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Monday 20 February 2023
EV Impact: smart cockpit
CES 2023 showed how technology has transformed the future of mobility. Everyone can see automakers and tech firms grow closer. Software-defined vehicles take the center stage. The...
Friday 17 February 2023
Senate's Warner calls China scrutiny of Ford's battery deal ironic
Senate Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner criticized Beijing's scrutiny of Ford Motor Co.'s partnership with a Chinese electric-vehicle battery giant as ironic and hypocritical considering...
Friday 17 February 2023
Renault expects to dodge slowing economies with revamped models
Renault SA offered an upbeat view of its mainstay market, expecting strong demand in Europe for its overhauled lineup to insulate the carmaker from an economic downturn.
Friday 17 February 2023
LGD, SDC gearing up for automotive OLED displays market
The displays market has been feeling the pinch of the global economic downturn, except for automotive applications that stand a good chance of seeing strong shipments in 2023, with...
Friday 17 February 2023
Samsung said developing customized memory for ChatGPT-like applications
Samsung Electronics reportedly is developing customized next-generation memory chips for large-size AI applications, such as ChatGPT that is gaining popularity worldwide, aiming to...
Friday 17 February 2023
Shenzhen announces financial guidance to develop NEV supply chain
Municipalities in China are trying to maintain the EV momentum after the national subsidy program ended last year. Shenzhen just released its financial policies to support the development...
Friday 17 February 2023
Infineon begins construction of new plant in Dresden
Infineon announced on Feb 16 that it has received approval from the German government to start construction of its new fab in Dresden, Germany. In addition to grants from the European...
Friday 17 February 2023
Valeo and BMW to co-develop L4 automated parking technology
French automotive supplier Valeo and German automaker BMW strengthened their partnership by adding another item to the shared work list. The duo said on February 14 that they will...
Friday 17 February 2023
IC design industry split on demand prospects
Despite a recent surge in short-lead-time orders from customers, IC design houses have different outlooks on demand, according to industry sources in Taiwan.
Friday 17 February 2023
LFP battery prices start falling
Prices for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have started to drop, thanks to lower lithium carbonate prices and sluggish demand for electric vehicles (EV), according to industry...
Thursday 16 February 2023
Chinese startup Cambricon gets new funds to advance 7nm chips for ChatGPT-like applications
China-based AI chip startup Cambricon Technologies, already listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, recently has been approved to issue CNY1.672 billion...
Thursday 16 February 2023
Import substitution speeds up as Chinese MCU suppliers target automotive sector
The wave of import substitution in China's semiconductor sector, coupled with the strong demand from the EV market, has led many Chinese MCU (microcontroller unit) suppliers planning...
Thursday 16 February 2023
Cummins, Calstart funded by DOE to build EV charging infrastructures across US
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced US$7.4 million funding on Feb 15 for seven projects that will accelerate electrification of medium-duty and heavy-duty freight transportation...
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...
Thursday 16 February 2023
HikVision to raise capital for auto electronics business
As assisted driving continues to gain ground in China, HikVision-owned WHST is looking to raise more capital to capitalize on the emerging opportunity.