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Friday 23 January 2026
Solum Advanced Materials develops ultrathin stainless steel foil for all-solid-state batteries
South Korean materials company Solum Advanced Materials has created a 10-micron ultrathin stainless steel foil using its proprietary Equi-Speed Asymmetric Rolling (ESAR) technology. The foil is intended as an anode current collector in all-solid-state batteries and is undergoing sample evaluations with global battery and automotive manufacturers.
Thursday 22 January 2026
MFTBC, Foxconn to form joint venture for e-bus manufacturing

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), a major Japanese commercial vehicle maker, has announced to establish a joint venture with Taiwan-based Foxconn.

Thursday 22 January 2026
US-Canada trade tensions rattle Detroit's Big Three

A century-old automotive trading relationship between the US and Canada is approaching a breaking point, accelerated by repeated statements from President Trump that have cast doubt on the future of cross-border integration.

Monday 19 January 2026
Trump questions USMCA, opens door to Chinese carmakers
Speaking at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, President Trump delivered a set of remarks that startled both policymakers and industry executives. He openly questioned the long-term value of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) and, in an unexpected turn, extended what appeared to be an olive branch to Chinese automakers.
Thursday 15 January 2026
Taiwan's Holtek sees surge in MCU sales, launches compact energy and fire-safety units
After navigating a turbulent year of US-China tariffs, Taiwanese microcontroller (MCU) maker Holtek Corp. closed 2025 with a full-year revenue of NT$3.058 billion (US$96 million), up 22.2% from the previous year. The company said it sees growth opportunities in behind-the-meter energy storage and lithium battery fire-safety solutions, with plans to roll out medium- and small-power portable storage units for the residential market, as well as compact energy-storage fire-safety products already validated with multiple clients.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
China's new export trio drives 2025 trade growth
China's total trade in goods reached CNY45.47 trillion (approx. US$6.51 trillion) in 2025, marking a 3.8% year-over-year increase and setting a new record, the General Administration of Customs announced on January 14. Exports rose 6.1% to CNY26.99 trillion, while imports edged up 0.5% to CNY18.48 trillion, maintaining China's status as the largest merchandise trader globally.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Motorola unveils SiC battery tech for lighter, longer-lasting smartphones
Motorola announced three new smartphone models—edge 70, g57, and g86 Power—in Taiwan on January 12, highlighting a breakthrough in silicon-carbon (SiC) battery technology. The edge 70 features a 4,800mAh SiC battery that reduces its weight to 159g and thickness to just 5.99mm, making it the thinnest smartphone on the market equipped with three 50MP cameras.
Tuesday 13 January 2026
EU plans to adjust rules on Chinese EV imports; shifts from tariffs to minimum import prices

The EU said this week that it is considering setting minimum import prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), a move that would replace the steep anti-subsidy tariffs currently in place. The proposal is widely seen as a signal of easing trade tensions between Europe and China, aiming to protect European automakers while allowing Chinese manufacturers to preserve reasonable profit margins. China's Ministry of Commerce has welcomed the idea.

Tuesday 13 January 2026
China's EV industry faces a state-mandated reset as energy caps take effect
As 2026 begins, China has put into force the world's first mandatory national standard governing energy consumption for electric vehicles, drawing a sharp new line for an industry that has expanded at breakneck speed for more than a decade.
Monday 12 January 2026
Qatar, UAE join US-led Pax Silica supply chain pact
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are set to join a US-led initiative to secure artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, expanding a framework Washington views as a cornerstone of its economic security strategy.
Monday 12 January 2026
Beijing's tech standards reshape global auto industry
As the world's largest market for electric vehicles, China is quietly rewriting the competitive logic of the global automotive industry. By redefining technical thresholds, Beijing is exerting a form of "soft power" that transcends its borders, forcing automakers from Detroit to Wolfsburg to rethink how they build cars for the world.
Monday 12 January 2026
Global AIDC boom drives shift in energy storage market as China dominates lithium battery industry
The surge in global artificial intelligence data centers (AIDCs) revealed at CES 2026 highlights a pivotal shift in energy consumption patterns. From autonomous vehicles to smart healthcare, these technologies increasingly depend on robust energy infrastructure, transforming traditional power supply dynamics. The growth of energy storage systems (ESS) now surpasses electric vehicle (EV) batteries, marking a new chapter in the energy transformation landscape.
Sunday 11 January 2026
CATL teams up with Nio to tackle the next phase of China's EV boom

China's largest battery maker, CATL, said it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio, deepening ties between two of the country's most influential players in the EV ecosystem.

