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Monday 13 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: Apple sparks speculation of partnership with EV startup
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 6 – May 10.
Monday 13 May 2024
Rising Chinese homegrown carmakers offer Global PMX's transforming auto business promising future
China's homegrown car companies attracted the automotive industry's attention at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show last week, while global automakers gathered at the site.
Friday 10 May 2024
Panasonic's battery unit benefits from US subsidy as weak EV demand to impact sales
Panasonic Group reported a record-high net income for the fiscal year ending in March 2024. Its battery business received significant tax credits from the US Inflation Reduction Act...
Friday 10 May 2024
US ponders restrictions for China-made connected cars, new tariffs on EVs
The US-China trade relationship will likely exacerbate as the US might take "extreme action" on Chinese-made connected cars. The Biden administration is also considering new tariffs...
Friday 10 May 2024
Slow EV demand gives Magna double hit
Magna International's Austrian plant is experiencing a double hit resulting from the sluggish EV demand. An EV startup customer has filed for bankruptcy, and orders from legacy automakers...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Backed by robust profit, Toyota to invest JPY2 trillion in supply chain, EV, SDV
Toyota Motor reported hefty profit growth for the past fiscal year ending March 2024, thanks to booming hybrid EV sales and a weaker Japanese Yen. The automaker said it plans to invest...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Asia Optical to pursue growth on 3 fronts, says chairman Lai Yi-Jen
Asia Optical, one of Taiwan's leading optical device suppliers, has achieved several breakthroughs in recent months, as stated by chairman Lai Yi-Jen during the company's earnings...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
US government to grant small, medium-sized auto suppliers US$100 million for EV transition
The US is giving its automotive industry another boost toward EVs. The federal government will offer over US$100 million in grants to help small- and medium-sized automotive components...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Robust aftermarket drives Tong Yang's automotive parts sales
Taiwan-based Tong Yang Group announced its operating results for April 2024 on May 7. The leading car components supplier also revealed that it had purchased land at the Cigu Technology...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
EV makers reportedly compensate South Korean battery companies due to declining procurement
EV manufacturers reportedly failed to purchase the minimum quantity of batteries stipulated by contracts as EV demand softens.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Excellence Opto expected to improve profit significantly in 2H24
Rumors have been around in the electric vehicles market, with Tesla's Cybertruck recently facing a recall, causing a temporary slowdown in supply chain deliveries. It is anticipated...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Huawei's supercharging alliance to push for international standard
Huawei aims to install 100,000 charging piles in China in 2024.
Monday 6 May 2024
Toyota, Tata Motors positioned to benefit from hybrid auto boom
A rapidly growing, global market for hybrid electric vehicles should power earnings at major Asian automakers including Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and India's Tata Motors Ltd.
Monday 6 May 2024
Samsung SDI-Stellantis US joint battery plant reportedly to begin production in November
Samsung SDI and Stellantis have been building a joint battery plant in the US to produce the South Korean company's sixth-generation prismatic battery, P6.
Monday 6 May 2024
US Treasury delays EV battery sourcing restriction, allowing use of Chinese graphite for two more years
The US Department of Treasury will grant EV makers a two-year extension for restrictions on some hard-to-trace battery materials, including China-dominated graphite. The move was...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research