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Tuesday 13 September 2022
Nvidia and TSMC partner to develop silicon photonics solutions, sources say
TSMC is involved in an R&D project led by Nvidia to use its silicon photonic (SiPh) integration technology called COUPE (compact universal photonic engine) for graphics hardware...
Monday 12 September 2022
BYD to build EV manufacturing ecosystem in Rayong, Thailand
Chinese EV maker BYD has acquired land from Thailand's WHA Group to build its first overseas factory for passenger vehicles outside China, according to Chinese-language news outlet...
Monday 12 September 2022
India roundup: Reliance to acquire US-based solar energy software maker
Reliance is continuing its green push by acquiring another solar energy firm. India electronics manufacturing is gathering pace with Dixon obtaining Google's smart TV sub-license...
Monday 12 September 2022
SEA roundup: AMD to increase R&D spending in Singapore
AMD is looking for an R&D expansion in Singapore amid Asia supply chain relocation. BYD and Tesla are increasing their investment in Thailand.
Thursday 8 September 2022
Chinese EV maker Nio reports decreased 2Q22 margin, facing substantial delivery pressure in 4Q22
China-based EV startup Nio's total revenues reached CNY10.29 billion (US$1.54 billion) in the second quarter of 2022, a 21.8% increase from the previous year. However, the company's...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Powertrain shortage easing, but other concerns persist: Mahindra India
The Indian automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra recently announced the launch of a series of consumer electric vehicles, joining a rapidly growing market. But even as the Indian...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Compal Electronics develops 5G- and C-V2X-based railway safety system
Compal Electronics has developed a railway safety system through integrating 5G real-time data transfers and C-V2X (Cellular-Vehicle to Everything) wireless connectivity, both in...
Thursday 8 September 2022
South Korea to resolve EV export issues with USTR
South Korea Trade Minister met up with US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai in Washington on Sep 7 to discuss the inclusion of South Korea's electric cars in the US' EV subsidy...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Xiaomi to reportedly adopt Hesai LiDAR for first autonomous EV
China-based smartphone vendor Xiaomi has stepped into developing autonomous electric vehicles (EVs), and will reportedly adopt LiDARs developed by China-based Hesai Technology for...
Thursday 8 September 2022
IC inspection labs see demand for network chips remain strong
Taiwan's IC inspection and certification labs including Sporton International, Audix and BTL continue to enjoy strong demand for Wi-Fi and other network chips, with order visibility...
Thursday 8 September 2022
The first in Taiwan to mass-produce IGBT power semiconductors: Q&A with Pan Jit COO Edgar Chen
The supply of high-end electronic power semiconductors, such as automotive MOSFETs and IGBTs, continues to be tight with delivery times still at 50 weeks or more. These power components...
Thursday 8 September 2022
Canada building EV from the ground up to showcase auto industry capabilities
With the ongoing automotive electrification, Canada's Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) has devoted to Project Arrow to build an EV from the ground up. The collaborative...
Wednesday 7 September 2022
China keenly developing homegrown IGBT power chips for vehicles
Chinese chipmakers are keen on developing homegrown automotive power semiconductors, particularly IGBT chips and modules long in shortage, looking to replace part of foreign supplies...
Wednesday 7 September 2022
Honda secures battery materials supply for EV ramp-up
Honda Motor has picked up the pace for electrification to fulfill a goal of making zero-emission vehicles only by 2040. On September 6, it announced a strategic partnership with trading...