PowerTALK News

We’ll Be Looking for You in Las Vegas

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show representing the construction and concrete industries will be opening in Las Vegas in a few weeks, and we’ll be there.  Even though we’ll have a full team at the show of nearly a dozen PSR representatives, it will be difficult to hit all of the 2,800 exhibitor areas, so let us know how we can meet up with you.

If there’s a time that works best for us to visit with you at the show, please let us know.  Just call or drop us an email. Email us at info@powersys.com or call us at 651.905.8400, and we’ll plan to get together.   PSR

In the meantime, here are several articles from the February issue of PowerTALK News, to keep you updated on global power equipment news.

• 2020 NA Economy Expected  To Be Flat
• DataPoint: US Wheel Loaders/Dozers
• Boot 2020 Boat Show Report
• Brazil: Foton To Build Trucks
• Brazil: CASE IH Has Record Sales in SA
• Brazil: Columbia 2019 Car Sales Increase
• Japan: PO Buys Honda EV Cycles
• Thailand: Auto Sales Slump
• India: Budget Disappoints Auto Industry
• India: Auto Expo 2020 Limited
• Russia: Opel Returns
• Russia: Bobcat Production Begins
• Russia: KAMAZ Patents EV Cabless Truck

Global truck production declined in 2019 as reflected by the Power Systems Research Q4 2019 Truck Production Index, the company reported in the January issue of its monthly publication, PowerTALK News. Also included in this issue is the Q4 2019 PowerTracker NA generator report and its Q4 2019 Global economic analysis. Other stories in this issue include:

• DataPoint: NA Off-Road Motorcycles
• CNH, Nikola Develop Electric Truck
• Expectations High for Brazil Construction
• Kubota Invests in Ag Machine Data
• Kubota Unveils Dream Tractor Concept
• Russia Plans Use Fee Hikes
• Russia 2019 Auto Sales Drop

It’s Show Season and the December issue of PowerTALK News features reports on GIE+EXPO and the NACV commercial vehicle show. Don’t miss the words and pictures.

Here are the other top stories in this issue:

• Show Time: GIE+EXPO and NACV Reports
• Q3 2019 PowerTracker™ Gen-Set Report
• DataPoint: NA On-Road Motorcycles
• Nikola, Iveco, FPT Eye CV Market
• Brazil CE Market Rebounds
• Brazil Flex Fuel Problems
• Hitachi Develops Electric Excavator
• Doosan Bobcat Plans 3 Acquisitions
• Hyundai Plans Indonesia Auto Factory
• India Construction Outlook Could Improve in H2 2020
• Russia AutoVAZ Plans Buyout of GM JV
• Russia Car Market Drops
• Russia Plans Inexpensive EV Production

The annual Agritechnica Show in Hannover, Germany, is often called the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, and this year’s event Nov. 10-16, was no exception. Innovation was the name of the game at the show. Read the report by Power Systems Research analysts who walked the show in the November issue of PowerTALK News.

Other Top Stories in the November 2019 issue of PowerTALK News include:

• No Economic Growth Seen for NA
• Innovation Name of the Game at Agritechnica 2019
• John Deere Wins Gold at Agritechnica 2019
• US Zero Turn Mower Growth Expected
• Volvo Plans EV Charging Investment in Brazil
• Honda Halts Auto Production in Argentina
• China Plans 20,000 Electric Taxis
• Japan Considers EV Subsidies
• South Korea EV Exports Double
• Philippines Eyes Duty on Car Imports
• India EV Market Needs Help
• India Tractor Sales Grow
• Russia Mobile Phone Firms Plan Charging Stations
• Russia Speedboats To Get Asian Engines
• Liebherr Plans Russia Plant

There’s a positive report on the global economy in the October issue of PowerTALK News, the monthly report of global business news and analysis from Power Systems Research.

You’ll also find the company’s report on Q3 2019 global truck production and several reports on electrification projects in this issue. Here are other top stories for October:

• Global Economy Still Looks Strong
• Global Truck Production Drops
• Volvo Electrifies Buses
• NA PWC Production Declining
• Report from FENATRAN Show
• Geely, Weichai To Cooperate
• Sumitomo Expands in Indonesia
• Cummins, Hyundai Collaborate
• Kubota Expands in Myanmar
• India Slowdown Continues
• India Vehicle Sales Decline
• Hyundai Eyes Engine Plan

The bad times in the India automobile market started with the slowdown in Q4 2018, triggered by the NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Companies) crisis, reports the September issue of PowerTALK™ News. Since then it has been 10 consecutive months of hard times for almost all automobile segments.

