South Korea is looking at its first trade deficit with China in 28 years, according to a report in the September issue of PowerTALK News, the monthly report of news and analysis from Power Systems Research. Also in this issue is a report from Guy Youngs on Alternative Power sources, as well as reports from two important industry shows: The Cannes Yachting Festival in France and the M&T Expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

IN THIS ISSUE
  • Alternative Power
    • Electric Battery Power Forecasts
    • Can EV Enthusiasm Trigger Global Growth?
    • Lithium Spot Prices Climb Nearly 900% Since January 2020
    • Cummins Jumps On New Energy Storage Iron Salt Formula
    • EV Shipping Set To Blow IC Engines Out of the Water
  • North America:
    • Navistar Introduces S13 Engine Platform
    • Outdoor Power Equipment Forecast To Grow 5.3%
  • DataPoint: NA Crawlers
  • Europe: Report from Cannes Yachting Festival 2022
  • Brazil/South America: Special Report: M&T Expo
  • China: Drought Forces Sichuan Power Cuts at Factories
  • Japan: Vinfast To Export Initial 5,000 EVs To Europe and the U.S.
  • Japan: Honda To Discontinue Two-Wheel Gasoline Vehicles
  • South Korea: South Korea Sees First Trade Deficit with China in 28 Years
  • India: Festive Demand Expected To Boost Auto Industry