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Friday 20 December 2024
US tariff expansion to Southeast Asia alarms automotive supply chain
The automotive supply chain is increasingly worried about the potential expansion of US tariffs to Southeast Asia.
Thursday 19 December 2024
China leads battery materials as South Korea's Posco Future M faces exit; Lotte eyes LFP mass production
China's battery materials sector is thriving, backed by government subsidies, low electricity costs, and cheaper labor, enabling aggressive investment. In contrast, South Korean firms,...
Thursday 19 December 2024
SYM and ITRI join forces for hydrogen motorcycle milestone, advancing sustainable mobility
Taiwan's Sanyang Motor (SYM) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) have reached a significant milestone in their joint hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle project, successfully...
Monday 16 December 2024
Taiwanese supply chains diversify as global auto market sees modest growth
Global automotive sales, including new energy vehicles (NEVs), are projected to underperform initial expectations in 2024, yet the market maintains an upward trajectory. Facing growing...
Monday 16 December 2024
SiC demand surges as China's EV charging infrastructure expands
In a significant push to support its burgeoning electric vehicle sector, China's charging infrastructure has surged to 12.35 million charging units, with silicon carbide (SiC) becoming...
Monday 16 December 2024
Manufacturers face challenges in America as tariffs rise for Chinese solar materials
The US will increase tariffs on Chinese polysilicon and silicon wafers starting January 2025, raising the rate from 25% to a staggering 50%. This move has left many companies that...
Friday 13 December 2024
Stellantis, CATL partner to build EUR4 bn EV battery plant in Spain
CATL and Stellantis have entered a joint venture to establish a EUR4.038 billion (approx. US$4.25 billion) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, with each party holding a 50% stake. As...
Friday 13 December 2024
Baidu-backed Jiyue Auto hits a wall: CEO admits challenges amid crisis
Jiyue Auto, the automotive startup co-founded by Baidu and Geely, is on the brink of collapse. CEO Joe Xia, in a letter to employees dated December 11, admitted the company faces...
Friday 13 December 2024
BYD expands European EV production; Gotion targets battery growth in Morocco and Slovakia
The European Union's newly imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are sending a ripple of concern through the global auto industry. In response, BYD, the top EV manufacturer...
Thursday 12 December 2024
CATL leads the global battery race: South Korea's top 3 makers struggle to keep up
Global EV battery demand outside China increased by 12.7% from January to October 2024. South Korea's top battery makers—LG Energy Solution (LGES), SK On, and Samsung SDI—recorded...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
RiTdisplay gains success in energy business while fostering new opportunities in biotech sector
PMOLED panel manufacturer RiTdisplay has been aggressively expanding into the energy storage and battery sectors in recent years. After successfully upgrading its energy business...
Monday 9 December 2024
LGES acquires GM battery plant after Trump's election
In light of the sluggish electric vehicle (EV) market and uncertainties following Donald Trump's re-election, LG Energy Solution (LGES) will acquire all shares of the battery plant...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
European auto layoffs ripple across supply chains as Chinese EV makers face setbacks
The European automotive supply chain faces deepening turmoil, with industry giants like Bosch, Valeo, and Ford announcing extensive layoffs. These developments underscore the ongoing...
Monday 2 December 2024
Rohm, Valeo team up for next-gen power electronics
Rohm Semiconductor and Valeo have jointly announced a collaboration to design and develop the next generation of power modules for electric motor inverters, combining their expertise...
Friday 29 November 2024
Push for cobalt-free batteries gains momentum amid geopolitical risks
Lithium-ion batteries, a cornerstone of modern technology, traditionally rely on cobalt for their stability and energy density. However, cobalt's high cost, environmental concerns,...