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  • Bauma China Demonstrates New Technology

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    Jack Hao
    Jack Hao
    Dalibor Sablic
    Dalibor Sablic

    The Bauma CHINA 2024 trade show, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from November 26-29, showcased a significant evolution in the global construction machinery industry. The event expanded to 330,000 square meters, featuring 3,542 exhibitors from 32 countries and attracting 281,488 visitors from 188 nations, a remarkable recovery from the pandemic-impacted 2020 edition.

    This year’s exhibition highlighted trends such as electrification, sustainable technologies, digital innovations, and intelligent system integration. Chinese manufacturers like Dingli, LGMG, and Sinoboom demonstrated dominance, presenting groundbreaking products in new energy and hybrid solutions, while the presence of Western manufacturers was notably reduced.

    The trade show introduced dedicated zones for intelligent management and new energy technologies, reflecting a pivot toward green and digital solutions. Key product launches included electric and hybrid machinery, hydrogen-powered systems, and cutting-edge equipment from major players like Sany, XCMG, and Zoomlion.

    Conferences focused on sustainability, new energy collaborations, and digital transformation underscored the industry’s shift towards environmentally friendly practices and global market integration. The Bauma CHINA 2024 effectively underscored China’s growing influence in the sector, signaling a transformative phase for the construction machinery market. PSR

    Jack Hao is Research Manager-China at Power Systems Research
    Dalibor Sablic is Director, Business Development-Europe, at Power Systems Research

  • 2024 NA UTV Production

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    415,900 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Utility Vehicles (UTVs) expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

    4-Wheeled ATV is 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.

    Product: Industrial Utility Vehicles These four-wheel gas, electric and diesel vehicles are used for a wide variety of applications such as moving people, equipment and supplies around a college campus, landscaping job or construction site. Most brands are zero-emission, high-performance, affordable, and low maintenance vehicles.

    Product: Personnel Carriers These low speed, low cost passenger carts are perfect for shuttling people and cargo. These vehicles can comfortably and smoothly transport up to six people and their belongings. Standard features include headlights, brake lights, and taillights. The carriers are used on golf courses, in neighborhoods, on campuses, at airports and in industrial parks.

    Turf Utility Vehicles are specifically designed to meet the needs of sporting facilities such as golf courses and stadiums. They are commonly used for landscaping, heavy loading, dumping and transporting people or light material. Suppliers offer a wide variety of gas, electric or diesel utility vehicles. Vehicles can be customized with enclosed cabs, tool racks, dumpers and more for use on college campuses, parks, corporate campuses, apartment complexes.

    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

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

  • PowerTALK™, November 2024

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    A show report on the giant Fentran international cargo transportation event in Sao Paulo is featured in the November issue of PowerTALK News. The issue also includes alternate power news and information on the global PWC market as well as information on EV joint venture plans of Bosch and Jiangling. Read these articles and more in PowerTALK News.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • EV Battery Costs Will Drop To Key Level in 2026
    • Trump Won–What Now for U.S. Clean Energy?
    • Costs of Solid-State Batteries Expected To Drop as Pilot Production Begins
    • Nevada Gets World’s First Lithium-Sulfer Battery Gigafactory

    GLOBAL REPORT:

    • Trucking Group Pushes for Delay of Emissions Mandate
    • 2023 PWC Market Estimated at US$ 2.5 Billion

    DATAPOINT: 2024 NA Combine Production

    SHOW REPORT: Fentran International Road Cargo Transportation show

    JAPAN: Greenhouse Gasses from Mining Equipment Are Targeted
    Southeast ASIA: What Is the Asia Zero-Emission Community?
    CHINA: Bosch and Jiangling Plan Joint EV Venture
    INDIA: Ashok Leyland Expects Strong Export Performance

  • MOVIMAT 2024 Highlights Electric Products

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    For more information on the OEM products market, visit OE Link, the Power Systems Research proprietary OEM products database.

    The 35th MOVIMAT show brings together the entire integrated logistics chain for Latin America. Held in conjunction with the 2024 Fenatran International Road Cargo Transport Show in São Paulo, Brazil, the event attracted a diverse range of exhibitors, including buyers from industries such as distribution, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce, as well as the latest integrated solutions focused on Industry 4.0.

