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The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI ) dropped 42.5% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021, declining from 186 to 107, from Q4 2020. The year-over-year (Q1 2020 to Q1 2021) improvement for the PSR-TPI was 15%, in which it climbed from 93 to 107.

While the decline in commercial vehicle demand in China will lower global vehicle demand this year, improved demand is expected in all other regions, according to the April issue of PowerTALK™ News. The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets.

Here are more articles in this issue of PowerTALK™ News:

• Power Systems Research Offers Truck Data
• Listen To New PSR PowerTALK Podcasts
• Global Truck Production Drops in Q1 2021 (PSR-TPI)
• North America
  • Q1 2021 Economic Outlook
  • Powersports EV Update
• DataPoint: Skid Steer Loaders
• Europe: MAN Marine Engines Certified
• South America
  • MWM Launches NG Engines
  • Argentina Forces Full Capacity
  • CE 20% Growth Seen in 2021
• Japan: OEMs Agree on Battery Specs
• South Korea: Hyundai Seals Doosan Deal
• Malaysia: China-Led Proton Revitalized
• India: Scrappage Policy Announced
• Russia:
  • KAMAZ Profit Exceeds US$20 Million
  • GAZ Sells Trucks in Australia
  • Uralmash Sets India Deal
  • Rosatom Eyes Battery Production for Cars

Power Systems Research has launched a weekly podcast show featuring interviews with its analysts. The shows run from five minutes to 20 minutes, depending upon content. Read more about the program in the March issue of PowerTALK News.

Also in this issue is a report on North American generator sales produced as part of the PSR PowerTracker series of quarterly surveys with dealers, distributors and consumers. Read Joe Zirnhelt’s report in this month’s issue of PowerTALK News.

Here are more articles in this issue:

• Power Systems Research Webinar Series
• DataPoint: US ATVs
• Europe: 100% Hydrogen Ferry
• South America
  • Brazil Corolla Exports Planned
  • Jacto Plans Facility
  • Foton Plans Electric Truck
• China: Beijing Accelerates Battery Plan
• Japan: Komatsu Targets 2050 Co2 Emissions
• South Korea: Doosan Unveils Wheel Loader
• Indonesia: China, South Korea Boost Investment
• India: Semiconductor Shortage
• Russia
  • TMH-RR Purchase Stalls
  • PSMA Begins Diesel Production
  • KAMAZ JV Expands Production

Chris Fisher, senior commercial vehicle analyst at Power Systems Research, provides a forecast in the February 2021 issue of PowerTALK™ News for MHV. Here are more articles in this issue:

• Power Systems Research Webinar Series
• North America
  • Truck News: Ask The Expert
  • Electric Motorcycles
• DataPoint: Global Snowmobiles
• Europe: Volvo Penta Plans Zero Emissions
• South America
  • COVID-19 Cuts Brazil MC Production
  •  Brazil Vehicle Exports Up 22%
• Taiwan: Innovation Powers Gorgoro Network
• Japan: Honda Launches Electric Bike
• South Korea: Hyundai Offers Custom EVs
• Indonesia: New Tesla Investment?
• India: Union 2021 Budget Misses Mark
• Russia
  • TMH Purchases RR Plant
  • Haval Recalls Cars
  • KAMAZ Plans EV Buses

The economic outlook for North America is looking soft in H1 2021, but it is expected to be much stronger in H2 2021, according to the forecast by Power Systems Research in the January 2021 issue of PowerTALK News. The same issue contains a report on global truck production, which shows a jump of 35% in Q42020. Here are other stories in the January issue:

• Join Power Systems Research Webinar Series
• Truck Production Report
• North America:
  • NA Economic Outlook
  • Trucking News: Ask The Expert
•  DataPoint
  • NA Dumpers/Tenders
• South America
  • Ford Shuts Down Brazil Auto Plants
  • E-Trucks Tested in Brazil
  • GM Resumes Brazil Investment Program
• China
  • VW To Build $3 Billion EV Plant
  • Weichai Acquires Stake in Ag Maker
  • CNH and FAW Continue Talks
• Japan
  • Komatsu To Sell in Europe
• Korea
  • Hyundai, Apple Eye EV Projects
• India
  • Auto OEMs Face Semiconductor Shortages
• Russia
  • Auto Production Increases
  • Hyundai Purchases GM Plant
  • UAZ To Sell in US

The December 2020 issue of PowerTALK™ News features a 2021 outlook forecast on MHV commercial vehicles by Chris Fisher, the senior commercial analyst at Power Systems Research. While 2020 definitely has been a down year, 2021 is looking better, says Chris. Read his report plus Joe Zirnhelt’s report on Q3 2020 NA gen-set activities from the PSR PowerTracker™ report.

• Power Systems Research Webinar Series
• North America:
  • Gen-Set Sales Rebound
  • 2021 Looks Better for MHV
  • Powersports Segment Grows
•  DataPoint: US Trenchers
• Europe: Magni-Bobcat Agreement
• South America
  • VW Brazil Expansion Plans
  • Ford Expands in Argentina
  • Brazil Emissions Outlook
• Japan: Hydrogen Fuel Promoted
• India
  • Kia Targets Rural Markets
  • Daimler Expands Dealers
• Russia:
  • Haval Builds Engine Plant
  • Increased Utilization Fees Planned
  • KAMAZ Launches Truck Sharing

If you use construction equipment, or if it’s important for you to know what’s happening in the construction segment in Europe or North and South America, you’ll want to participate in the free one-hour Construction Outlook Webinar produced by Power Systems Research and JCB Power Systems on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at 9:00 am CST. You’ll find the details in the November issue of PowerTALK News.