Friday 9 January 2026
CES 2026: Foxconn's FIH bets on always-on connectivity for the age of driverless cars
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, FIH Mobile made a larger statement this year.
Friday 9 January 2026
Carmakers circumvent Beijing's pricing ban with creative discounts
Barely a month after China's top market regulator moved to clamp down on price wars, the policy's resolve is already showing signs of strain.
Friday 9 January 2026
How China's carmakers are pushing imported cars to the margins
China's market for imported passenger cars continues to shrink, underscoring a profound shift in consumer preferences and industrial power. According to the latest data from the China Automobile Dealers Association, cumulative passenger car imports totaled about 440,000 vehicles through November 2025. This represents a decline of 29.7% from a year earlier.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: ProLogium Technology and Germany's FEV Group unveil advanced solid-state battery module
ProLogium Technology said it will co-exhibit with engineering services provider FEV Group at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January 2026, where the two companies plan to present a concept next-generation electric vehicle (EV) battery module based on ProLogium's superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology.
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Johor seeks to attract Gotion High-tech for EV battery manufacturing hub
Johor, Malaysia, is pursuing a deal with Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-tech to build a lithium battery factory, aiming to establish itself as a key center for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage battery production. Johor State Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi recently led a delegation to China, engaging with executives from Gotion High-tech, BytePS, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., and other firms.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026: Toyota warns of a tougher year citing US tariffs
As CES 2026 opens with bold visions of software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence reshaping the future of mobility, Toyota, the world's largest automaker, is striking a notably cautious tone about the year ahead. Despite reporting an 8% increase in US sales in 2025, to 2.52 million vehicles, Toyota is signaling that 2026 will mark a turning point—one defined less by growth than by defense.
Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026: ProLogium unveils new solid-state lithium ceramic battery platform
ProLogium Technology, a developer of lithium ceramic solid-state batteries, marked its 20th anniversary at CES 2026 by unveiling its proprietary "Superfluidized All-Inorganic Solid-State Lithium Ceramic Battery" technology. The company also introduced a new generation of electric vehicle (EV) battery modules and outlined plans to extend the platform into applications including electric construction machinery, e-bikes, humanoid robots, and energy storage systems (ESS) for AI data centers.
Monday 5 January 2026
SK On slows investment and delays Seosan factory expansion with EV market uncertainty
SK On, a battery unit of SK Innovation, has scaled back its investment plans and postponed the expansion of its new factory in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, due to a slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market and uncertain battery demand. Initially planning to invest KRW17.534 trillion (approx. US$12.15 billion) to develop a third plant and upgrade the second plant, SK On has cut the committed investment to KRW936.3 billion so far, with around KRW820 billion to be spent later as part of the revised expansion schedule.
Monday 5 January 2026
India roundup: OSAT players claim legacy packaging price parity

Indian OSAT players aim for price competitiveness on par with Malaysian rivals, as L&T Semiconductor is scheduled to announce products at CES.

Wednesday 31 December 2025
Global carmakers shift gears as BEV boom stalls, Nexperia crisis deepens
In 2025, the global automotive industry faced major structural shifts and geopolitical disruptions. Slowing growth in battery electric vehicles, changes in US EV policies, and chip supply chain issues forced automakers and suppliers to speed up strategic changes. DIGITIMES News highlights the top 10 key trends shaping the industry this year, providing valuable insights for stakeholders.
Tuesday 30 December 2025
LG battery supply withdrawals signal reassessment of growth expectations in EV sector
LG Energy Solution has ended its battery supply agreement with US module maker FBPS (Freudenberg Battery Power System), following a separate contract termination with Ford Motor Company, marking the combined termination of deals worth approximately KRW13.5 trillion (US$9.38 billion). The move reflects ongoing instability in the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector amid subdued vehicle demand.
Tuesday 30 December 2025
EU fleet rules force Germany into EV rush, automakers cry foul
At the close of 2025, the European Commission dropped a bombshell on the continent's auto industry with its new Automotive Package, introducing unprecedented uncertainty for manufacturers and fleet operators alike.