    Over the five days of the fair, MOVIMAT provided an opportunity to explore new product launches, establish connections, and gain deeper insights into the forklift segment, particularly in terms of production and sales levels.

    Notably, there was significant attention on the rapid growth of Lithium-Ion battery technology in the region. The South America Power Systems Research (PSR) team attended the event to learn more about these developments and the companies that are making them happen. PSR

    Heitor Greco Aguiari is Analyst – Industrial and Off Highway at Power Systems Research

  • Fenatran International Road Cargo Transport Show

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    For more information on OEMs in the industrial products market, visit OE Link, the Power Systems Research proprietary OEM products database.

    Fabio Ferraresi
    Fabio Ferraresi

    Managing Director, South America

    Fenatran is one of the largest transport and logistics fairs in Latin America. It is held every other year in São Paulo, Brazil. This year it was held Nov. 4 – 8 and, as usual, introduced significant launches in the road transport sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and connectivity.

    This year’s edition featured 600 exhibitors, including 74 new brands, spread across an area of over 100,000 m²; more than 60,000 people attended. The Power Systems Research team in South America visited the show to monitor trends


  • Alternative Power Report, November 2024

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    The November 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research includes articles on battery development and discussions on the declining costs of battery power for EVs. Reduced battery costs means reduced costs for EVs, too. An article discusses the outlook for clean energy in the U.S. now that Trump has regained the White House. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • 2024 NA Combine Production

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    4,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Combines expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

    A Combine is a farm machine that harvests grain crops. Combines can reap, thresh and winrow crops into a single process. Crops include wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, etc. Combines overall boost crop output and farm income.

    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

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

  • Alternative Power Report, October 2024

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    There’s plenty of news on battery development of EVs in the October 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research. You can also read about VW’s plans to restructure its labor force, as well as several articles on hydrogen power. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • Q3 2024 Truck Production Index Falls 8.9%

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    St. Paul, MN (Oct. 13, 2024)— The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 123 to 112, or-8.9%, for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2024, from the Q2 2024. The year-over-year (Q3 2023 to Q3 2024) decrease for the PSR-TPI was, 114 to 112, or -1.8%.

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

    All Regions. In 2024, Medium and heavy commercial vehicle production in Europe, South Asia, Japan/Korea and North America is expected to decline modestly while production in China and South America, is expected to improve over last year.

    Global Index. Globally, medium and heavy commercial vehicle production is expected to decline by 1.4% this year over 2023.  Moving into 2025, much of the focus on demand will be centered around slowing global economic conditions that will likely impact overall freight demand.   PSR

    Jim Downey is Vice President-Global Data Products
    Chris Fisher is Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst
           

  • PowerTALK™, October 2024

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    Q3 2024 Global truck production dropped, according to the Truck Production Index produced by Power Systems Research. Read about it in the October issue of PowerTALK News. Other articles deal with VW’s plans to cut back on employment; a new solid state battery developed in Europe; the forecast for 2024 crane production in North American and the future for electric tractors in India.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • VW Employment “Earthquake” Hits Germany
    • Europeans Unveil Solid-state Battery with 1,070 Wh/L Energy Density
    • Your EV May Fall Apart Before Its Battery Pack Does
    • Hydrogen Fuel Technology May Be Falling Behind

    TRUCK PRODUCTION INDEX: Q3 2024 Truck Production drops 8.9%

    DATAPOINT: 2024 NA Crane Production

    SHOW REPORT: Electric Boats Highlight 2024 Cannes Yacht Festival
    BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:

    • Brazil Set To Start First Natural Gas Truck Corridor
    • Randon Brazil Delivers First Semi-Trailer with Electric Drive System

    JAPAN: Ammonia-fueled Tugboat Completed
    SouthEAST ASIA: AEC Discusses New Goals as Markets Integrate
    CHINA:: EU Reportedly Votes Tariff Hikes on Chinese EVs
    INDIA: Electric Tractors: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture

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