PSR PowerTALK: Recent Episodes

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PSR PowerTALK Podcast features experts from the global engine and powertrain industry discussing news and trends that affect operations worldwide. Power Systems Research forecasts engine and powertrain production for IC and alternate power machines.

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John Krzesicki speaks with Will Jones, the project manager for the University of Michigan's Solar Car Team.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for Combine production in North America. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, Senior Analyst of Global Operations at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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In his ongoing series on edge computing, John Krzesicki talks with returning guest Carrie Geotz about edge computing in the healthcare industry.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for Combine production in North America. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, Senior Analyst of Global Operations at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD, Director of Product Management and Customer Experience, takes a look at what's in store for the industry segments we follow for the rest of 2021 and beyond.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for Combine production in North America. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, Senior Analyst of Global Operations at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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Maxim Sakov, Market Consultant-Russia for Power Systems Research, discusses his Q3 2021 economic outlook for Russia in this episode of PSR PowerTALK.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for Motorcycle production in North America. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, Senior Analyst of Global Operations at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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In this episode of PSR PowerTALK, Christopher Bamforth, European Market Analyst for Power Systems Research, comments on his Q3 2021 outlook for the European economy.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for Tactical Military Equipment production in North America. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, senior analyst of global operations, at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for global Outboard motor production in North Ameria, Japan, Brazil, China and Thailand. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, Senior Analyst of Global Operations, at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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John Krzesicki talks with Thomas Bourgeois from Pace Energy and Climate Center in his continuing series "Living on the Edge". In today's episode John discusses powering greenhouses and local food production.

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In part 3 of "Living on the Edge" John Krzesicki examines microgrids with his guest Thomas Bourgeois, Deputy Director of Pace Energy and Climate Center.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for Crawler production in North America. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, senior analyst of global operations, at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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In part 2 of his "Living on the Edge" series, John Krzesicki continues his discussion about edge computing with Carrie Goetz. In this podcast they delve deeper into smart cities/communities.

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John Krzesicki talks with Carrie Geotz about the trends in edge computing, a movement that shifts data processing from the cloud to local data centers closer to the applications.

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Chris Fisher, Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst at Power Systems Research, discusses the Q2 2021 global production facts and related forecasts for medium and heavy trucks, as reported in the quarterly PSR Truck Production Index.

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Today Joe Delmont presents the 2021 forecast for personal watercraft production in North America.

This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, senior analyst of global operations, at Power Systems Research. Carol provides annual production forecasts for important equipment applications.

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Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD,  Director of Product Management and Customer Experience, analyzes the North American economic outlook by industry segment.

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Today Fabio Ferraresi, Director of Business Development in South America, discusses Brazil MH vehicle production and trends in MHV propulsion and powertrains.

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Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD,  Director of Product Management and Customer Experience, analyzes the Global economic outlook by region and industry segment.

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Today, PSR PowerTALK Editor Joe Delmont presents the Power Systems Research 2021 North American Utility Vehicle production outlook. We estimate that North American wheel loader production this year will reach 440,100 units; about even with 2020 levels. 

This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, Senior Analyst - Global Operations, at Power Systems Research.

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Today, PSR PowerTALK Editor Joe Delmont presents the Power Systems Research 2021 North American Grader production outlook. We estimate that North American grader production this year will reach 2325 units; up about 8% from 2020 levels. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, senior analyst-global operations, at Power Systems Research.

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Today, PSR PowerTALK Editor Joe Delmont presents the Power Systems Research 2021 North American Skid Steer Loader production outlook. We estimate that North American wheel loader production this year will reach 95,100 units; up about 9% from 2020 levels. 

This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, senior analyst-global operations, at Power Systems Research.

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Joe Zirnhelt is president and CEO of Power Systems Research, a company that provides global data and intelligence on engines and power equipment. In this podcast, Joe describes components modules and how clients use this information to enhance the power and utility of the base data. Key components include Spark Plugs, Filters, Turbos, and Axles that are added to the engines and equipment tracked by Power Systems Research.

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Joe Zirnhelt is president and CEO of Power Systems Research. Today, Joe will describe the landscape of databases available from Power Systems Research and how clients typically access and use the databases. Next week, in Part 2 of this discussion, he’ll explain how component modules are assembled to detail important attributes about the engines and equipment such as Turbos, Transmissions and Axles.

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The Q1 2021 PSR PowerTracker survey provides information on North American gen-set sales trends. Joe Zirnhelt, Power Systems Research President and CEO, provides the analysis.

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Fabio Ferraresi directs PSR new business development efforts in South America. Today, he discusses the outlook for Ag Equipment Production in Brazil. Production in the first quarter of 2021 was the best since 2013 and he sees annual growth of about 25% moving forward.

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Maxim Sakov, Market Consultant-Russia for Power Systems Research, discusses his Q1 2021 economic outlook for Russia in this episode of PSR PowerTALK.

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In this episode of PSR PowerTALK, Chris Fisher, senior commercial vehicle analyst at Power Systems Research, talks about the reasons for the 42.5% first quarter 2021 drop in global truck production.

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Jim Downey talks with Sarah Jensen from OEM Off-Highway for their OEM Industry Update podcast. We present it here with their permission.

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we spoke with Jim Downey, Vice President-Global Data Products, Power Systems Research, about the current state of the North American mining equipment market. He says mining equipment production is expected to rebound 13% in 2021 and continue growing over the next 5 years.

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In this episode of PSR PowerTALK, Christopher Bamforth, European Market Analyst for Power Systems Research, comments on his outlook for the European economy.

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On this podcast, PSR PowerTALK Editor Joe Delmont presents the Power Systems Research 2021 North American ATV production outlook. We estimate that ATV production in Mexico and the US this year will jump to 301,000 units, up about 9% from the 275,600 units produced last year.

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In this episode of PSR PowerTALK, Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD,  Dir. of Prod. Mgt. & Customer Experience, discusses why the North American economy could post record growth of more than 6% in 2021.

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Today, PSR PowerTALK Editor Joe Delmont presents the Power Systems Research 2021 North American wheel loader production outlook. We estimate that North American wheel loader production this year will reach 18,644 units, up about 19% from the 15,600 units produced last year. This forecast has been developed by Carol Turner, senior analyst-global operations, at Power Systems Research.

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The Q4 2020 PSR PowerTracker survey provides information on North American gen-set sales and production from manufacturers, consumers and retailers. Joe Zirnhelt, Power Systems Research president and CEO, provides the analysis.

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Today, PSR PowerTALK Editor Joe Delmont presents the Power Systems Research 2021 global snowmobile production outlook. The forecast calls for 107,250 units, up 16%.

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Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD,  Dir. of Prod. Mgt. & Customer Experience, analyzes the North American economic outlook with special emphasis on the Administration’s efforts to control emissions.

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OEM Off-Highway recently interviewed Power Systems' Chris Fisher for their OEM Industry Update podcast.  Here we present it with their permission

This week on OEM Industry Update we speak with Chris Fischer, Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst, Power Systems Research, about the current state of the North American commercial vehicle market. He says truck demand continues to be strong and is expected to remain so through 2022 and possibly even into 2023. Inventory stocking and solid growth in single family housing are among the factors positively impacting the market.

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Carlos Briganti, managing director of the Power Systems Research South American operations, analyzes the outlook for MHV production in Brazil, with special emphasis on the trends away from diesel power.

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Power Systems senior commercial vehicle analyst discusses the Q4 2020 global production facts and related forecasts for medium and heavy trucks.