Trends in Lithium-Ion Batteries Highlighted by Japan Battery Show
We recently attended the 10th International Rechargeable Battery Expo (Japan Battery Show) in Tokyo, which saw many companies from across the whole industry chain come...
LATAM Electric Bus Market Strong but May Fail to Reach Potential
Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems are the dominant form of public transportation in many of the major cities across Latin America. Latin American BRT systems...
How will the PLC Market be Impacted by the Manufacturing Slowdown?
With the manufacturing sector facing a bleak outlook in 2019, we thought it prudent to share our projections for the growth and development of the...
Robust UK Manufacturing Economy Challenged by Brexit Uncertainty
Up until now, we’ve resisted writing on the topic of Brexit, largely because the media is flooded with commentary about it. However, with numerous customers...
Who are the Leading Vendors of Mobile Hydraulics?
Global sales of hydraulics used in mobile applications saw strong growth in 2017 and reached nearly $14.8bn. Early indicators for 2018 suggest that the upward...
Is the Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Market Ready for Electrification?
In May 2018 the European Commission set out a two-staged target for the reduction of CO2 emissions produced by heavy-duty vehicles including heavy-duty trucks, buses...
Industrial Controls on Growth Path Despite Manufacturing Slowdown
We predict that global PLC, DCS and remote I/O revenues will maintain positive growth in 2019 (growing by 0.6%), despite being negatively impacted by the...
The Future of Motor & Drive Systems in the North American HVACR Industry
Opportunities for drive and motor energy efficiency enhancements but unique challenges encountered deploying to end-users. I recently moderated a panel at the Motor & Drive...
The Future of Hybrid and Electric Trucks & Buses
With a growing concern for the negative health implications of NOx and other particulate matter released from the combustion of fossil fuels, it’s no surprise...