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  • Alternative Power Report, August 2023

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    Read several articles about the development of new alternative power products in the August issue of Alternative Power Report. Articles cover topics from golf carts as second vehicles, discoveries by VW research team, a new EV fast charging program in Europe and more news about hydrogen power.

  • DATAPOINT: NA Personal Watercraft

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    89,700 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Personal Watercraft (PWC) expected to be produced in North America in 2023. 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.

    Market Share: Yamaha leads in production of PWC in North America with a combined plant total of 48%. In second position is Bombardier with 40.5%; third, is Kawasaki with 10.5%.

    Export: Collectively, up to 30% worldwide.

    Trends: In 2022, production of PWCs gained nearly 8.5% over 2021.  Production is expected to drop 4% from 2022-2023.  The increase in 2022 was based on high demand for recreational items, including Personal Watercraft and jet drive boats.

    Even though sales skyrocketed in 2022, PWC builders experienced supply chain disruptions during the pandemic that impacted deliveries for calendar year 2021.  According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), this trend is here to stay – the boating industry is booming with demand at an all-time high as Americans plan for a summer on the water.  As the country returns to a new normal, people are reassessing how they spend their quality time with loved ones, and many are continuing to choose boating as the preferred choice in recreation. Sales of these recreational vehicles depend on disposable income and leisure time.  Expect the production of Personal Watercraft to gain an additional 10% by 2025.

    Battery Electric. Taiga Motors (Canada) produced electric PWC in 2021 (137 units). The company produced the same number in 2022, but electric production is expected to drop to about 125 units in 2023.   PSR

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

  • Alternative Power Report, July 2023

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    This month author Guy Youngs discusses several reports on new techniques in battery production, hydrogen power and several types of alternative powers.

  • PowerTALK™, July 2023

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    Production is the key word in PowerTALK articles for July. Read about new techniques for battery production, supply chain problems in Japan, production cutbacks in China and new facilities in South America.

    IN THIS ISSUE
    • Alternative Power:
      • What Is Future of Alternative Power?
      • BYD Sets JV for EV Batteries
      • Offshore Hydrogen 10X Cost of LNG
      • VW Plans Dry Battery
    • Global:
      • Q2 2023 Economy Positive
      • Outdoor Power Equipment Shifts To Electric
    • DataPoint: North America Mixers
    • Europe:
      • Show Report: Electric Hybrid Marine
      • Ammonia Powered Fuel Cell
    • Brazil/South America:
      • Alternative Power MHVs Decline
      • First VW Truck Built in Argentina
      • BYD Expands Brazil Production
      • Scania Truck Has 900km Range
    • Japan: Semiconductor Shortage Hurts Honda
    • South Korea: Hyundai Cuts China Production
    • China: New VI-B Emissions
    • India: OEMs Target Premium MC Segment

  • DATAPOINT: NA Mixers, 2023 Production

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    34,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Mixers expected to be produced in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2023.

    Mixers are used by a variety of industries, especially for construction applications, and mix an assortment of materials. Power Systems Research tracks the North American production of two types of mixers: one used to produce asphalt and one for mixing mortar or concrete. Asphalt Mixers/Agitators are used to manufacture asphalt, macadam and other forms of coated road stone, often called “blacktop.”

    A Cement/Mortar Mixer is a mechanical mixer that uses rotating paddles attached to a horizontal axle to blend the mix ingredients of mortar or concrete.

    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.

    Battery/Corded Electric Units: Production of electric units are expected to increase by 23% in 2023 over 2022, climbing 1,300 units to about 6,800 units this year powered by either battery or cords. In 2023, electric units (battery and corded) will be about 2% of total North American Mixer production. PSR

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

  • Q2 2023 Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) gains 9.4%

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    St. Paul, MN — The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) increased from 106 to 116, or 9.4%, for the three-month period ending June 30, 2023, from Q1 2023. The year-over-year (Q2 2022 to Q2 2023) gain for the PSR-TPI was, 112 to 116, or 3.6%.

    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 October 2023 and will reflect changes in the TPI during Q3 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            

  • Alternative Power Report, June 2023

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    There’s plenty of news about global EV battery activities in the June issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research. Read about the battery recycling operation planned for Europe, the controversy over energy use between advocates of Hydrogen and batteries and much more.

  • DATAPOINT: NA Off-Highway Trucks 2023 Production

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    1,600 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Off-Highway Trucks expected to be produced in the United States and Canada in 2023. None of these trucks are electric units.

    Unlike On-Road Trucks, Off-Highway Trucks are specifically designed to work in punishing environments and are made to haul material and debris around a work site. These purpose-built vehicles are not constrained by the weight limits of their smaller on-road counterparts.

    Expect production to increase 5% by 2025 as the need for new equipment for mining operations increases.  It is speculated that there will be growth in the excavation of iron ore, nickel and bauxite followed by gold and copper.  PSR

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

  • PowerTALK™, June 2023

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    Commercial vehicles are in the news this month. Japan is looking at a major merger of truck OEMs, Cummins is delivering a Hydrogen fuel cell truck, Brazil has announced incentives for MHVs and KCMG says it will produce EV trucks in Brazil. Read these reports and more in the June issue of PowerTALK News.

    IN THIS ISSUE
    • Alternative Power:
      • Electric Vehicles and The H2 Battle to be Included in the Family
      • New Battery Recycling Center Will Have A Big Impact On Europe
    • Global: Electric Scooter Market Could Reach $56B in 2033
    • North America: CARB Is Phasing Out Heavy Trucks
    • DataPoint: North American Off-Highway Trucks
    • Brazil/South America:
      • Brazil Announces Incentives for MHV and LV
      • XCMG To Produce EV Trucks in Brazil in Two Years
    • Japan: Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso To Merge
    • South Korea: Hyundai Motor and LG Energy To Build Battery Plant in U.S.
    • Indonesia:  Indonesia Plans To Become Major Player in Car Industry
    • China: Cummins Accelera Delivers Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck
    • India: Suzuki Moves Aggressively To Regain India Market Share

  • Alternative Power Report, May 2023

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    The May issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research contains several articles that discuss plans for production of alternative power sources. These include articles on VW’s plans to build its largest battery factory in Canada, Cummins decision to invest $1 billion in a hydrogen fuel network plus a report Caterpillar and NMG joining forces.

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