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Thursday 13 July 2023
Japanese car vendors sending RFQs for new-gen models to Taiwan companies, say sources
Japan-based automakers, which are accelerating the transformation of automotive electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, have begun sending requests for quotation (RFQ) to a number...
Tuesday 13 June 2023
BEVs and hydrogen fuel cells targeted by Toyota for future growth
Toyota announced that its all-solid-state battery under development could be available in all of its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as early as 2027.
Tuesday 13 June 2023
Toyota aims to launch EV with solid-state battery in 2027; BYD to build joint sodium-ion battery plant
Aligning with its goal of rolling out next-generation EVs in 2026, Toyota is working on equipping the new models with all-solid-state batteries as early as 2027. Chinese automaker...
Friday 2 June 2023
Toyota ramps up BEV and battery investments in US
According to Toyota's statement, the company further expanded its investments in the US amid increasing demand for EVs and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that mandates automakers...
Monday 29 May 2023
Joint venture between Toyota and Denso to participate in diamond power semiconductor R&D
Japanese precision component manufacturer Orbray announced that it has signed a contract with automotive semiconductor R&D corporation Mirise Technologies to conduct R&D on...
Monday 22 May 2023
Akio Toyoda wants to make more than just EVs — and has plenty of company
When Japan played host to Group of Seven leaders last week, the country's top auto executives formed a united front to deliver a familiar message:
Thursday 18 May 2023
Top Toyota scientist says world lacks the resources to go all-EV
Toyota Motor Corp.'s top scientist warned that transitioning to electric vehicles too quickly could lead drivers to hold on to old gas guzzlers and called for hybrids to be given...
Monday 15 May 2023
Foreign carmakers slow in electrification would see high unused capacity in China
Major automakers based outside China, such as General Motors and Volkswagen, will likely lose market share in the world's largest car market with slower pace of electrification, according...
Friday 12 May 2023
Lithium companies Allkem and Livent to merge as the mineral grows important for EVs
Global lithium chemical companies Allkem and Livent announced their merger that will create a new company with a value of US$10.6 billion. The tie-up of the two entities is poised...
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Toyota aims record production sales for FY24, localizing China development to speed up
Challenged by factors like material prices, Toyota Motor saw operating income decrease in the fiscal year 2023 while volume sales increased across all regions. In addition, the automaker...
Thursday 20 April 2023
Tier-1 automotive suppliers see recent EV price cuts as a localized concern
Tesla cut prices for electric vehicles sold in China, Japan, and South Korea earlier this year, and has recently initiated price cuts in additional markets including Germany, France,...
Monday 10 April 2023
Toyota to launch 10 new BEVs by 2026, continuing diverse electrification strategies
Toyota has revealed plans to scale up its battery EV business. The automaker aims to roll out 10 new BEV models by 2026, achieving 1.5 million vehicle sales annually. In 2025, it...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Rapidus investors eyeing secure advanced chip capacity
Rapidus, a new Japanese wafer foundry with the goal of manufacturing 2nm chips, will set up a wafer fab at Chitose in Hokkaido, northern Japan. Its eight major investors, including...
Thursday 16 February 2023
US to require 55% federal-funded EV charger components locally made by July 2024
The US Department of Transportation released the EV charging standards on February 15 to ensure a predictable charging experience. Following the regulation, all charging stations...
Monday 13 February 2023
New Toyota CEO Koji Sato assembles leadership team for EV era
Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled several changes to its senior management as Koji Sato prepares to take over as chief executive officer, seeking to improve the carmaker's strategy and...