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Wednesday 8 May 2024
Infineon supplies SiC power modules to Xiaomi EV
Infineon Technologies will supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules HybridPACK Drive G2 CoolSiC and bare die products to Xiaomi's EVs, including the recently announced SU7, until 2027, according to the Germany-based chipmaker.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Leapmotor reportedly to partner with Stellantis to sell EVs in India
Following investments from Stellantis in 2023, Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor is reportedly preparing to enter the Indian market. However, the company's plans could encounter obstacles due to India's cautious stance on investments from China.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Huawei's supercharging alliance to push for international standard
Huawei aims to install 100,000 charging piles in China in 2024.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Speculation arises about Apple exploring collaboration with EV startup
Speculation has surfaced among supply chains that Apple is studying the possibility of working with an Electric Vehicle (EV) startup company.
Monday 6 May 2024
Toyota, Tata Motors positioned to benefit from hybrid auto boom
A rapidly growing, global market for hybrid electric vehicles should power earnings at major Asian automakers including Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and India's Tata Motors Ltd.
Friday 3 May 2024
Trade war likely drives up European, US consumers' interest in Chinese EV
While the European Union and the US have imposed many restrictions on China-made EVs, the measures seem also to benefit Chinese carmakers. European and US consumers have become more aware of Chinese EVs, which may affect the future market dynamic.
Thursday 2 May 2024
Meredot enables simultaneous wireless charging for diverse micromobility vehicles, robots
How will people live 30 years from now? From the perspective of startup Meredot, wireless charging will become part of our daily lives.
Thursday 2 May 2024
Hyundai, Kia partner with Baidu for Chinese connected car market
Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia view software as a crucial element of their future development. The pair targets China's fast-growing connected vehicle market and will collaborate with local tech giant Baidu.
Tuesday 30 April 2024
Samsung beefing up power semiconductor capabilities for AI super cycle
Samsung Electronics has been ramping up its power semiconductor development team and is considering expanding its production capacity. This move aims to meet the anticipated surge in demand for power chips driven by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Tuesday 30 April 2024
Premium market, EV exports likely to drive BYD's sales
Chinese EV giant BYD saw weaker revenue and profit growth in the first quarter of 2024.
Tuesday 30 April 2024
Flexium upbeat about automotive demand
Flexible printed circuit (FPC) specialist Flexium Interconnect has expressed optimism about demand for automotive applications in the long run, believing the worst has passed.
Tuesday 30 April 2024
Hyundai, Kia report record-high 1Q24 revenue under EV headwind
Hyundai Motor and Kia achieved outstanding financial performance in the first quarter of 2024 while facing challenges such as soft battery EV growth, high interest rates, and geopolitics. Hyundai plans to expand hybrid EV production, which contributed significantly to its sales.
Monday 29 April 2024
Musk leaves China with Tesla driving software hurdles cleared
Elon Musk's quick visit to China paid immediate dividends, with Tesla Inc. clearing two key hurdles to introduce its driver-assistance system to the world's biggest auto market.
Monday 29 April 2024
BYD shares face earnings test as China's EV price war heats up
After getting a jump on competitors in the latest round of China's electric-vehicle price war, BYD Co. now faces a key test of proving that it can withstand the impact on profits.
Monday 29 April 2024
Hon Hai's ambitious plan: crafting a super app for smart cities using 10 LLMs
In a bold move towards transformation, Hon Hai has outlined its strategic pivot, emphasizing the pivotal role of AI and the development of smart cities and electric vehicles. Since 2019, the company has strategically positioned itself in three key future industries: electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics, alongside three core technologies: artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and next-generation communications.
Monday 29 April 2024
Musk's China visit suggests Tesla's push to accelerate FSD deployment
Tesla CEO Elon Musk paid an unannounced visit to China on April 28. His main goal is reportedly accelerating the rollout of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. Coincidently, the country said on the same day that vehicles made by Tesla and other carmakers comply with data security requirements.
Monday 29 April 2024
Garmin expands production footprint to SEA, eyeing automotive navigation market
Smart wearable and GPS giant Garmin has decided to expand its production into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term strategy for the next 10-20 years, with initial production lines in Thailand to focus on automotive navigation OEM products.
Monday 29 April 2024
Nio, Lotus collaborate on EV charging and battery-swapping technology
China-based Nio secured another car OEM partner.
Friday 26 April 2024
Nidec downsizes efforts in China to improve profits generated from fierce EV market
Japan-based electric motor manufacturer Nidec is reducing its products for the Chinese EV sector and planning to increase its sales of electric motors for industrial machinery in the US. Both measures aim to improve Nidec's profit. Its net income will likely hit JPY165 billion (US$1.06 billion) in fiscal 2024, which ends in March 2025.
Friday 26 April 2024
Chinese homegrown automakers forthright about potential EV overemphasis
The Chinese car market has gained worldwide traction because of EVs. Homegrown automakers seize the opportunity to scale inside and outside China. The country has put many resources and effort into the EV sector, drawing criticism and doubts.
Thursday 25 April 2024
Tesla earnings call leaves more questions to the market
Tesla reported unsatisfactory financial results for the first quarter of 2024, as expected.
Thursday 25 April 2024
IC distributor Supreme eyeing demand for electric scooters
Supreme Electronics, an IC distributor specializing in memory chips, is targeting the Indian and Southeast Asian markets for electric scooter demand opportunities.
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Tesla's Musk warns Wall Street autonomous future is main goal
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk couldn't have been more clear in his message to investors: Tesla is now an artificial intelligence company.
Wednesday 24 April 2024
China approves US listing for self-driving firm in easing sign
China has greenlit a US listing by autonomous driving startup Pony.ai, raising the potential for an increase in Chinese tech initial public offerings in New York after a more than two-year hiatus.
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Tesla promises new model production early 2025 as profits plunge
EV giant Tesla released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, which missed estimates.