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Wednesday 14 August 2024
US-based QPO launches energy storage plant with Taiwan-based Yulon backing
US-made energy storage cells have recently begun their first round of price quoting for 2025 demand. In a positive development for US home energy storage manufacturing, QPO Energy...
Friday 9 August 2024
Chinese cell manufacturers poised to lead US LFP battery supply
The US government has introduced legislation to foster a localized battery ecosystem, aiming to reduce dependence on Asian suppliers. However, Chinese cell manufacturers investing...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Lithium boom turns to bust as prices crash
Lithium was previously considered a highly profitable sector during the electric vehicle (EV) boom. However, declining lithium prices have caused significant disruptions across the...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Gus Technology to set up EV battery plant in Indonesia to expand global reach
Gus Technology, a Taiwanese battery OEM and custom battery service provider, has announced plans to build an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in Indonesia. This move is...
Friday 26 July 2024
Musk backs Trump despite benefiting from Biden's green energy policies for profits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has vocally supported US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Thursday 25 July 2024
Green energy at a crossroads: the potential impact of a Trump victory
In recent weeks, the shooting incident involving Donald Trump, combined with President Joe Biden's gaffe that raised public concerns about his cognitive health, led to Biden announcing...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Slowing demand, policy changes limit EV adoption
Disappointing demand growth, uncertainties surrounding the upcoming US presidential election, and government policy changes have slowed the adoption of electric vehicles (EV), according...
Thursday 25 July 2024
Foxconn steps up investment in China
Under the current geopolitical climate, the trend toward localized production is set to continue for some time. Yet Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn) is seemingly bucking the trend, instead...
Tuesday 23 July 2024
EU tariff dilemma: Balancing anti-subsidy measures on Chinese EVs with economic reliance
The European Union finds itself at a crossroads as it considers implementing anti-subsidy provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports by the end of November. This...
Monday 22 July 2024
Why didn't SK On make a profit in any of the 10 quarters since its establishment?
The SK Group views EV-related businesses as a key growth area for the future, which is why its battery subsidiary SK On invested over KRW20 trillion (US$14.5 billion) to expand its...
Friday 19 July 2024
The German electrification dream falters as supplier bankruptcy surges 60%
The automotive industry's shift towards electrification is proving to be a more treacherous journey than anticipated, with actual performance falling short of expectations and investments...
Friday 12 July 2024
Texas forges partnership with Samsung and SK Group, eyes future AI and EV collaborations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Indo-Pacific trip has brought him to South Korea, where he has focused on strengthening economic ties and exploring technological collaborations. The...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Nissan to launch in-house LFP battery production in 2028, reducing reliance on China amid ternary cost concerns
Nissan Motor has decided to initiate in-house mass production of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries starting from fiscal 2028 (April 2028 - March 2029), as the cost of ternary...
Thursday 11 July 2024
Traditional Tier-1 suppliers struggle as electrification reshapes auto supply chain
The automotive industry's ongoing transition to electronic systems and electrification is creating a "tug-of-war" between new and established Tier-1 suppliers, known for supplying...
Thursday 11 July 2024
SK On partners with Nissan to fuel EV battery supply chain
South Korea's SK On is gearing up to power Japan's Nissan in a groundbreaking Electric Vehicle (EV) battery supply collaboration. This strategic alliance aims to bolster Nissan's...