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Monday 20 May 2024
Major Japanese automakers plan collaboration on key car tech development
The major Japanese automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are planning cross-industry collaborations to develop new automotive technologies. The scope includes Generative AI...
Monday 20 May 2024
Mahindra to invest US$1.4 billion in EV business
Mahindra announced a substantial investment in its EV business over the next three years as the company tries to catch up with EV leaders, particularly Tata, in the rapidly growing...
Friday 17 May 2024
Honda will invest US$65 billion to accelerate EV ambition
Honda Motor is trying to catch up with its competitors in the global EV market. The Japanese automaker aims to inject JPY10 trillion (US$65 billion) into its EV efforts and launch...
Thursday 16 May 2024
FCCL firm Taiflex opens new plant in Thailand
Taiflex Scientific, a specialist in flexible PCB materials such as flexible copper clad laminates (FCCL), celebrated the grand opening of its Thailand plant on May 15 at the Amata...
Thursday 16 May 2024
Stellantis forms JV with Leapmotor, EU likely to put punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs
European automaker Stellantis has deepened ties with its Chinese partner Leapmotor.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Taiwan PCB makers focus spending on high-end HDI boards
Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers are prioritizing capital expenditure on high-end HDI boards.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Macroblock actively exploring niche markets
Macroblock, a Taiwan-based LED driver IC design house, intends to avoid the red ocean sector and instead focus on increasing high-value-added products such as professional large-scale...
Thursday 16 May 2024
South Korean companies to walk tightrope between US tariffs, China's upcoming retaliation
The US announced 25% to 100% tariff hikes on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors and other goods. Although the move does not impact South Korean industries for now, companies...
Wednesday 15 May 2024
How will US tariff hike affect China's clean energy industry?
US President Joe Biden announced sweeping tariffs on multiple Chinese goods on May 14. Industry experts said China's lithium-ion battery exports will likely take a significant hit...
Wednesday 15 May 2024
US-China trade relationship exacerbates as Biden raises tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, semiconductors
The US government announced the long-waited tariff revision on an array of China-made products on May 14.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
PCB firm Chin-Poon to expand factory site in Thailand
Chin-Poon Industrial, which has a strong production focus on automotive PCBs, has revealed plans to invest an additional THB1 billion (US$27.3 million) in expanding its factory site...
Wednesday 15 May 2024
NXP, Pegatron team up for smart cockpits
NXP Semiconductors and Pegatron have announced plans to open a joint laboratory and work together on various automotive electronics applications. Their early partnership will concentrate...
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Robocar supplier sues US, disputes alleged Chinese military ties
Hesai Technology Co., a developer of sensor technologies used in self-driving cars, is suing the US Department of Defense for including it on a list of companies accused of aiding...
Tuesday 14 May 2024
China said to counter US new tariffs with lithium battery patent strain
The US Biden administration reportedly will impose higher tariffs on Chinese solar panels, lithium batteries, and EVs. In retaliation for the move, China is said to pressure global...
Tuesday 14 May 2024
US tariff hike on Chinese EVs expected to see two immediate effect
The US government reportedly plans to raise tariffs on China-made clean energy products, especially EVs. Supply chain sources said the move will likely achieve instant success: protecting...