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2024-11-12

Fenatran International Road Cargo Transport Show

SHOW REPORT

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Fabio Ferraresi Dir. Business Development South America

Fabio Ferraresi holds a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo, and he received his MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He also holds CMQ-OE and CQE certifications from American Society for Quality. He has experience in automotive business in South America and Asia. He has worked for Eaton Corporation for 12 years in Brazil and China in positions such as supplier development manager, supply chain manager, factory manager and quality manager. Fabio also serves as business development director of Grupo Engenho, a consulting company with activities in business management and Operational excellence. Fabio joined the Power Systems Research team in 2014.

Fenatran is one of the largest transport and logistics fairs in Latin America. It is held every other year in São Paulo, Brazil. This year it was held Nov. 4 – 8 and, as usual, introduced significant launches in the road transport sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and connectivity.

This year’s edition featured 600 exhibitors, including 74 new brands, spread across an area of over 100,000 m²; more than 60,000 people attended. The Power Systems Research team in South America visited the show to monitor trends

Categories: Central/South America, Commercial Vehicles, Electrification, PowerTALK, Production, Show Reports

Office: Brazil Office

2024-11-11

Alternative Power Report, November 2024

Guy Youngs

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The November 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research includes articles on battery development and discussions on the declining costs of battery power for EVs. Reduced battery costs means reduced costs for EVs, too. An article discusses the outlook for clean energy in the U.S. now that Trump has regained the White House. PSR

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

Categories: Alternative Power, Alternative Power Reports, AltPwr, Batteries, Emissions, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen, Passenger Cars, Minivans, and SUVs, Production

Office: United States Offices

2024-11-01

2024 NA Combine Production

Carol Turner

4,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Combines expected to be produced in North America in 2024.

A Combine is a farm machine that harvests grain crops. Combines can reap, thresh and winrow crops into a single process. Crops include wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, etc. Combines overall boost crop output and farm income.

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. PSR

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

Categories: Agricultural, DataPoint, Datapoint Reports, Production

Office: United States Offices

2024-10-15

Alternative Power Report, October 2024

Guy Youngs

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There’s plenty of news on battery development of EVs in the October 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research. You can also read about VW’s plans to restructure its labor force, as well as several articles on hydrogen power. PSR

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

Categories: Alternative Power, Alternative Power Reports, AltPwr, Batteries, Europe, Hydrogen, Passenger Cars, Minivans, and SUVs, Production

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2024-10-14

EU OKs Tariff Hike on Chinese EVs

Jack Hao

The European Union has approved a tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles, according to the report from Agence France-Presse. Politicians and industry representatives from several European countries had previously expressed opposition to the European Commission’s investigation, and China also condemned the EU’s move to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as a typical act of protectionism.

Several European diplomats told Agence France-Presse that despite strong opposition led by Germany, the EU still approved the imposition of high tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. According to the report, 10 countries, including France and Italy, supported the imposition of a tariff of up to 35.3% on top of the existing 10% tariff. Five countries, including Germany and Hungary, voted against, and another 12 countries abstained.

Categories: Economics, Europe, Passenger Cars, Minivans, and SUVs, PowerTALK

Office: China Office

2024-10-12

Randon Delivers First Electric Drive Semi-Trailer

Fabio Ferraresi

Randon showcased its innovations at two major global mobility fairs. At the IANA Intermodal Expo in the U.S., it celebrated delivering its first container chassis semi-trailer with the e-Sys system to the North American market. This sale was made through its subsidiary, Hercules Chassis, to South Carolina Port Authorities. Randon also participated in the IAA Transportation fair in Germany, where it focused on expanding exports from its U.S. subsidiary, especially targeting the African market.

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PSR Analysis: This announcement opens doors for Randon to increase its market penetration in the U.S. and possibly expand into neighboring markets such as Canada and Mexico. Success with this technology in one of the largest global markets can also enhance Randon’s brand recognition, credibility, and export potential, especially in regions that prioritize advanced and sustainable logistics solutions. PSR

Fabio Ferraresi is Director Business Development-South America for Power Systems Research

Categories: Central/South America, Commercial Vehicles, Electrification, North America, PowerTALK, Production

Office: Brazil Office

Brazil Set To Start First Natural Gas Truck Corridor

Fabio Ferraresi

BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA REPORT

Eneva, a natural gas operator, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Virtu LNG’s truck fleet, starting in January 2025. This fuel will be used for the logistics and distribution operations of Yara Brasil, a global leader in plant nutrition.

The initiative will begin in Maranhão and is expected to expand to other states. The transportation contract was signed on September 24 at the ROG-e fair, a major oil and gas event.

Categories: Central/South America, Commercial Vehicles, LNG, PowerTALK

Office: Brazil Office

Ammonia-fueled Tugboat Completed

Akihiro Komuro

JAPAN REPORT

NYK has announced the completion of an ammonia-fueled tugboat, which was produced through research and development in cooperation with IHI and ClassNK. This is the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel designed for commercial use. It will be used for commercial operations in Tokyo Bay during a three-month demonstration voyage.

Source: New Energy News

Categories: Marine, PowerTALK, Production

Office: Japan Office

Electric Tractors Near for India Agriculture

Aditya Kondejkar

INDIA REPORT

As India continues to embrace electrification across many sectors, agriculture stands as one of the next frontiers for transformation. Despite substantial progress in electric vehicles (EVs) for urban mobility, the Agricultural sector, particularly off-road machinery like tractors, remains largely unaddressed. Yet, with emerging technological innovations and government support, electric tractors are poised to revolutionize Indian farming.

Government Initiatives and the Current Landscape.India’s government has taken significant steps to encourage electrification in multiple sectors. Initiatives such as FAME I & II, the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) have propelled the EV market forward. By the end of FY2024, cumulative EV sales reached over 4.1 million units, primarily dominated by two-wheelers and three-wheelers. However, the agricultural sector remains an exception, with minimal progress in electrifying farming machinery.

Categories: Agricultural, Electrification, Indian Subcontinent, PowerTALK, Production

Office: India Office

VW Employment “Earthquake” Hits Germany

Guy Youngs

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

Volkswagen Group has let it be known that it might need to shutter two factories in Germany. It also indicated it might need to end the “guaranteed employment” policy it has adhered to for decades that is designed to ensure workers there will always be a job for them within the Volkswagen family. The news has rocked the company and has been described as an earthquake by some in the German media

Layoffs, which are common in the industry, are not the Volkswagen way, but now it appears that this promise is in danger as the company struggles to adapt to the current market situation.

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PSR Analysis: There is much criticism of VW’s failure to grasp the opportunities presented by the electric and hybrid car markets. There is also a lot of criticism about those EV models that VW does build. This coupled with the fact that every fifth electric vehicle sold in Europe today is produced in China, means that the German auto industry is now in crisis and what it does next may determine if it survives. PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

Categories: Alternative Power, Europe, Passenger Cars, Minivans, and SUVs, PowerTALK, Production

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Fabio Ferraresi

Alternative Power Report, November 2024

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