PowerTALK Reports

In the May 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about the Toyota-Maruti realignment in India, Vietnam’s AG machinery expansion, Q1 2026 global truck production, several developments in battery production, and more.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

• Zwitterions May Be Key To New Solid State Batteries
• GMG Reports Graphene Aluminum-Ion Energy Density Gain
• A Closer Look at CATL’s New Sodium-Ion Battery
• Three Ways To Get More Critical Minerals Now

TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q1 2026 Truck Production Index Falls 4.2%
DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 NA Crawler Production
GLOBAL REPORT: Mack Says MP13 Engine Is EP 27 Compliant
EUROPE REPORT:

• Volvo Trucks Adds Alternative-Fuel Engine
• Industrial Accelerator Act Finalized

SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

• Daimler Truck Launches Zarate Plant
• EU-Mercosur Pact May Reshape SA MHV Industry
• Yanmar Announces Brazil Manufacturing Plant

JAPAN REPORT: Komatsu Reports Record 2025 Sales, But Profits Decline
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Shipbuilders Win $1.1 Billion in Contracts
VIETNAM REPORT: AG Machinery Market Set for Growth
CHINA REPORT: CATL Launches Mass Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries
INDIA REPORT: Toyota-Maruti Realignment Reshapes Auto Industry

In the April 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about reports from CONEXPO 2026, Alternative Power News, and DataPoint, plus reports on Iran and Tariffs, BYD Developments, and more.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

• A “Failed Experiment”? Biofuels Under Spotlight
• US Battery Recycler Lands $1.1B Metals Refining Deal
• When Fossil Fuel Supplies Falter, Interest In Renewables Increases
• Oil Crisis Makes Drivers Reconsider Electric

DATAPOINT: 2026 Aerator Production
GLOBAL REPORT: 2026 Global MHCV Production Gains Seen
EUROPE REPORT:

• Volvo Moves into Big Electric Equipment
• KTM Completes Strategic Realignment and Leap into Premium EVs

SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

• Import Tax Decision on Buses Is Reversed
• Indian Preet Enters Brazil With Tractor Manufacturing Plant
• Selic Interest Rate Cut Has Limited Impact in Auto Market
• VWCO Tests B100 Soybean Biodiesel in Engines
• GAC Plans Vehicle Production in Brazil

JAPAN REPORT: Yanmar To Build Plant for Marine Hydrogen Engines
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: HD Construction Sets Electric Safety Training System
PHILIPINES REPORT: Power Shortages Boost Reliance on Generators
CHINA REPORT: Zhangxue Demonstrates Strength of “Made in China”
INDIA REPORT: Ashok Leyland Takes Major Step Toward EV Leadership

In the March 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about reports from CONEXPO 2026, Alternative Power News, and DataPoint, plus reports on Iran and Tariffs, BYD Developments, and more.

IN THIS ISSUE

CONEXPO-CON/AGG REPORT
Summary CONEXPO Show Report
Hybrid Power Gear Shown
North America Market Outlook
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT:
Hybrids May Exceed Government Estimates
PV-Powered Refrigerated Trailer Completes Long Run
Researchers Compare EV Batteries
First Ban on Sale of New Gas Cars Results Positive
DATAPOINT REPORT:  2026 NA Snowblower Production
GLOBAL REPORT: Iran War, Tariffs Disrupt Global Markets
NORTH AMERICA REPORT:  Strait of Hormuz Closure May Tip Global Economy
EUROPE REPORT:
Legislation Pushes EU Toward Manufacturing Independence
Traton Reports Solid 2025 Results
SOUTH AMERICA:
Brazil Vehicle Exports Rise To Mexico
Brazil Truck Production Drops
VW Pickup Is Brand’s First Flex Hybrid
Mercedes Axor Debuts in Argentina
JAPAN REPORT: EcoFlow Launches Power Station
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Ammonia-Fueled Marine Engine Tests Completed
INDONESIA REPORT: BYD EV Plant Nears Production
CHINA REPORT: BYD Launches Blade Battery and Flash Charging Technology
INDIA REPORT: TREM V: New Emission Blueprint Will Reshape Industry  PSR

