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  • PowerTALK™, May 2026

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    In the May 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about the Toyota-Maruti realignment in India, Vietnam’s AG machinery expansion, Q1 2026 global truck production, several developments in battery production, and more.

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    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Zwitterions May Be Key To New Solid State Batteries
    • GMG Reports Graphene Aluminum-Ion Energy Density Gain
    • A Closer Look at CATL’s New Sodium-Ion Battery
    • Three Ways To Get More Critical Minerals Now

    TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q1 2026 Truck Production Index Falls 4.2%
    DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 NA Crawler Production
    GLOBAL REPORT: Mack Says MP13 Engine Is EP 27 Compliant
    EUROPE REPORT:

    • Volvo Trucks Adds Alternative-Fuel Engine
    • Industrial Accelerator Act Finalized

    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Daimler Truck Launches Zarate Plant
    • EU-Mercosur Pact May Reshape SA MHV Industry
    • Yanmar Announces Brazil Manufacturing Plant

    JAPAN REPORT: Komatsu Reports Record 2025 Sales, But Profits Decline
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Shipbuilders Win $1.1 Billion in Contracts
    VIETNAM REPORT: AG Machinery Market Set for Growth
    CHINA REPORT: CATL Launches Mass Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries
    INDIA REPORT: Toyota-Maruti Realignment Reshapes Auto Industry

  • Alternative Power Report, May 2026

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    The May 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on battery development, critical materials, Kentucky coal and an update on Brazil’s electric buses. Read these articles and more in the May 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • Q1 2026 Truck Production Index Falls 4.2%

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    St. Paul, MN —The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 119 to 114, or -4.2%, for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026, from Q4 2025. The year-over-year (Q1 2025 to Q1 2026) gain for the PSR-TPI was, 113 to 114, or 0.9%. The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets. This data comes from OE Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems…

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  • Q1 2026 Truck Production Index Falls 4.2%

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    St. Paul, MN —The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 119 to 114, or -4.2%, for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026, from Q4 2025. The year-over-year (Q1 2025 to Q1 2026) gain for the PSR-TPI was, 113 to 114, or 0.9%. The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets. This data comes from OE Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research.

    Jim Downey

    All Regions. MHCV demand will vary by region in 2026. North America and European vehicle demand is expected to improve somewhat over last year; China is expected to see a single digit decline in production. Much of the decline comes on the heels of very high levels of production in 2025.

    Global Index. Overall, global production is expected to decline slightly in 2026 over last year. Ongoing tariffs along with the conflict in the Middle East and the shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz are putting pressure on truck demand this year.

    Chris Fisher
    Chris Fisher

    North America. Medium and heavy truck production in North America is expected to increase by 9.4% this year compared with low 2025 production. While class 8 truck production is expected to increase by 11.3% this year as order rates for class 8 trucks improved strongly from December – March. Improvement in freight rates and freight demand along with tightening truck capacity and some level of truck pre-buy ahead of the 2027 GHG emission regulations is expected to drive increased truck production this year. However, a protracted conflict in the Middle East would put significant downside pressure on truck demand primarily due to higher fuel cost, supply chain disruptions and an overall concern about the state of the economy moving forward throughout the year.  PSR

    By Jim Downey is Vice President-Global Data Products at Power Systems Research
    Chris Fisher is Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst     at Power Systems Research

  • North America 2026 Crawler Production

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    3,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Crawlers expected to be produced in North America during 2026.

    Crawler Dozers are heavy, driver-operated machines used for clearing and grading land. Usually, they have continuous treads and a broad hydraulic blade in front. Large crawler dozers normally have a set of claws called a ripper that is installed at the machine’s rear end and can crush hard rock.

    A Crawler Loader is a piece of mobile construction equipment used to load materials; it’s used primarily in tough, off-road terrain. It’s similar to a wheel loader, except it has treads instead of wheels.

    This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.

    Trends. In 2025, production of Crawlers in North America (US) decreased 9.7%, and production is expected to remain flat in 2026 with a nominal 1% drop.  The decline is attributed to losing production by Case along with the weakening in construction related activities that include supply chain issues.

    High dealer inventory (mostly cost related) and slower demand for new equipment resulted in lower production.

    Prior manufacturing increases were reduced with newer efficient models that make tasks more productive and safer. 2021-year declines were mostly due to COVID-19 related factors such as plant shutdowns, parts availability and lack of workforce.

    The market also dropped significantly in the Spring of 2020 – 2021 caused by low oil prices along with a lull in mining and construction projects.   PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • Mack Says MP13 Engine Is EPA ’27 Compliant

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    Mack Trucks said at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas its MP13 powertrain has been re-engineered to meet stringent EPA 2027 emissions standards while also getting a performance boost for both highway and vocational applications. 

    The new MP13 will deliver up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 lb.-ft. of torque, but beyond raw power, the engine increases braking horsepower by more than 20%, reaching 630 braking hp for improved stopping capability.

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