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Wednesday 30 October 2024
Electric bus fire in Taiwan raises safety concerns for industry
An electric bus recently caught fire in a parking lot in Taichung, central Taiwan for no apparent reason. The precise cause of the fire is being investigated by the relevant authorities;...
Thursday 24 October 2024
Electric bus fire puts spotlight on battery safety and management
Taiwan's push to electrify all public buses by 2030, with 11,700 diesel buses slated for replacement, has fueled rapid growth in the electric bus industry. However, safety concerns...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
HHTD24: LMFP, 4C fast charging unveiled; six major advancements showcased in battery technology
As a core component of electric vehicles (EVs), battery technology is crucial for enhancing performance and market competitiveness. During the 2024 Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD24), the...
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...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Taiwan forms first closed-loop lithium battery recycling ecosystem
Three Taiwanese companies have joined forces to establish Taiwan's first comprehensive, closed-loop recycling system for lithium batteries, covering every step from battery disassembly...
Monday 23 September 2024
China reportedly bypasses US DRAM tariffs via South Korea
China has successfully circumvented US tariffs on DRAM modules through South Korea, leading to a sharp drop in direct exports of Chinese DRAM modules to the US and a corresponding...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
CATL eyes solar-storage boom as M&A frenzy heats up
The solar industry has officially entered the N-type TOPCon era, but it now faces a significant supply glut. Recently, bargain hunting has emerged in the solar sector, signaling the...
Friday 30 August 2024
China government pushes new policy to raise power battery recycling
China's government has recently called for public consultation for the 2024 version of the Comprehensive Industrial Regulations on the Use of New Energy Vehicle Waste Batteries, aiming...
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...
Monday 5 August 2024
Europe's auto industry faces historic trade deficit amid electrification shift
Europe's automotive industry is poised to face a historic turning point in 2024, with imports expected to surpass exports for the first time in decades. This looming trade deficit...
Tuesday 30 July 2024
AI server boom stokes demand for high-wattage lithium BBUs
The increasing power consumption of AI servers is driving up demand for lithium backup battery units (BBUs), and the ever-higher wattages required are expected to raise the average...
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...
Wednesday 10 July 2024
LMFP battery demand outlook promising
The future of Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) batteries is promising, standing a good chance of gaining a strong presence in the solid-state battery sector, according to Taiwan-based...
Thursday 4 July 2024
LGES reportedly obtains huge LFP battery orders
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has reportedly received major lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery orders from French car maker Renault, providing a boost to the South Korean supply chai...