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Tuesday 7 March 2023
India pins hope on lithium reserves discovery to complement emerging EV ecosystem
Huge lithium reserves have been found in northern India, an important discovery for a country eager to transition away from reliance on fossil fuels and build a self-reliant EV eco...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Onsemi will supply SiC to BMW in long-term agreement
US-based semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi announced on March 6 a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) with BMW AG (BMW) for onsemi's EliteSiC technology in the German premium car manufacturer's...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Formosa Smart Energy forging close ties with major carmaker
Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET) has reportedly been approached by a major European carmaker with plans to jointly construct a lithium battery plant in the US.
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Taiwan memory makers step up development of automotive applications
Nanya Technology has achieved safety certification for its automotive LPDDR4 series from SGS-TUV, while Winbond Electronics is working to advance its manufacturing nodes to expand...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
SiC to still play significant role in EVs
Demand for silicon carbide (SiC) from the EV industry will remain significant despite Tesla's potential cuts in use of the material, according to an academic source.
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Optical components to see rising penetration in cars
Automotive optical components will see rising adoption, with ADAS playing a key part in boosting shipments for lenses used in autos, according to industry sources said.
Monday 6 March 2023
Automotive leaders offer advice to China government as NPC, CPPCC sessions begin
China's National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) started their respective annual meetings during the weekend. Local automotive...
Monday 6 March 2023
Japan companies increase domestic investments due to geopolitical tensions and decreasing costs, says DIGITIMES Research
Japan-based firms' investments in their home market in 2022 were more robust than in years past and three main factors were the driver for their relocation back to Japan, according...
Monday 6 March 2023
EV charging supplier sees US raising costs by cutting off China
Taiwan's Zerova Technologies is riding a boom spurred by demand for greener cars in the US. The maker of electric-vehicle charging systems is also navigating Joe Biden's Inflation...
Monday 6 March 2023
Will Tesla backtrack on plans to sharply cut SiC demand for future EVs?
Tesla's recent announcement that its next-generation EVs will reduce demand for SiC components by 75% has sent shockwaves through the global SiC supply chain, inspiring Taiwan-based...
Monday 6 March 2023
In-vehicle: mmWave radar's next Blue Ocean?
With the rise of self-driving vehicles, the demand for in-vehicle sensors is booming. Take Afeela, a car brand launched by a joint venture between Sony and Honda, as an example. It...
Monday 6 March 2023
VW's Scout Motors to make electric trucks and SUVs in South Carolina
Volkswagen Group has proceeded with its plan to revive the iconic American vehicle, the Scout. The company announced on March 3 that it had selected the State of South Carolina for...
Monday 6 March 2023
Tesla's SiC goal fuels discussions of GaN takeover and IGBT revival
With Tesla's recent announcement to cut the use of silicon carbide (SiC) by 75%, some see it as an opportunity for gallium nitride (GaN) to boost its presence in vehicle power electronics...
Monday 6 March 2023
Indian carmakers not out of the woods from automotive chip shortage
Despite the fact that a chip glut is hurting memory suppliers like Samsung Electronics, India's carmakers are still waiting for the shortage of automotive chips to ease.
Friday 3 March 2023
Tesla announces master plan 3, cybertruck, Mexico gigafactory
On Investor Day on March 1, Tesla revealed a master plan to electrify transportation from cars to planes and increase the sustainability of the global economy. CEO Elon Musk said...