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EVs and The H2 Battle To Be Included in the Family
This article looks at the nomenclature of Electric Vehicle and Zero Emissions vehicles and discusses ways the electricity used is generated. It then discusses the basics of Fuel Cell Vehicles and then compares them to EVs
Source: Hydrogen Fuel News: Read The Article
PSR Analysis: This is a fairly basic article but it’s a good reminder of the terms and basics. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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Alternative Power Report, May 2023
Download PDFThe May issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research contains several articles that discuss plans for production of alternative power sources. These include articles on VW’s plans to build its largest battery factory in Canada, Cummins decision to invest $1 billion in a hydrogen fuel network plus a report Caterpillar and NMG joining forces.
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Show Report: Hannover Messe 2023
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Guy Youngs General Observations. The core topics at HANNOVER MESSE included artificial intelligence, hydrogen, energy management, connected and intelligent production, and the new Manufacturing-X data ecosystem.
More than 4,000 exhibitors presented their solutions and welcomed 130,000 visitors from around the globe. There seemed to be a very large Chinese contingent at the show (both as visitors and exhibitors), as well as a large number of local governments, universities and startups. There seemed to be a predominance of exhibitors showing bearings, copper fittings, cables and components as well as systems / electronics companies.
There was also a large number of independent robots in evidence, ranging from robotic dogs and robotic servers to robotic messengers following pre planned routes.
The Exhibition site was huge with each hall easily taking at least 1.5 to 2 hours to walk thoroughly.
Selected Companies. More than 4,000 companies exhibited their products at the show, but we thought these few had products that were especially interesting.
Eikto is a Chinese company based in Xuancheng (Anhui Province) and which is situated approximately 150km west of Shanghai. Their products are mainly suited to Material Handling Equipment, Golf-Buggy, Aerial work Platform, Cleaning Equipment and small marine applications.
They had a small stand showing their Battery Cells (in different sizes) (see Picture 1) and their new Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (Picture 2 &3). They weren’t to open about the size of the Battery pack but I would estimate its between 10kWh and 20kWwh
Delta is a Dutch company with a global presence (Netherlands, Taiwan, USA, Australia, Japan, Singapore, India, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines) that specializes in EV chargers. It was one of a number of companies with EV chargers on display.
It also made a big issue about retrofitting older buildings with chargers.
Wilo. The Wilo Group is a multinational technology group and a supplier of pumps and pump systems for building services, water management and the industrial sector. It has also used its expertise to move into Hydrogen.
Their H2POWERPLANT uses electrolysis to convert green solar, wind and hydropower into green hydrogen. When it’s needed, a fuel cell can then be used to convert the hydrogen back into electrical energy. The waste heat is either used in the interconnected system for heating, stored or converted into cooling on site. This sustainable use of all released energy optimises system efficiency. The process relies on the precise configuration of the water-bearing systems in addition to intelligent control of energy and load management.
The 20ft container includes all the components necessary to generate hydrogen and fuel cells to convert it into electricity. The storage of H2 is in a separate 20ft container
MTU is a regular at most trade shows and their stand was fairly small (smaller than at Bauma). They were mainly displaying their Fuel Cell package.
Auyan. Established in June 2011, and located in Weifang City, Shandong Province, Auyan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing cryogenic equipment. As an offshoot of this they have developed their own Hydrogen electrolysis and storage equipment
Their mobile electrolysis machine manufactures approximately 1m cubed of hydrogen per hour. They have larger versions too.
Accelera (Cummins) had a small display under their new related business name, Accelera. Accelera is the new brand for Cummins’ New Power business segment, it launched March 8, 2023. Accelera is an energy technology leader committed to securing a sustainable future for the industries that keep the world running. A diverse portfolio of zero-emissions solutions includes battery systems, fuel cells, ePowertrain systems and electrolyzers
Others. Some of the university stands had very interesting displays. One was a fuel cell powered bike with a thermos like device on the left for fuel. A lower box holds the fuel cell and the upper box holds a small battery.
Golz is a medium sized, family run company that specializes in handheld and small portable equipment for construction sites (table drills, power saws, drills, etc). They have a long term relationship with Stihl and make some of the Stihl products.
They have branched out into providing power packs for small construction sites. One product shown was a power bank that has 4.8 kwh. The business idea is that a small contractor takes one or two of these power banks to his site, uses them and recharges over night.
