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  • PowerTALK™ News, April 2020

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    COVID-19 is the most important issue facing our industry globally in decades, and many of the articles in the April issue of PowerTALK News address the impact of this virus on production. Read about the industry’s reaction to coronavirus around the world in this issue. Be certain to review the video and the presentation slides from the PSR Webinar presented April 15, 2020.


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    IN THIS ISSUE
    • Dealing With Coronavirus—A Webinar
    • North America: Is Coronavirus A Natural Disaster
    • North America: High School Builds Face Masks
    • North America: Batteries Are Coming
    • North America: Outdoor COVID-19 Guide
    • Global: Truck Production Slumps
    • DataPoint: Skid Steer Loaders
    • Europe: COVID-19 Update
    • Brazil: Marcopolo Resumes Production
    • Brazil: Trailer Production Recovery Seen
    • Brazil: Q1 2020 Motorcycle To Drop
    • Brazil: First Foton Produced
    • China: NS6 Regulation Delayed
    • Japan: COVID-19 Hits OEMs
    • Korea: Doosan Hikes SNS Promotions
    • Southeast Asia: COVID-19 Shuts Auto Plants
    • Taiwan: Coronavirus Controlled
    • India: COVID-19 Report
    • Russia: Automakers Resume Work
    • Russia: Ambulance Purchases Planned
    • Russia: Market Decline Forecast

  • Q1 2020 Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) falls 31.1%

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    ST. PAUL, MN — The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 122 to 84, or 31.1%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020, from Q4 2019. The year-over-year (Q1 2019 to Q1 2020) loss for the PSR-TPI was, 116 to 84, or 27.6%.

    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 CV Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research.

    All Regions: Prior to the spread of the Coronavirus, most regions were experiencing a slowdown in commercial truck demand. Depending on the duration of the virus, several countries are expected to slip into recession or a significant economic slowdown as a result.

    Global Index: The possibility of a global recession now exists but it is uncertain how severe this may be. Some regions will fair better than others.

    North America: The introduction of the Coronavirus along with an overcapacity of heavy trucks will lead to significantly lower demand in 2020. Prior to the Coronavirus outbreak, concerns about the Chinese tariffs and an overall slowdown in global economic growth were causing some headwinds for truck demand. 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™ News, March 2020

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    The coronavirus affected every one of the worldwide regions in which Power Systems Research operates, to one degree or another. The impact of the virus in China–and subsequently on supply chains throughout the world–can be seen in the regional reports in the March issue of PowerTALK News.

    In This Issue

    • Dealing With Coronavirus
    • Report from CONEXPO
    • Europe: New Era in EU Industry
    • DataPoint: NA Utility Vehicles
    • Brazil: Coronavirus Jeopardizes Production
    • Brazil: Peru Auto Production Drops 54%
    • China: New Emission Regulations
    • Japan: Komatsu Offers ICT Retro Kit
    • Korea: Battery Market Shares
    • Thailand: Railway Network Expands
    • India: Coronavirus Reduces Components
    • India: OEMs Hurt by China Shutdown
    • Russia: China’s Haval Builds Engine Plant
    • Russia: Claas Shifts Production from Germany
    • Russia: KAMAZ Shows Cabless Truck
    • Russia: Aurus Bike Production Planned

  • PowerTALK™ News, February 2020

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    We’ll Be Looking for You in Las Vegas

    CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show representing the construction and concrete industries will be opening in Las Vegas in a few weeks, and we’ll be there.  Even though we’ll have a full team at the show of nearly a dozen PSR representatives, it will be difficult to hit all of the 2,800 exhibitor areas, so let us know how we can meet up with you.

    If there’s a time that works best for us to visit with you at the show, please let us know.  Just call or drop us an email. Email us at info@powersys.com or call us at 651.905.8400, and we’ll plan to get together.   PSR

    In the meantime, here are several articles from the February issue of PowerTALK News, to keep you updated on global power equipment news.

  • 2020 Wheel Loaders/Dozers Production Forecast: 20,200

    This is an updated version of an article that initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    This is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Wheel Loaders to be produced in the United States in 2020.

    Carol Turner
    Carol Turner

    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 combined plant totals of 47%, Caterpillar leads in production of Wheel Loaders/Dozers in the United States. In second position is Deere with 22%. Third, is Case New Holland with 8%.

    Exports: Collectively, up to 35% worldwide

    Trends: In 2018, production of Wheel Loaders/Dozers in the United States increased 3.3% over 2017.  The increase in 2018 is attributed to record mining related activities that is also the prime reason for the 2019 decline.  Production in 2019 dropped 3.6% from 2018.  The decline also is attributed to Tier 4 engine regulations and new machine designs that significantly increased machine cost.  To offset this increase, new products deliver greater production and improved profits.

