?
      • Nikola Plans Hydrogen Fuel Network
    • Global:
      • CONEXPO Shows Hydrogen, Electric Prototypes
      • EV Boat Market To Grow by 12%
    • NA: Cummins Hydrogen Engine Update
    • DataPoint: NA Harvesters
    • Brazil/South America:
      • WEG Building Plant for EV Batteries in Brazil
      • Fras-le Acquires Juratek in UK
    • Europe: RR Power Systems Posts Record Year
    • Japan: Hitachi Construction Raises Prices
    • China: Komatsu To Cut China Production by 40%
    • India: Hyundai To Purchase GM Plant

  • CONEXPO 2023

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    More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed new products to nearly 140,000 attendees at the CONEXPO 2023 event in Las Vegas March 14-18. Analysts from Power Systems Research walked the grounds looking at new equipment and talking with exhibitors and attendees. PSR

  • DATAPOINT: NA Harvesters, 2023 Production

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    470 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of harvesters to be produced in North America in 2023.

    The combine harvester, often simply called a combine, is a machine that harvests grain crops. The name derives from its combining three separate operations comprising harvesting—reaping, threshing, and winnowing—into a single process.

    This 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 52% of total units produced, Deere leads in production of harvesters in North America.  In second position, with combined plant total, is Oxbo International with 25%; third, Flory with 10%.     PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • Alternative Power Report, March 2023

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    Hydrogen power continues to be a hot topic as an alternative power source, as you’ll see when you read the March 2023 issue of the Alternative Power Report from Power Systems Research. Development of the charging infrastructure is a hot topic, too, as we see with the article on Subway tying its sandwich shops in with charging stations. PSR

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