Pre-Zero is a plastics recycling company that was founded in 2009 under the name GreenCycle. It originated from a department in waste disposal logistics of Lidl. PreZero, are now the environmental division of the Schwarz Group with 485 locations worldwide and over 30,000 employees. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
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Show Report: Automec 2023
Download PDFThe Power Systems Research team in Brazil attended Automec 2023 this month, the show dedicated to the On Highway aftermarket. It’s the show that features main components manufacturers selling in Aftermarket.
This year’s edition took place April 25-29 at São Paulo Expo where more than 1500 brands were shown by 450 international exhibitors from 12 countries, in seven international pavilions.
More than 90,000 attendees visited the show(20% above last edition), with 30% of returning rate, coming from all regions of Brazil and 60 countries. The estimated volume of business is US$ 6 Billion (R$ 29,5 Billion).
These numbers make Automec the largest B2B business event in Latin America, the largest automotive aftermarket business event in the Americas and the second largest in the world in the segment.
PSR Highlights. The show is an opportunity for distributors, retail, repair shops, and components manufacturers to do business.
We talked to several people in the show and the expectations for Aftermarket business in 2023 are high. Repair shops, both independent and from big freight transportation companies, come from many regions of the country looking for better equipment, new technology and components solutions.
New technologies for EV diagnosis and repair shown at the event are targeting repair shops in this new market.
During the show we had interesting discussions about Components Remanufacturing and ESG approach affecting this business in Brazil. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director Business Development-South America for Power Systems Research
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Show Report: Agrishow 2023
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Fabio Ferraresi Our Power Systems Research South America Team visited the Agrishow 2023, in Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil, visiting customers and checking the new launches and market expectations. It’s the world’s largest show on Agricultural Equipment
The general expectations of exhibitors we talked with were not positive. Exhibitors carefully spoke about some factors influencing the market, such as lower commodities prices and the new government often speaking against Agribusiness that does not promote positive investment decisions.
On the other hand, the projections of business during the show surpass US$ 2,6 Billion (R$ 13,2 Billion), that is 18% nominal growth over 2022 business and actual growth of 9.5% discounting inflation. The expectation is for a recovery in commodities prices in 2H 2023. The government is also announcing more credit for this segment and OEMs are offering their own credit lines.
OEMs are investing in capacity expansion, localization and new products.
The AGCO group announced R$ 1 billion of investment on new product line and capacity in the period of 2023/2024. Read The Article Read This Article, Too
Only Komatsu sold above R$ 100 M (US$ 20 M) and JCB expected 47% growth on 2022 business. Read The Article
Product Launches
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- Pulverizador Autonomo Brasileiro . Arbus 4000 JAV
- Spreader. Uniport 5030 NPK and Tellus 10.000 NPK
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BALDAN. One of the highlights is the Avola sprayer, a self-propelled sprayer with a capacity of 2000 and 2500 liters that motivated R$ 150 Million (US$ 30 Mi) investment on a new unit for self propeled equipment, starting with Avola Sprayer line.
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LS TRACTOR launched Plus Forest line with models of 80, 90 and 100 horsepower.
- Plus 80
- Plus 90
- Plus 100
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KUHN launched the Fighter Sprayer with two technologies in the same machine. The Autospray precision spraying system, which makes operations simpler, possible to select the size of the drop and the required dose, working with a wide speed range. And the I-SPRAY, a system of sensors installed in the spray bar that apply herbicide only at the weeds, avoiding waste and reducing costs. Read Product Information
MAHINDRA Mahindra launched its 110-horsepower tractor (M105) at the show. Now fully manufactured in Brazil, the brand begins production of the model that serves medium-sized rural producers. Mahindra brought to Agrishow 2023 the 6675 F tractor, unique with a cabin designed for application in various fruit orchards. Read Product Information Here’s more Product Information
TATU MARCHESAN launched its line of hydrostatic sprayers at Agrishow 2023. The first self-propelled sprayer of the brand, Kontrol model has advanced technology, 4×4 hydrostatic transmission system, free span of 1.60m, embedded technology with the AGRES monitor and power plant. Read Product Information
JOHN DEERE announced that line of7M tractors will be produced in Brazil by early 2024. Read Product Information
MWM, recently acquired by Tupy, presented to the public the motor pumps in biomethane and diesel versions. Developed in Brazil, the motor pumps will compose the portfolio of products for the agricultural segment. MWM also presented its solution to convert Diesel Trucks to Natural Gas or Biomethane, with total cost 30% lower than acquiring a Natural Gas Truck from the OEM. Read Product Information
CASE IH is betting on connectivity and anticipates electric tractor at Agrishow.
