PowerTALK News

IN THIS ISSUE. Edge Computing is a developing concept that brings data and data processing closer to the application, closer to the edge, if you will. Read about it in the June issue of PowerTALK News.

Here are more articles in this issue:

• Edge Computing Brings Data Closer
• Listen To New PSR PowerTALK Podcasts
• PSR MHV Database Segment Upgraded
• North America: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Happenings in Europe
• DataPoint: North American Harvesters
• Europe: Mercedes Grows in EV Bus Market
• South America
  • Rio Plans 100% EV Buses by 2050
  • Goods Transported in Brazil Climb in 2021
  • Protests Affect Columbia Vehicles Market
• Taiwan: Next-Generation EV Battery Development Pushed
• Japan: Komatsu and Honda Jointly Develop EV Excavator
• South Korea: SK Plans To Develop Hydrogen Base in Ulsan
• Thailand: GWM Opens Smart Factory in Thailand
• India: Second Wave COVID Will Have Limited Impact on Ag
• Russia
  • Rostselmash Starts Building Tractor Plant
  • Aurus Car Powered by Hydrogen Created  in Russia
  • Tonar Shows First Articulated Dump Truck

IN THIS ISSUE. The May issue of PowerTALK^TM News reports that gen-set sales in North America declined in Q1 2021 down 7.4% from Q4 2020 levels, according to the Power Systems Research PowerTracker^TM dealer and distributor survey of 200 respondents. This decrease follows three consecutive quarters in 2020 where dealers reported overall sales increases of 4.5% in Q2 2020 followed by 11.9% in Q3 2020 and 6.3% in Q4 2020.

Although sales were down 7.4% in Q1 2021, the results were unique in that there was a different story depending on the fuel and power range being considered.

Here are more items in the May 2021issue of PowerTALK™News:

• Power Systems Research Offers Truck Data
• Listen To New PSR PowerTALK Podcasts
• PSR MHV Database Segment Upgraded
• North America
  • Expect Component Shortages
  • Powersports Recreation Equipment Update
• DataPoint: North American Scooters
• Europe
  • EV Buses Under Pressure
  • Continental Sells To VW
• South America
  • Muller Launches Off-Highway Truck
  • VWCO Exports Grow 130%
  • GE Announces LCV To Be Built in Brazil
• Taiwan: Draught Hits Many Areas
• Japan:
  • Ship Fuel Efficiency Plan Announced
  • Komatsu Shows Fully Electric Excavator
• South Korea: Doosan Recycles Plastic
• Vietnam: Vinfast Takes Orders for EVs
• India: Mahindra To Set Up Farm Equipment Plant
• Russia
  • Russia Ag Machinery Exports Double
  • GAZ Increases LCV Production

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