According to the latest data of SolarPower Europe, Europe had installed 650K units of residential battery energy storage systems in 2021, and has now exceeded a million units in 2022. ... more
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FIT Initiates New EV Deployment by Acquiring German Automotive Component Supplier for NT$6.1 Billion |
| published: 2023-01-02 9:30 |
Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) announced today to be acquiring German automotive component supplier Prettl SWH for EU€186 million (approx. NT$6.1 billion) that will further expand the former’s capability in key EV components. ... more
LG Energy Solution to Invest US$3.1 Billion in Expanding Battery Capacity in South Korea |
| published: 2023-01-02 9:30 |
The demand for batteries is bound to surge under the continuously robust development of EVs in the future. South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced to invest KRW 4 trillion (approx. US$3.1 billion) between 2022 and 2026 in expanding its production of EV cylindrical batteries in the country. ... more
Taiwan Proposes 12 Net-Zero Strategies, Aiming to Reduce 24% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030 |
| published: 2022-12-30 17:14 |
In March 2022, the National Development Council (NDC) in Taiwan announced the “Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050” campaign, planning to spend NTD 900 billion (approx. USD 29.27 billion) before 2030 to achieve net zero emissions and propose 12 major strategies later this year. ... more
New Paper-Thin Solar Cell Can Be Folded and Unfolded 500 Times |
| published: 2022-12-30 9:30 |
Differentiating from traditional solar panels, thin and flexible thin-film solar panels are capable in additional application possibilities, and can be applied on various irregular and curved surfaces. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has now developed a solar cell that is even thinner than a hair, which can be used from ePaper to lightweight wearables. ... more
Tesla Severed in Share Prices! Lu Hsing-Chi Criticizes Musk’s Derelict in Duty: Might as Well Merge with Apple |
| published: 2022-12-30 9:30 |
This year saw the worst share price performance of Tesla, but it did not affect the confidence among small retail investors on Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk. ... more
Tesla’s “Shanghai Panel” Heads to Texas and Attempts to Fix Cybertruck Production |
| published: 2022-12-30 9:30 |
Giga Shanghai is the most important production base of Tesla, and is regarded as a miracle in the history of automotive production by being able to deliver within a year after groundbreaking and construction, as well as elevate capacity to more than 600K units within 3 years. ... more
Mass Production Begins at CNGR’s Production Line for Iron(III) Phosphate in Guizhou |
| published: 2022-12-29 9:30 |
CNGR, a major Chinese supplier for Li-ion battery cathode precursors, announced on December 15 that it has shipped its initial batches of iron(III) phosphate to clients from its new production line in Guizhou. ... more
Tesla Accelerates Mass Production of 4680 Batteries to 1,000 Model Y Each Week |
| published: 2022-12-29 9:30 |
Tesla’s new in-house batteries are finally on track, and can now supply 1,000 units of Model Y in the most recent week. It has been more than two years since they first announced the concept of this battery. ... more
As Extreme Cold Troubles Charging, EV owners in the US Complain “Driving in Winter is a Big Challenge” |
| published: 2022-12-28 16:24 |
Countries around the world are trying to solve the problem of EV charging by accelerating the construction of charging stations, with EV makers striving to advance battery technologies. However, extreme cold can cause trouble to EV owners as freezing conditions affect the performance of Li-ion batteries—a crucial component powering their vehicles. The historic winter storm blasting the US recently has prompted Tesla owners to complain that the blizzard has caused a range dip and that they cannot charge their vehicles. ... more