Read Product InformationCase IH and New Holland, brands of CNH Industrial, showed at Agrishow their new launches focused on precision agriculture, through new technologies, the Agxtend line.
Read Product InformationFCA. Dodge / Ram took advantage of Agrishow to show the public for the first time the new Limited version of the 1500 pickup. Read Product Information
HORSCH do Brasil presented at Agrishow 2023 its line of Dakar fine grain seeders with the VF model. Read The Article
Massey Ferguson recently launched the Fuse Guide, an electric autopilot that can be installed on new or used tractors, combine harvesters and sprayers. Read The Article
Volkswagen Trucks and Bus. Volkswagen launched at Agrishow 2023 the brand’s first autonomous truck. The company has just delivered the first 20 units of the VW Constellation 31,280 8×4 with this technology. Read The Article
DAF Trucks Brazil presented an unprecedented version of the DAF XF, the New DAF XF Off-Road truck. Read Product Information.
XCMG showed the On Highway heavy EV truck for the first time for Brazilian Market, initially imported from China. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director Business Development-South America for Power Systems Research
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DATAPOINT: NA Lawn Mower 2023 Production
Download PDFLawn mowers are produced in many designs and power sources and are designed to cut grass in lawns and public areas such as parks and golf courses. Robotic Mowers autonomously mow an area. Walk Behind Reel Mowers use blades set on a revolving cylinder or reel to cut grass. These mowers are powered either through human effort or engine power; when the reel mower is moved forward the reel moves, cutting the grass.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
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Japan’s Emphasis on Hydrogen Power Is Questionable
Japan continues its efforts to make hydrogen a carrier of energy at all levels of society even though the results are not productive. Japan’s focus on hydrogen for transportation, imported hydrogen and derivatives for electrical generation, and hydrogen for home heating and cooking is proving economically destructive.
Japan, and especially, Toyota, has been pushing hydrogen for years. Toyota began exploring hydrogen for vehicles in 1992, at the same time it was exploring electric vehicles. It delivered the first EV cars in 1993.
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China’s Changan Auto To Build EV Plant in Thailand
SOUTHEAST ASIA: THAI REPORT
Changan Automobile Group, a major Chinese automobile manufacturer, will establish a new plant for electric vehicles such as EVs in Thailand, according to the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI). The investment will be US$ 284 million (9.8 billion baht or about 38 billion yen), and construction is expected to be completed within a few years. The initial production capacity will be 100,000 vehicles a year, and on-board batteries will also be manufactured. The Thai government has established an incentive program to encourage local production of EVs, and Chinese EV giants have been actively investing in the country.
In addition to EVs, the new plant will produce electric vehicles such as HVs and PHVs. The company plans to supply vehicles to Southeast Asian countries, Australia, South Africa, and other markets.
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Kia Plans Customer Specific EVs
FAR EAST: SOUTH KOREA REPORT
Kia is pursuing its own EV strategy centered on specific applications such as delivery vehicles and cabs. The company is jointly developing delivery vehicles with Korea’s largest online retailer, Coupang, and customer specific EVs will account for 1 million of the 1.6 million EV sales target for 2030. A dedicated plant will also be built in the suburbs of Seoul.
The company and Coupang will develop vehicles with increased cargo capacity and refrigerated and frozen interior equipment, with the assumption that only one driver will be on board. Coupang will have its own distribution center and delivery vehicles for high-speed delivery and will hire drivers directly. Coupang has indicated that it plans to operate 10,000 EV delivery vehicles in the future.
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Hitachi To Launch Remote Excavator in FY2023
FAR EAST: JAPAN REPORT
Akihiro Komuro Hitachi Construction Machinery says it will release a medium-sized hydraulic excavator that can be operated remotely during fiscal 2023. Workers will be able to remotely operate the excavator without getting on the machine during construction of housing sites and rivers. Demand is expected to increase due to labor shortages at construction sites, and the company will introduce the medium-sized models, which are widely used.
The main target is hydraulic excavators with a body weight of 10 to 30 tons. Hitachi Construction Machinery will prepare a body that can be remotely controlled and will install the necessary remote-control controller and video system in consultation with the customer.
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