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Tuesday 7 March 2023
Indonesian government unveils EV subsidy program targeting global automakers
Indonesia took a step forward to boost its EV market on March 6. The government announced a subsidy program for electric scooters, vehicles and buses. Officials said the country is...
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.
Monday 6 March 2023
Will automotive chips sustain strong long-term demand?
Against stalling chip demand for almost all consumer applications amid an unfavorable macroeconomic environment, automotive chips seem to remain unscathed with stable growth momentum...
Friday 3 March 2023
Chinese automakers to participate in Baidu Ernie Bot ecosystem
Several Chinese automakers, including Jidu Auto, Geely Auto, and Great Wall Motor, have joined Baidu's ChatGPT-style Ernie Bot ecosystem.
Wednesday 1 March 2023
TDDI handset price drops near end, says FocalTech
Handset TDDI (touch/display driver integration) chip prices will continue to fall in the first quarter of 2023, but at a slower rate, with the price drops nearing an end, according...
Friday 24 February 2023
Huawei building automotive ecosystem without making its own cars
Huawei will not build cars on its own, but will continue to strengthen its automotive ecosystem alliance and platform, integrating R&D efforts of related carmakers to provide...
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Nidec opens new plant, R&D center in Dalian, China
Japan's electrical vehicle drive system (e-Alxe) maker Nidec is slated to inaugurate its second plant and new R&D center in China's northeastern city Dalian, aiming to strengthen...
Monday 20 February 2023
EV Impact: smart cockpit
CES 2023 showed how technology has transformed the future of mobility. Everyone can see automakers and tech firms grow closer. Software-defined vehicles take the center stage. The...
Monday 13 February 2023
New Chinese automakers experienced delivery reduction; price war expected in 2023
New Chinese automakers have experienced a delivery reduction for January 2023 due to China's new energy vehicle (NEV) subsidies ending and a consumer slack season. In addition, Tesla's...
Friday 10 February 2023
Smaller Chinese SiC suppliers face a tough year in 2023
Smaller SiC materials suppliers in China will find it harder to purchase related manufacturing equipment in tight supply.
Tuesday 7 February 2023
IDMs keen to launch SiC power chips and modules for EVs
As SIC power chips are increasingly applied to EV inverters, many IDMs are not only expanding production capacity but also keenly launching products and solutions to meet robust market...
Tuesday 31 January 2023
Auto chips retain importance in global IC market in 2023
In 2023, automotive chips will continue to play an important role in global semiconductor trade, but both mainstream automakers and EV startups are making a strategic turnaround due...
Thursday 26 January 2023
Foundry fabs may see automotive clients cut back on orders
As carmakers are significantly adjusting their chip demand structure, semiconductor manufacturers could face new challenges of both consumer and automotive applications cooling down,...
Friday 6 January 2023
Taiwan OSATs see stable orders for customized MEMS sensors
Taiwan OSATs including ASE Technology and Lingsen Precision Industries are set to enjoy stable backend orders for MEMS sensors from international clients, thanks to increasing penetration...
Tuesday 20 December 2022
China automakers keen to reach self-sufficiency for automotive ICs
To cope with the US ban on exports of advanced semiconductors to China, Chinese automakers are making efforts to promote local production of automotive ICs, according to industry...