DIGITIMES Electric Vehicles news

Apr 21

Exclusive: US battery push faces EV headwinds, but energy storage boom offers relief

Despite a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles (EV) that has complicated efforts to localize lithium battery production in the US — and even cast doubt on the viability of some joint ventures between automakers and battery makers — another opportunity is rapidly coming into view.

BYD reassesses Malaysia factory project as talks stall with the government

Apr 21

Commentary: China motorcycle maker tests premium shift through performance engineering

Apr 21

Foreign carmakers in China turn to local tech to regain lost ground

Apr 21

Nissan slashes rare earth in EV motors, cutting China supply risk

Apr 21

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MOBILITYAI is turning cars into mobile living spaces, Taiwan's ARTC Chief says

Apr 22, 08:30

As advances in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerate, the global auto industry is transforming any in its history. Jheng-Jian Wang, chairman of Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), said the car of the future will no longer be merely a means of transportation, but a "mobile living space" capable of reasoning and decision-making. At the center of this shift, he said, are two technologies: the smart cockpit and end-to-end AI driving systems.

AVBYD seeks role in Europe's auto lobby as Chinese carmakers gain ground

Apr 22, 08:20

On April 20, BYD formally applied to join the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and has begun discussions with the group, according to foreign media reports. If approved, it would become the first Chinese automaker admitted to the association — a milestone that could amplify its voice in Europe's policy and regulatory debates.

BATTERYInterview: How a Taiwanese startup convinced Tesla to open up its energy storage system

Apr 22, 08:13

A green energy startup from Taiwan is heading to Silicon Valley with an unconventional argument: the most valuable layer in the energy transition may not be more solar panels, but the AI dispatch layer that sits between generation and consumption.

AVTaiwan's Turing Drive targets industrial markets as Robotaxi hype slows

Apr 21

While much of the world's attention remains fixed on robotaxis navigating open roads, David Shen, chief executive of Turing Drive, argues that the true commercial breakthrough for autonomous driving may lie elsewhere, in what he calls "specialized environments," such as factories, ports, and rural regions.

MOBILITYTransportation industry moves toward on-demand, driverless mobility networks

Apr 21

Transportation is moving beyond the era of the automobile toward a more fragmented ecosystem of mobility devices, a shift that represents not only a technological upgrade but also a broader transformation in urban life.

BATTERYMercedes-Benz taps Samsung SDI for first-ever EV battery partnership

Apr 21

Samsung SDI has signed a multi-year agreement to supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to Mercedes-Benz, marking its first confirmed entry into the German luxury carmaker's EV lineup and concluding months of advanced negotiations over one of the industry's most closely watched battery deals.

MOBILITYBeyond the workhorse: CMC maps AI, autonomy, and lifestyle as the new commercial vehicle agenda

Apr 21

The commercial vehicle sector is at an inflection point. As software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and autonomous driving reshape the global automotive industry, China Motor Corporation (CMC) Vice President Hung-ching Yang used a keynote address on April 16 to lay out a four-stage evolution of the sector. His message was clear: AI enablement, energy transition, and cybersecurity will define who leads the next generation of mobility.

MOBILITYUS Commerce Secretary says BYD has no role in American auto market

Apr 20

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Chinese capital will have no meaningful place in America's auto sector, arguing that the country does not need companies such as electric vehicle maker BYD.

AUTO COMPONENTSChinese auto parts chain expands amid smart and electric vehicle surge

Apr 20

China, the world's largest single automotive market, is also the most intense testing ground for the industry's shift toward smart and electric vehicles. DIGITIMES Research notes that China's adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and intelligent cockpits in new cars has rapidly outpaced other regions, reaching significant penetration, especially in mid- to high-end models. Electric vehicles (EVs) have overtaken internal combustion engine cars as the sales leader in the passenger car segment, with the speed and scale of this transformation surpassing prior market expectations.

V2XToyota Corolla's standard ADAS raises global debate on subscriptions

Apr 20

A budget-friendly Toyota Corolla in the US offering standard, zero-cost advanced driver-assistance systems could reshape global expectations by undercutting automakers that rely on paid software subscriptions. The move intensifies pressure on manufacturers to include essential ADAS features at purchase and challenges the economics of subscription-based vehicle services and consumer attitudes worldwide.

V2XGeely's AI-powered i-HEV challenges Toyota's hybrid dominance

Apr 20

Geely Auto Group's new intelligent hybrid electric vehicle platform promises to shake up the global hybrid market by consolidating smart driving, cockpit, and chassis functions into a single central controller, potentially lowering fuel consumption and challenging established hybrid leaders — while offering an alternative to full battery electric vehicles for consumers.

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