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Wednesday 21 December 2022
Audi to transform global production sites to make EVs by 2029
Audi has embarked on accelerating the electrification effort. According to a production plan for the future announced on December 20, every Audi plant will make EVs by 2029. The automaker...
Wednesday 21 December 2022
XPeng sets up battery subsidiary despite losses
Following Nio's newly-established battery subsidiary, XPeng has set up an entity focusing on battery and its components manufacturing, which may imply that XPeng is trying to develop...
Wednesday 21 December 2022
Full solid-state LiDAR technology supported by 3D sensing and automotive supply chain
The "future car" trend will be driven by functions like ADAS. To realize these functions, sensing technology, both for the interior and exterior of the vehicle, has continued to evolve...
Tuesday 20 December 2022
An EV buying guide for people fed up with Tesla's Elon Musk
So you wanted to buy a Tesla, but then Elon Musk bought Twitter, got offended by trolls, flirted with QAnon and started banning journalists. Now you're not so sure?
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Renesas resumes Beijing chip plant production on Dec. 20
Japan-based Renesas Electronics has resumed production at its chip plant in Beijing after a suspension caused...
Tuesday 20 December 2022
China automotive IC makers may benefit from government's subsidization
The China government plans to offer over CNY1,000 billion (US$143.3 billion) to subsidize China-based semiconductor makers again in a bid to boost development of local semiconductor...
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Indonesia to subsidize US$5,000 for every sale of locally produced EV
Indonesia is planning to offer incentives for makers of electric cars and motorbikes, and a 40% of TKDN (domestic component level) may be required for the vehicles to be eligible...
Tuesday 20 December 2022
US Treasury to announce IRA battery materials guidance in March 2023
The US' Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will play a fundamental role in scaling up the country's EV market. The US Treasury Department said on December 19 that it will delay the issuance...
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Google introduces AI-based solutions to ensure internet access for all Indians
During the 8th Google for India event held on December 19, Google showcased a series of new features and is looking to leverage its AI capabilities to help ensure democratized and...
Monday 19 December 2022
Growing COVID cases forces Renesas to suspend Beijing plant
Japan-based Renesas Electronics has halted production at its chip plant in Beijing due to the growing COVID case number at the site. According to media reports, the company has suspended...
Monday 19 December 2022
Svolt Energy's new battery technology enables over 800km range with LFP chemistry
China-based Svolt Energy introduced a new battery design, Dragon Armor, on its third Battery Day. The company said the technology is safer and can offer a more extended range. A new...
Monday 19 December 2022
Moongate powers Taipei Blockchain Week with NFT-gated ticketing
Despite the recent fallout in the crypto industry and some of the negative connotations derived from speculations on non-fungible tokens (NFT), entrepreneurs and developers of the...
Monday 19 December 2022
Tailift begins to ship Li-ion battery pack laser welding machine
Laser processing and logistics equipment maker Tailift has shipped the first lithium(Li)-ion battery pack laser welding machine and aims to produce 100 units in three years, according...
Monday 19 December 2022
Mercedes-Benz to ramp up production of EV components in Germany and China
Mercedes-Benz revealed more details on Dec 14 of its "100% electric" plan. The plan includes production ramp of electric drivetrain and EV battery in Europe, mainly Germany, and China,...
Monday 19 December 2022
Taiwan has advantages of developing perovskite solar cells, says TPSC chairma
While development of perovskite solar cells in Taiwan has lagged behind the US, Japan, China, and some European countries, Taiwan has advantages when ut comes to third-generation...