In the February2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about Tesla committing auto suicide, Europe’s Hydrogen Bus Costs, Germany’s Audit of Its Hydrogen Strategy, Q4 2025 Truck Production, 2026 Ag Tractor Production, Boot 2026 Show Report, India-Indonesia Auto Relationship, and more.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

• Tesla Committing Auto Suicide
• Rare Earth Discovery Could Transform NA Critical Mineral Supply Chain
• Germany’s Audit Court Calls Time on Hydrogen Inevitability
• Researchers Improve Sodium-Ion Batteries Almost 4X
• Hidden Cost of Europe’s Hydrogen Bus Experiment

TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q4 2025 PSR-TPI climbs 3.7%

DATAPOINT: 2026 Ag Tractor Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Tesla Semi Seeks $165M in California Incentives

EUROPE REPORT:

• Steady Growth Seen for Superyacht Market
• Boot 2026 Shows Shift To Outboard Power Boats

SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

• Toyota Engine Plant To Resume Production in 2028
• Brazil 2026 Truck Sales Drop Sharply in January

JAPAN REPORT: Koshin Launches Hybrid Energy Storage System
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: 2026 Ag R&D investment Plan Pushes Smart Ag
VIETNAM REPORT: 2025 MC Sales Rank Second in SE Asia
INDIA REPORT: India–Indonesia Auto Ties Gain Depth PSR

In 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

In 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

In 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

In 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

In the September 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read about North American truck demand/production to remain soft into 2026, NA 2025 scooter production, India’s EV pickup revolution, CATL’s new fast-charging LFP battery, Brazil’s high volume vehicle exports, and Scania China winning key production approval.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

• Another Major Auto Maker Is Abandoning Big EV Plans
• When Will Battery Prices Fall and by How Much?
• CATL Launches World’s First Fast Charging LFP Battery
• Is New China Battery Twice as Powerful as Tesla Cell?

DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Scooter Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Truck Demand Expected To Remain Soft into 2026
EUROPE REPORT: 50% Tariff Turns European Machinery into Gold
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

• Brazil Vehicle Exports Hit Highest Level in Seven Years
• August Truck Production Drops Below 2024
• Sao Paulo Adopts Biomethane In Urban Bus Fleet

JAPAN REPORT: METI Supports Sharing EV Battery Degradation Data
MALAYSIA REPORT: Proton Builds First EV Plant in Malaysia
CHINA: Scania China Wins Key Production Approval
INDIA: GST Reduction Is Game Changer for Auto, Tractor Segments

In the August 2025 PowerTALK News you can read about companies having second thoughts about hydrogen power, 2025 North America motorcycle production, possible changes in emission regulations for trucks, South Korea’s agreement with the US on tariffs, and Vietnam’s shift to EVs.

IN THIS ISSUE

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

• Fortescue Cancels Flagship Hydrogen Projects
• Tesla Sales in Europe Are in Free-fall
• Magnetic Field Restructures Water to Boost Electrolysis Efficiency
• BP Drops 26 GW Green Hydrogen Plan in Australia

DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Motorcycle Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Q2 2025 Truck Production Declining
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

• GWM Starts Testing Hydrogen Truck in Brazil
• Brazilian Mid-Size City at Forefront BEV Bus Transportation
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Plans Regional HQ in Chile

JAPAN REPORT: CEMA Sees 3% Decline in Construction Equipment
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: South Korea, US Agree on 15% Tariff
VIETNAM REPORT: Vietnam Shifts To EVs Under Government Leadership
CHINA: Dongfeng Plans To Sell 50% Stake in Honda Engine
INDIA: GST Reform Is Big Opportunity for OEMs