DIGITIMES regularly interviews leading industry executives, inviting them to talk frankly about the technology issues and the business challenges that need to be addressed in an industry that is marked by constant change. We always welcome the opportunity to discuss industry trends and issues face-to-face, via email or during a conference call, especially for companies that are targeting the Greater China market.
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Israeli Auto Cybersecurity Startups (5): Unknown cybersecurity threats emerging as cars become connected, says Upstream Security
Cybersecurity firms are firing on all cylinders in response to the demand coming from the automotive industry. Yoav Levy, co-founder and CEO of Upstream Security,...

Israeli Auto Cybersecurity Startups (3): Risk of hacking a car is much higher than a cell phone, Karamba Security says
Vehicle cybersecurity has become more likely at stake as cars enable connectivity. Karamba Security, an Israel-based startup, offers end-to-end solutions covering...

Israeli Auto Cybersecurity Startups (2): Every vehicle should meet fighter jet defense standards, says GuardKnox
With the global automotive industry moving towards full electrification, future vehicles are positioned to offer increasing levels of autonomy and connectivity,...

Israeli Auto Cybersecurity Startups (1): Most vehicles today are not developed with cybersecurity in mind, says Cybellum
Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the center of the world's push toward a decarbonized future, and the importance of cybersecurity in the automotive domain is without...

Political economists' views over Russia-Ukraine crisis, China and semiconductors (Part 1)
The Russian invasion into Ukraine caught the world by surprise and we have not seen any sign of Russian attacks subsiding. Half the globe away from the battleground,...

Indian electric bus maker JBM to clock 1 billion e-kilometers in next 3-4 years
As authorities across India reveal plans to roll out EV buses, JBM Group, one of the largest Indian manufacturers of electric buses, has said that they plan to...

Korean EV makers have the edge over Japanese in India: IHS
Korean carmakers like Hyundai and Kia may do better than their Japanese counterparts in India because of their aggressive focus on EV technology, according to...

Vingroup founder pledges to garner international recognition of VinFast EV brand
During the pandemic, one entrepreneur has garnered significant attention in Vietnam–Pham Nhat Vuong, founder of Vingroup. At the end of 2021, Forbes magazine...

Partnerships vital as India's Hero Electric targets multi-million output
To promote growth, the electric vehicle (EV) industry requires partnerships more than the traditional auto industry does, because of the nature of EV technology,...

Low-power chips to bridge metaverse gap, says NXP Greater China chairman
There has been a large gap between imagination and realization when it comes to the metaverse, according to Ting Wei Li, chairman of NXP Greater China. However,...

Hotai taking MaaS to the next level, says director Pin-Tsung Wu
There is no doubt about it, from automotive manufacturing to Mobility as a Service (MaaS), any company whose core focus is vehicles will have to begin focusing...

Mercedes has aggressive plans for Indian luxury EV market
Mercedes Benz, one of the most popular and iconic luxury carmakers, said they have aggressive plans for the Indian EV market as more customers become interested...

India electric vehicle market supply-constrained: tech startup Matter
The Indian electric vehicle market is growing steadily but there aren't enough products that can meet the demand, according to Matter, a technology startup focusing...

Vehicle-as-a-service platform optimizes fleet management and EV adoption: Interview with Autofleet
The rise of "mobility-as-a-service" or "vehicle-as-a-service," such as car rental services, car sharing, or ridesharing services, not only provides people with...

ICT opportunities in automotive electronics: Q&A with Inventec chairman Tom Cho
The arrival of the electric vehicle (EV) age has brought with it new opportunities for Taiwan's ICT industry, resetting the race between Hon Hai Precision Industry...

We know users better than ICE brands: India's first electric scooter maker
India's first electric scooter maker, Ather Energy, says it has the edge over the traditional two-wheeler companies like Bajaj, Enfield, and TVS because of their...

The EV motor market: Q&A with Tatung chairman MK Lu
Foxconn Electronics will cooperate with Japan-based Nidec to develop and produce motors for use in electric vehicles (EV) in Taiwan and this will bring competitive...

Innovative EV charging startups try to upgrade India's creaking infra
Electric vehicles are slowly making an entry into the Indian market, but their adoption remains slow. The main reason for this is concerns about charging infrastructure...

Organic carbon battery may charge 10 times faster: Interview with PJP Eye
The automotive industry is renovating and electrifying its products to reduce carbon emission, stimulating innovations with batteries. Japan-based startup PJP...

6 megatrends in capital market: Interview with Duncan Davidson, co-founder of Bullpen Capital
Companies around the world kept tapping the capital market with trillions of dollars. In 2021, some US$8.7 trillion has been raised through equity sales, bond...

Scooters cannot be excluded from smart mobility: interview with Aeon Motor CEO Tony Lin
Electrification is brought to the table as the public and private sector tackle climate change by attempting to achieve carbon neutrality. Taiwan is a small market...

Wireless power revolutionizes car manufacturing: Interview with Solace Power CEO Neil Chaulk
The automobile industry is going through some fundamental changes. More and more technology companies are eyeing the electric vehicle (EV) market, planning either...

AI assistant empowers future of cars: Interview with Inago founder & CEO Ron Di Carlantonio
The well-established automotive industry is evolving very fast to electrify vehicles for the goal of net-zero carbon emissions. The electric revolution also redefines...

Energy management vital for EV charging infrastructure: Q&A with Electrum Charging Solutions CEO Broderick Gunning
Electrum Charging Solutions is a Canadian startup that provides end-to-end electrical infrastructure solutions to corporations, governments, utilities, developers,...