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PowerTALK™, January 2026
Download PDFIn the January 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about Tesla’s poor 2025 European sales, CATL’s shipping electrification, the 2026 North American truck production forecast, Brazilian vehicle growth, growing construction equipment demand in Indonesia, Canada’s reduction of tariffs on Chinese EVs, India’s growing two-wheel market, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Tesla’s 2025 Europe Sales Plummet
- Sodium-Ion Battery Cell Cost Could Drop
- CATL Winning Shipping Electrification Race
DATAPOINT: 202 Dumper/Tender NA Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: 2026 Growth of 4.9% Seen in Truck Production
SOUTH AMERICA REPORT:- Brazil Government Program To Help Truck Industry
- Brazilian Vehicle Market Projected To Grow 3%
JAPAN REPORT: Marine Hydrogen Engine Project Targeted for 2028
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: 2025 EV Motorcycle Promotion Project Continues
INDONESIA REPORT: Construction Machinery Demand Growth Seen
CHINA REPORT: Canada Reduces Tariff on Chinese EVs
INDIA REPORT: Two-Wheel Market Drivers Identified -
North America Dumper/Tender Production
Sign-up for DataPoint Reports1,300 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Golf Cars expected to be produced in North America during 2026.
Dumpers/Tenders are vehicles designed for carrying bulk material, often on building sites. Dumpers are distinguished from dump trucks by configuration: a dumper is usually an open 4-wheeled vehicle with the load skip in front of the driver, while a dump truck has its cab in front of the load.
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 50% of total units produced, Country Home Products leads in production of Dumpers/Tenders in North America. In second position is Allen Engineering with 24%; third, Power Buggy (Indy) 13%.
Export. 15% worldwide.
Trends. In 2025, production of Dumpers/Tenders in NA increased 6.4%. Expect production to gain 10% in 2026 over 2025. The 2024 decline was due to saturation in the marketplace along with longevity of products in the field. Also, utility style models are versatile and are extremely popular with homeowners.
Dumper/Tenders are sought after pieces of equipment, much faster than a conventional wheelbarrow and they accelerate job site activities. Expect production to increase an additional 5% by 2035. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
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Alternative Power Report, December 2025
Download PDFIn the December 2025 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, you’ll find articles on slowing EV Sales, hydrogen power, battery development, China’s shift from diesel powered trucks to electric, and Spain’s growing emphasis on hydrogen power. Read these articles and more in the December Alternative Power Report today. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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North America Golf Cars Production
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60,100 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Golf Cars expected to be produced in North America during 2025.
Golf Cars are small, motorized vehicles that transport golfers and their equipment around a golf course. They may also be used as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) to transport people within golfing communities or similar neighborhoods.
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
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
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PowerTALK™, December 2025
Download PDFIn the December 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about China’s conversion to EV trucks, slowing EV sales, Spain pushing hydrogen, 2025 NA Golf Cars production, Vietnam EV motorcycle growth, Ford’s new growth strategy in India, and Japan’s worsening agricultural equipment situation, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- EV Sales Have Not Fallen or Slumped, Despite Some Reports
- Renewables and AI Rapidly Transforming World’s Energy Future
- China’s Diesel Trucks Shifting To Electric
- Spain Doubles Down on Hydrogen Transport
DATAPOINT: 2025 Golf Cars Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: EPA Won’t Delay 2027 NOx Rule
EUROPE: EU-US Trade Deal Threatens European Production
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:- Yanmar Invests US$ 50 million Tripling Indaiatuba Factory
- Eletra Starts In-House BEV Bus Chassis Assembly
- Volvo Launches Articulated Dump Truck with 55-Ton Capacity
JAPAN REPORT: Delays in Agricultural Equipment Delivery Worsen
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: 2025 EV Motorcycle Promotion Project Continues
VIETNAM REPORT: EV Motorcycle Market Rapidly Expanding
CHINA REPORT: Heli Breaks Ground for Factory in Thailand
INDIA REPORT: Ford Uses Revised Strategy for Sustainable Success -
PowerTALK™, November 2025
Download PDFIn the November 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about China developing EV batteries, GM dropping plans for hydrogen fuel cells, China’s push into South America, industry comments on the North America trucking recovery, South Korea’s promotion of EV forklifts, news from Agritechnica 2025, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Hitachi Powers Site with Hydrogen Gen-Set
- Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs after China’s Rare Earth Curb
- Carmakers on Track To Meet EU CO2 Requirements
- Electrifying India Motorcycles
DATAPOINT: 2025 North America TLB Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Trucking Recovery To Be Driven by Supply Side
EUROPE REPORT: MODX 70 Offers Luxury and Eco-Responsible Sailing
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:- Brazil, Columbia Renew 2026 Free Trade Quota
- Stellantis Exports Ram Rampage from Brazil To Europe
- Ford To Build Hybrid Ranger with Flex-Fuel Engine
JAPAN REPORT J-ENG Marine Engine Fueled by Ammonia
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: EV Forklift Adoption Promoted
INDONESIA REPORT: Ag Equipment Assistance Ads Farmers
CHINA REPORT: China Pushes Into South American Market
INDIA REPORT: Auto Segment Driven by 2Ws, Stable PV Demand -
2025 North America TLBs Production
Sign-up for DataPoint Reports9,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Tractor/Loader/Backhoes expected to be produced in North America during 2025.
Tractor/Loader/Backhoes (TLBs) are full-size machines that are three pieces of construction equipment combined into one: the tractor, the loader and the backhoe. These units are designed to tackle an array of construction and agricultural related activities.
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
For details, download the complete report above.
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Alternative Power Report, November 2025
Download PDFIn the November 2025 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, you’ll find articles on General Motors halting production of Hydrogen fuel cells; China develops all-solid-state EV batteries with 620 mile range; plummeting battery prices will push BEVs below parity soon, and Chinese battery breakthrough could extend lithium cell lifespan by 9,000 hours. Read these articles and more in the November Alternative Power Report today. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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PowerTALK™, October 2025
Download PDFIn the October 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read about Q3 2025 Global Truck Production; South America Paving Show; Hitachi’s use of a hydrogen gen-set; India’s electrifying MCs; NA 2025 Combine Production; India’s GST 2.0, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Hitachi Powers Site with Hydrogen Gen-Set
- Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs after China’s Rare Earth Curb
- Carmakers on Track To Meet EU CO2 Requirements
- Electrifying India Motorcycles
DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Combine Production
TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: 3Q 2025 PSR-TPI Index Drops 8.5%
EUROPE REPORT: MODX 70 Offers Luxury and Eco-Responsible Sailing
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:- Mahindra Starts Construction of AG Equipment Plant
- Stellantis Begins Production of Ram Dakota Pickup
- VW Completes Updates
- Cummins Brazil Introduces QSF 4.5 Engine
- Iveco Daily Multifuel Concept Runs on Several Fuels
SHOW REPORT: South America Paving Show
JAPAN REPORT: Kawasaki Launches Hydrogen Engine
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: U.S. Tariffs Up To 50% Impact South Korea -
Alternative Power Report, October 2025
Download PDFIn the October 2025 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, you’ll find articles on carmakers meeting EU emission requirements; India’s electrification of motorcycles, US tariffs on China rare minerals, and items on hydrogen power. Read the October Alternative Power Report today. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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