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2025 NA Zero Turn Mowers Production
841,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Zero Turn Mowers expected to be produced in the United States in 2025.
Zero Turn Mowers are Zero-Turn Mowers are riding lawn mowers that have a turning radius that is effectively zero inches. Models are made for either residential or commercial applications.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ ,…
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Agrishow 2025 Provides Equipment Innovations

Fabio Ferraresi Agrishow 2025, held April 28-May 2, 2025, in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, confirmed Brazil’s leadership in Agricultural innovation. The show spotlighted sustainable tech, automation, and digital solutions, with both business and attendance increasing since the last show in 2024. The focus: boosting productivity, reducing environmental impact, and preparing for a tech-driven ag future.
Four representatives of the Power Systems Research South America Office representatives attended the 30th edition of Agrishow, Latin America’s premier agricultural technology fair. The event showcased cutting-edge machinery, sustainable solutions, and the latest in precision agriculture.
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AUTODATA Power Systems Research
Carlos Briganti, Managing Director South America Operations for Power Systems Research (PSR), participated in a major article on the future of diesel in trucks and buses in the March 2025 issue of AUTODATA magazine.
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2-Wheelers Demand Crumbles Across European
Brussels, Belgium. Registrations of power 2-wheelers across the top 10 markets in Europe were down 19% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of 2024. This result is mainly a consequence of the introduction of the Euro 5+ emissions standards on Jan. 1, 2025, and it was anticipated after the very positive results of 2024.
Germany, Austria and the UK saw the harsher decreases, reporting respectively a -41%, -27% and -22% compared to last year. On the other hand, Switzerland limited the loss to -6%, while Poland and Spain were the only countries to report positive growth, +3% and + 6%.
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SME-Automate. Meet John Krzesicki

John Krzesicki Automate 2025 (May 12–15, 2025) in Detroit, is North America's largest trade show and conference dedicated to automation, robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and motion control technologies. John Krzesicki, Business Development Manager at Power Systems Research, will be at the show. Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the event will feature more than 800 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations across over 320,000 square feet of exhibit space,…
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France, Germany Endorse Electric Trucks

Guy Youngs French Conseil d’Analyse Économique (CAE) and the German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE) finally weighed in on the EV vs. Hydrogen debate. And they didn’t fall for the hydrogen fantasy. Instead, they did what economists do best: they looked at the numbers, ran the models, and calmly declared that battery-electric trucks are not just viable—they’re the smart bet
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Europe Tesla (TSLA) Deliveries Down 43%
The official numbers from European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) are out, and they confirmed that Tesla deliveries have crashed by 43% in Europe so far this year.
Based on the main European auto markets already having reported vehicle registrations earlier this month, we already had a good idea of Tesla’s performance in the market, but now the ACEA has made it official.
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Magnesium Battery Offers Alternative To Lithium
Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, have developed a new electrolyte system for magnesium anodes, which they claim demonstrates a potential alternative to lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries through superior performance.
The team suggests halide-free Mg batteries surpass previous batteries in terms of safety, efficiency and stability. The aging effects of energy storage are also apparently mitigated with magnesium, which the team claimed would lead to a longer lifespan of the battery.
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UK Reconsidering Tesla Subsidies
US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported automobiles (again), and one reaction from the UK is to reconsider its policy on electric vehicle subsidies, especially since it is providing so much money to Tesla buyers.
“Tesla has benefited from £188m in UK taxpayer subsidies in nine years,” The Independent writes.
After imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles exported from the UK to the US, it’s quite natural for British people in the auto industry and politicians to say, “Hey, we’re spending…
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2025 NA Snowmobile Production
60,300 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Snowmobiles expected to be produced in the United States in 2025. Snowmobiles are motor vehicles that have a revolving tread in the rear and steerable runners in the front, for traveling over snow off-road, often at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information…
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