Monthly Report of World News and Analysis
Each month, analysts from Power Systems Research working around the world identify and comment on significant industry news items in the company’s free monthly newsletter, PowerTALK News.
PowerTALK™, April 2026
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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
DATAPOINT: 2026 Aerator Production
GLOBAL REPORT: 2026 Global MHCV Production Gains Seen
EUROPE REPORT:
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
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
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PowerTALK™, March 2026
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
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PowerTALK™, February 2026
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
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
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PowerTALK™, January 2026
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
DATAPOINT: 202 Dumper/Tender NA Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: 2026 Growth of 4.9% Seen in Truck Production
SOUTH AMERICA REPORT:
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PowerTALK™, December 2025
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
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:
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PowerTALK™, November 2025
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
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:
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PowerTALK™, October 2025
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
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:
SHOW REPORT: South America Paving Show
JAPAN REPORT: Kawasaki Launches Hydrogen Engine
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: U.S. Tariffs Up To 50% Impact South Korea
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PowerTALK™, September 2025
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
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:
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PowerTALK™, August 2025
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
DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Motorcycle Production
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Q2 2025 Truck Production Declining
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
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
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PowerTALK™, July 2025
The July 2025 PowerTALK News has reports on PSR’s Q2 2025 Truck Production Index, india’s strengthening used car market, South Korea’s ship building success, Mitsubishi’s plans to electrify its Forklift products, and Chinese machinery market share gains in Brazil
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
DATAPOINT: 2025 U.S. Crawler Production
TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q2 2025 Truck Production Is Declining
EUROPE REPORT: Marine Exhibition 2025 Features Collaboration and Innovation
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
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