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PowerTALK™, June 2026
Sign-up for PowerTALKIn the June 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about Toyota pulling the plug on its Lexus EV, PV equipped vehicles that may produce as much as 80% of needed electricity, endangered European EV investments, 2026 North American ATV production, Chinese CFMoto launching motorcycle production in South America, China stepping up EV production in the heavy-duty truck market, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- EV Investment May Be at Risk in Europe
- Electrifying Your Fleet Isn’t Just About Going Green
- Toyota Pulls Plug on Lexus EV
- New Battery Could Last 16 Years Without Capacity Loss
- PV Equipped Vehicles May Cover 80% of Electricity Needs
TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Strict EV Mandates Could Implode Economy
DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 North American ATV Production
EUROPE REPORT:- German Market Continues To Struggle
- Exmar Pushes Ammonia-Fueled Maritime Engines
- Beneteau Posts Strong Q1 2026 Results
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
- AGCO Presents Advances in Alternative Fuels Engines
- Randon Exports Semitrailers to Indonesia
- Chinese DFMoto Starts SA Operations with Motorcycles
- Public Funding Program Fails To Halt Brazil Truck Market Decline
JAPAN REPORT: Hitachi Moves Toward Remote Construction Deployment
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Construction Equipment Exports Move into Strategic Markets
THAILAND REPORT: EV Policy Moves from Adoption To Industrial Absorption
CHINA REPORT: Plan Sets New Energy Goal of 40% Market Share for Heavy Duty Trucks
INDIA REPORT: Biofuels Lead Next Phase of Auto Fuel Transition -
Alternative Power Report June 2026
Sign-up for Alt Power ReportThe June 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on European EV investments, Toyota’s plans to pull the plug on its Lexus EV, a new battery that has 16-year life, PV equipped vehicles that can provide as much as 80% of needed electricity, and Honda’s efforts to develop a Silicon-Carbon EV battery. Read these articles and more in the June 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR
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North America 2026 ATV Production
Sign-up for DataPoint Reports232,100 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of 4-Wheel ATVs expected to be produced in the US and Mexico during 2026.
A 4-Wheeled ATV is another term for All Terrain Vehicle. It has 4 wheels and is designed to be driven off road. It seats one person, or sometimes two, one in front of the other.
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.
Trends. In 2025, production of ATVs in North America decreased 12%. But production is expected to gain a nominal 1% in 2026. Uncertain economic outlook, rising production costs and the growing popularity of side x side units (utility vehicles) are main reasons for the production decline.
Manufacturers have discontinued less popular models/variants and are concentrating on bestselling units due to saturation in the market. ATVs are used in a variety of activities that include recreation, sport and military related needs.
According to investor relations for Yamaha, Polaris Industries and Arctic Cat, consumer discretionary spending is on the rise. Production is expected to improve as indicated by current economic factors along with the introduction of innovative products and technologies. Look for an additional increase up to 5-10% by 2035, although gas price increases caused by the war in Iran may affect sales.
No electric/battery powered units were produced until 2026 MY. BRP Mexico has two Outlander electric models it is introducing 2026 MY. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research
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German Market Continues To Struggle
Emiliano Marzoli Data released in early June by the VDMA (German Engineering Federation) shows that Germany’s domestic machinery orders fell 4% to 5% in real terms year-over-year. High manufacturing costs and rigid bureaucracy continue to weigh down the home market. However, the industry is forecasting a 1% production recovery to $15.72 billion USD (€13.7 billion) for the latter half of 2026. This mild turnaround is entirely driven by the rollout of the German federal government’s “Special Assets” (Sondervermögen) off-budget funds, which are finally trickling down into physical orders for climate protection, infrastructure, and defense machinery.
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AGCO Presents Alternative Fuels Engines
Fabio Ferraresi AGCO has presented new AGCO Power engines powered by ethanol and biomethane for agricultural machinery, developed by its South American engineering team. The solutions target tractors in the 200 hp to 300 hp range and were validated in real field operations, including sugarcane and grain crops.
The ethanol engine uses dedicated ignition and injection systems, while the biomethane version is aimed at farms with access to biomass and biogas production. According to AGCO, the technologies can deliver diesel equivalent performance and reduce CO₂ equivalent emissions by up to 90%. Market introduction is expected in 2027 for biomethane and in 2028 for ethanol.
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Hitachi Tests Remote Construction Equipment
Akihiro Komuro Hitachi Construction Machinery announced that a joint demonstration test will begin with Fukudome Kaihatsu in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, using a ZX200A-7 20-ton class hydraulic excavator and a real-time digital twin platform. The test will be conducted in June 2026 at a river dredging project site in the Niyodo River Mochiishi District.
The platform integrates 3D terrain data, camera images, construction machinery, vehicles, and worker location information in real time, and reproduces the worksite in a virtual 3D space. The demonstration will compare remote operation under direct visual observation, remote operation using camera images, and remote operation using the real-time digital twin platform, in order to verify its effect on safety and productivity.
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