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Monday 14 October 2024
China controls 80% of lithium battery materials market, Japanese firms seek opportunities
China's growing market share in electric vehicles (EVs) and automotive lithium-ion batteries has propelled its dominance in lithium-ion battery materials.
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwan's EV chargers rev up for fast charging era
Electric vehicle adoption hinges on charging infrastructure, and Taiwan's industry players are raising the bar with ultra-fast DC solutions to bring charging times closer to traditional...
Friday 11 October 2024
Taiwanese firms spotlight opportunities in the UK electric vehicle market amidst industry transformation
The British automotive industry was once the world's largest car exporter, with a history dating back to the 19th century. However, with changes in the global environment and the...
Monday 7 October 2024
ST unveils new generation of SiC power technology tailored for next-gen EV traction inverters
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) is introducing its fourth generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology. The Generation 4 technology brings new benchmarks in power efficiency,...
Friday 4 October 2024
Hyundai Motor launches ambitious battery production strategy
Hyundai Motor has unveiled its battery self-production plan, marking a significant step into in-house electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing. With several automakers, including...
Friday 4 October 2024
TSEC's solar cell exports show success with steady rise over quarters
William Liao, Senior Vice President, and Henry Chiang, spokesperson of TSEC, stated on October 3 that the solar module and cell production capacity in the US is currently only half...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
BYD speeds up solid-state battery rollout, targeting full adoption within 5 years
The electric vehicle (EV) sector is intensifying efforts to advance solid-state battery technology, with BYD's chief scientist Yubo Lian announcing that commercialization could occur...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Can Taiwan firms survive next to EV battery giants?
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for use in electric vehicles (EV) are regarded as the second most important strategic industry in many countries, after semiconductors. Manufacturers...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Samsung SDI bets big on lithium batteries amid strategic shift, enters LFP market for niche applications
Samsung SDI recently announced its intention to focus more on its lithium battery business by selling its polarizer division to a Chinese manufacturer for KRW1.1 trillion (approx...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
SK On launches voluntary redundancy scheme amid declining EV market
SK On, the fifth-largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer globally, has announced its first voluntary redundancy program aimed at workforce reduction. This initiative arises...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
European automakers face pressure from China, Euro 7 amid weak EV sales
European electric vehicle (EV) sales suffered a weak performance in 2024. Automakers are facing great pressure from Chinese EVs and potential emission penalties.
Monday 30 September 2024
Intel's EUR10 billion semiconductor plant stalls amid German chips and batteries budget battle
Intel's EUR10 billion (approx. US$10.5 billion) semiconductor plant in Magdeburg, Germany, has hit a major roadblock as the country faces a critical budget tug-of-war between funding...
Friday 27 September 2024
AI PCs to drive battery module ASP
AI PCs will bring new opportunities to component manufacturers. Battery module manufacturer Simplo stated that due to AI PCs requiring larger battery capacity, the average selling...
Friday 27 September 2024
Semco utilizes MLCC experience to develop world's first mini solid-state battery
Semco has developed the world's first "mini oxide-based solid-state battery" capable of being integrated into wearable devices. The company is reportedly conducting product tests...
Thursday 26 September 2024
European battery makers struggle as EV demand cools and investments falter
Europe's homegrown lithium battery sector is grappling with widening losses as electric vehicle (EV) demand slows and automakers face challenges in their transition to electrificat...