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Tuesday 3 January 2023
Renewable energy to be 2nd largest source of power in Taiwan in 2030, says MOEA
Taiwan aims to generate 50% of its electricity with natural gas in 2030, followed by renewable energy at 27-30%, and coal at 20%, according to Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
Friday 30 December 2022
US to extend tax credits to consumer-leased EVs
The US Treasury Department has potentially opened the door to helping foreign-made EVs qualify for government subsidies. The agency said on December 29 that EVs leased by consumers...
Friday 30 December 2022
Taiwan PV firms under pressure from Southeast Asian modules
Taiwan-based PV modules are coming under much pressure in their domestic market from competitions imported from Southeast Asia, according to industry sources.
Friday 30 December 2022
Apollo Go to catch up Waymo, Cruise with fully driverless robotaxi
Chinese tech company Baidu announced on Dec 30 that it has received the license to test autonomous vehicles with no driver or safety operator onboard in Beijing – the first...
Friday 30 December 2022
Lee-Feng Chien, former Google Taiwan director, on why IC design sector breeds successful entrepreneurs
Former managing director of Google Taiwan Lee-Feng Chien described 2022 as a year when AI development took a great leap forward. Having counseled many startups, Chien also observed...
Friday 30 December 2022
NDC reveals key strategic action plans as transitional efforts to reach net zero GHG emission in 2050
The National Development Council (NDC) of Taiwan has announced 12 key strategic action plans for the 2030 mid-term goals in movement toward net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission...
Thursday 29 December 2022
BMW to gain China presence by offering 11 EV models in 2023
BMW is poised to grow its EV market share notably in China. The premium automaker plans to raise the number of battery EV models to 11 next year, getting closer to a goal of delivering...
Thursday 29 December 2022
China chipmakers keen on capacity expansions for GaN devices
Many Chinese chipmakers including IDM Innoscience are keenly developing diverse GaN power solutions and expanding production capacity to cash in on growing demand.
Thursday 29 December 2022
United Renewable Energy January-September operation swings into profitability
Solar cell and PV module maker United Renewable Energy (URE) saw January-September 2022 business operation turn from operating loss of NT$820.8 million (US$29.4 million) and net loss...
Thursday 29 December 2022
MiniLED suppliers eyeing automotive applications
Suppliers of miniLED backlighting may take a hit if Apple adopts OLED screens for its iPad Pro, but they are turning their focus to automotive applications, according to industry...
Thursday 29 December 2022
Dongfeng Motor beefs up cooperation with Black Sesame Technologies to secure automotive ICs
China-based automaker Dongfeng Motor has strengthened cooperation with China-based AI IC design house Black Sesame Technologies by adopting the latter's ICs and making strategic investment...
Thursday 29 December 2022
Tatung upbeat about 2023 prospects as it ventures into new energy
Tatung is confident about its business prospects in 2023 as its core businesses grow in scale, according to company president Wang Chin-lai. Tatung has ventured into electricity power...
Wednesday 28 December 2022
Clear growth trend of EVs aids business momentum of PCB suppliers
Looking back at 2022, Taiwanese suppliers in many sectors have been making plans for automotive use as car brands continue to dedicate themselves to EVs. Among them, the PCB sector...
Wednesday 28 December 2022
Japanese chipmakers keen on expanding capacity for car power devices
Japan's semiconductor firms including Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage and JS Foundry are actively expanding investments in building new capacities for power devices to meet...
Wednesday 28 December 2022
China's EV exports surge to record on European demand
Exports of electric vehicles from China more than doubled in November, creating a monthly record, mostly fueled by European carmakers that farmed out the production to the country.