Weak market sentiments and an overall economic slowdown have added to existing reasons for low sales.

The other top stories in this issue of PowerTALK™ News include:
• Trouble in India’s Motown
• CNH Plans Major Changes
• DataPoint: NA Aircraft Support Equipment
• Great Wall Motor Plan Europe Expansion
• Toyota Plans Hybrid Flex Fuel Production in Brazil
• Brazil, Argentina Sign Auto Free Trade Pact
• Doosan Bobcat Opens Manufacturing India Plant
• Toyota To Invest US$ 300 Million in St. Petersburg Plant

North America Economy Slows and Shifts

The August 2019 issue of PowerTALK News, the monthly report of world news and analysis from Power Systems Research, contains an economic outlook report for North America and a guest editorial by Mr. Kenichiro Wada, who discusses the near-term problems facing Japanese auto OEMs as they develop autonomous vehicles.

The North American economic forecast by Yosyf Sheremeta, Director of Product Management & Customer Experience. During H1 2019, he writes, the economy remained stable and pure economic conditions in the region were favorable. Most industries performed very well, and the short-term outlook remains flat to positive for most market segments. “However,” he writes, “we see many new developments that could suggest a shift in the trend.”

Here are other Top Stories in the August issue:

• Guest Editorial: Japanese Autonomous
• Data Point: US Off-Hwy Trucks
• China Has Largest EV Charging Network
• Brazil Harvester Sales Grow
• CAT Brazil Shows New Units
• Manitou Sees Slowdown
• Doosan Introduces Electric Units
• India 2-Wheel Sales Fall
• India 2-Wheel Inventories Climb
• Russian Auto Plant Begun
• Russian Machinery Sales Up 30%
• Russia, China Team Up

Global Truck Production Picked Up in Q2 2019 

Global truck production picked up in Q2 2019, according to the proprietary Truck Production Index (TPI) produced by Power Systems Research. YoY numbers were flat, however. The report is contained in the July issue of PowerTALK, the monthly newsletter produced  by Power Systems Research. 

Other top stories in this issue of PowerTALK include:

• Data Point: US Combine Production
• Brazil Auto Parts Sales Increase
• Global Economic Growth Cycle Slows
• Brazil Plans Energy Cost Reductions
• Toyota Sets China Battery Partnership
• China Auto Sales Decline Sharply
• Daimler-BAIC Partnership Strengthened
• Kawasaki Plans Hydrogen Liquefaction Expansion
• India Used Car Sales Climb
• Russia Dropping Electric Car Plans for NG
• Auto OEMs Get Russia Support

NA Production of Terminal Tractors Slows

Production of Terminal Tractors in North America this year is expected to hit 6,900 units, up about 2% from 2018. But that increase is off from the 17% YoY gain posted last year over 2017.

Read Carol Turner’s report in he June issue of PowerTALK. You’ll also find Dennis Huibregtse’s comments on the rapid development of hydrogen fuel cells and the increasing activity on the automobile scene in South America. 

Top Stories in the June 2019 issue of PowerTALK include:
• Executive Notes: Fuel Cell Technology
• Brazil Engine Hub Planned
• Garett To Build Cars in Brazil
• Columbia Car Sales Grow
• China Plans Tough Pollution Controls
• CeMat Germany Dropped
• Hyundai-Kia JV Builds EVs in India
• India Car Plants Cut Production
• KAMAZ-Daimler Launch Russia JV
• Ford Eyes Russia Plant Plan
• Japan Mandates Fuel Efficiency
• Doosan Sees 14% Growth
• Myanmar Auto Auction

New Initiatives Announced at Power Systems Research

New initiatives at Power Systems Research (PSR) are spelled out by Joe Zirnhelt, PSR president and CEO, in the May issue of the company’s monthly PowerTALK report.

Here are more TOP STORIES in PowerTALK, May 2019:

• NA Crane Production Slows
• No Slowdown in NA Economy
• Y-O-Y Global Truck Production Is Flat
• Brazil Agshow Sales Up 6.4%
• China Expands NS6 Emission Regulation
• JCB Lands Record Order
• Honda Readies EV
• SoCar, Tesla Collaborate
• Malaysia Backs National Car Brand
• India Halts e-Bike Sales
• India Tractor Sales Drop
• Russia To Support GAZ Group
• Belaz Tests Driverless Truck
• Hino Truck Builds Plant in Moscow