    The machines are designed to carry an array of materials for construction, industrial and mining applications. Production is expected to fluctuate over the next 3-5 years based on global economic factors and conditions; we could see a gain up to 5%.   PSR

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

  • PowerTALK News, January 2020

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    Global truck production declined in 2019 as reflected by the Power Systems Research Q4 2019 Truck Production Index, the company reported in the January issue of its monthly publication, PowerTALK News. Also included in this issue is the Q4 2019 PowerTracker NA generator report and its Q4 2019 Global economic analysis. Other stories in this issue include:

    • DataPoint: NA Off-Road Motorcycles
    • CNH, Nikola Develop Electric Truck
    • Expectations High for Brazil Construction
    • Kubota Invests in Ag Machine Data
    • Kubota Unveils Dream Tractor Concept
    • Russia Plans Use Fee Hikes
    • Russia 2019 Auto Sales Drop

  • PowerTALK™ News, December 2019

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    It’s Show Season and the December issue of PowerTALK News features reports on GIE+EXPO and the NACV commercial vehicle show. Don’t miss the words and pictures.

    Here are the other top stories in this issue:

    • Show Time: GIE+EXPO and NACV Reports
    • Q3 2019 PowerTracker™ Gen-Set Report
    • DataPoint: NA On-Road Motorcycles
    • Nikola, Iveco, FPT Eye CV Market
    • Brazil CE Market Rebounds
    • Brazil Flex Fuel Problems
    • Hitachi Develops Electric Excavator
    • Doosan Bobcat Plans 3 Acquisitions
    • Hyundai Plans Indonesia Auto Factory
    • India Construction Outlook Could Improve in H2 2020
    • Russia AutoVAZ Plans Buyout of GM JV
    • Russia Car Market Drops
    • Russia Plans Inexpensive EV Production

  • PowerTALK™ News November 2019

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    The annual Agritechnica Show in Hannover, Germany, is often called the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, and this year’s event Nov. 10-16, was no exception. Innovation was the name of the game at the show. Read the report by Power Systems Research analysts who walked the show in the November issue of PowerTALK News.

    Other Top Stories in the November 2019 issue of PowerTALK News include:

    • No Economic Growth Seen for NA
    • Innovation Name of the Game at Agritechnica 2019
    • John Deere Wins Gold at Agritechnica 2019
    • US Zero Turn Mower Growth Expected
    • Volvo Plans EV Charging Investment in Brazil
    • Honda Halts Auto Production in Argentina
    • China Plans 20,000 Electric Taxis
    • Japan Considers EV Subsidies
    • South Korea EV Exports Double
    • Philippines Eyes Duty on Car Imports
    • India EV Market Needs Help
    • India Tractor Sales Grow
    • Russia Mobile Phone Firms Plan Charging Stations
    • Russia Speedboats To Get Asian Engines
    • Liebherr Plans Russia Plant

  • 2019 North American Personal Watercraft (PWC) Production

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    This is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Personal Watercraft (PWC) and jet drive boats that will be produced in North America during 2019. Estimated 2019 production will be down about 1,300 units, or 1.5%, from 2018.

    In 2018, production was 89,509 units, up 3,035 units or 3.5% from 2017.

    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 combined plant totals of 53.3%, Yamaha leads in production of PWC in North America. In second position is Bombardier (BRP) with 39.5%; third is Kawasaki with 7%. Canadian-based BRP builds its Sea-Doo branded PWCs in Mexico. Tennessee Watercraft produces the jet drive boats for Yamaha.

    Exports: Collectively up to 30% worldwide

    Trends:  In 2018, production of PWC in NA increased 3.5% over 2017.  Year over Year, production is expected to remain flat, with a slight decrease of 1.3%, in 2019.  Sales of these recreational vehicles depend on disposable income and leisure time. Industry revenue dropped during the recession and is still low; over the next five years continued disposable income growth will bring revenue back to its prerecession level.  Expect the production of Personal Watercraft to gain up to 5% by 2025.   PSR

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

  • PowerTALK™ News October 2019

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    There’s a positive report on the global economy in the October issue of PowerTALK News, the monthly report of global business news and analysis from Power Systems Research.

    You’ll also find the company’s report on Q3 2019 global truck production and several reports on electrification projects in this issue. Here are other top stories for October:

    • Global Economy Still Looks Strong
    • Global Truck Production Drops
    • Volvo Electrifies Buses
    • NA PWC Production Declining
    • Report from FENATRAN Show
    • Geely, Weichai To Cooperate
    • Sumitomo Expands in Indonesia
    • Cummins, Hyundai Collaborate
    • Kubota Expands in Myanmar
    • India Slowdown Continues
    • India Vehicle Sales Decline
    • Hyundai Eyes Engine Plan
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