You’ll also find an analysis by Chris Fisher, senior commercial vehicle analyst at Power Systems Research, of the TRATON-Navistar merger. Other top items in this issue include:

• NA: New Powerboat Sales Up
• NA: MC Sales Climb
• NA: B&S Exits Chapter 11
• NA: Green Power Acquisition
• NA: Zero MC Partners With Polaris
• NA: Harley Launches E-Bike Brand
• DataPoint: US Excavators
• Europe: Marine Pleasure Market
• Brazil: First E-Bus Operation
• SA: Ford Transit Production
• SA: Columbia Auto Sales Up
• Japan: Makita Drops Products
• Japan: Kawasaki Spins Off MC Business
• Korea: Hyundai Plans Unmanned Plane
• Thailand: EV Incentives Offered
• India: Production Incentives
• Russia: New Diesel Production
• Russia: AutoVAZ Posts Sales Gains
• Russia: KAMAZ Develops E-6 Engine

The October issue of PowerTALK News includes stories on alternative-powered vehicles, including electric-powered tankers, a solar trailer, robotic lawn mowers and Tesla car operations in China.

• Global: Opportunities and Challenges
• NA: Bus Conversions
• NA: Robot Mowers
• DataPoint: US Shredders
• EU: Scania Develops Solar Trailer
• SA: HVO Set in Brazil
• SA: Brazil Trade Pacts
• SA: IVECO Sells NG Trucks
• China: Tesla Cuts Prices
• Japan: Kawasaki To Build Electric Ship
• Japan: Yanmar Sets Data Program
• S. Korea: Hyundai Adds Luxury Features
• India: Daimler Adds Dealers
• India: Tractor Sales Jump
• Russia: Ford Restarts Plant
• Russia: BelAZ Dump Trucks?
• Russia: Hyundai Cuts Production

The September issue of PowerTALK™ News includes several reports on alternative fuels, including a report on the global outlook for diesel engines, and reports on electrification moves at Generac, Tesla and boats. Here are the top articles contained in this issue:

• NA: Generac Capitalizes on Change
• NA: Tesla Offers Moves Ahead
• NA: Electric Boats Gain Share
• NA: US Combine Production
• SA: Chile Bets on Hydrogen
• Brazil: The Future of Diesel CVs
• Taiwan: Self-Drive Bus Tested
• Japan: OEMs Expand Hydrogen Network
• South Korea: Doosan, Game Developers Collaborate
• Vietnam: VinFast Enters Luxury Segment
• India: Regulatory Changes Boost Autos
• Russia: Western OEMs Push LNG
• Russia: First EV Car Delayed
• Russia: Mining Trucks Sold To India

The August issue of PowerTALK™ News reports on moves by BP to fund EV development. It also contains items from Chris Fisher the senior commercial vehicle analyst at Power Systems Research. Here are the articles contained in this issue:

• NA: Gen-Set Opportunities
• NA: BP Moves on EV Program
• NA: B&S Files Chapter 11
• NA: Trucking News
• DataPoint: Off-Highway Trucks
• EU: Wacker Neuson Expands EVs
• BRAZIL: Higher Octane Gasoline Offered
• BRAZIL: PROCONVE P8 May Be Delayed
• CHINA: Record Sales for SGMW’s MINI EV
• TAIWAN: Audi Expands EV Charging
• JAPAN: Kubota Plans US Factory
• SOUTH KOREA: Doosan China Sales Climb
• SE ASIA: Used CE Prices Decline
• INDIA: EV Battery Program Launched
• RUSSIA: Mercedes Plans  Plant
• RUSSIA: BMW Plant Scheduled
• RUSSIA: Amkodor Plant Started

In this issue of PowerTALK News our analysts continue to provide regional updates on the impact of COVID-19. There are several reports on alternate fuels, ranging from plans for batteries in China to the development of e-fuels in Japan.

• NA: Daimler Pursues Fuel Cells
• NA: On-Highway Batteries Provide Backup Power
• NA: The Current Status of Electric Commercial Vehicles
• NA: Powersports Industry Leading Economic Comeback
• NA: DataPoint: Tillers
• Euro: Stage V Emissions Standard Delayed
• Brazil: CE Sales To Grow 15% Despite COVID
• Brazil: AG Equipment Sales Drop in H1 2020
• Brazil: Sanitation Regulation Will Boost CE Sales
• China: National Grid Plans Battery Use
• Japan: Auto OEMs Research e-Fuel
• Korea: Hyundai Exports Fuel Cell Trucks To Europe
• SE Asia: Super App Strategy Is at a Crossroads
• India: Rural Economy Helps Ride Out COVID
• Russia: Hyundai Plant Can Produce 300,000 Car Engines Annually
• Russia: Plan Supports Switching Vehicles to NG Fuel