Traditional automotive manufacturers have finally responded after Tesla’s repeated price drops over nearly 6 months. Ford announced another preorder for its electric SUV Mustang Mach-E that comes with an improved driving range, also with a price drop of US$3,000. ...  more
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Taiwan Cement to Expand Deployment in New Energy by Issuing EU€250 Million Green Convertible Bonds through NHOA |
published: 2023-05-04 9:30 |
Italian energy storage company NHOA, under Taiwan Cement, will be issuing EU€250 million of green convertible bonds for 5 years, and will participate in subscription through its wholly-owned overseas subsidiary TCC International Holdings. ...  more
Mercedes-Benz EQG to Adopt Silicon Anode Battery in 2024, Recharge Range Increases 20% |
published: 2023-05-01 9:30 |
Sila Nanotechnologies, a battery materials startup founded by former Tesla engineers, is set to commercially scale up its silicon anode batteries—an upgraded version of lithium-ion batteries with higher energy storage capacity. ...  more
Electric Vehicle Charger Aims for 15% Market Share, Delta Showcases Complete EV Infrastructure |
published: 2023-04-28 9:30 |
Delta Electronics has been operating in the electric vehicle (EV) field for 15 years and their business in EVs is now thriving. The company combined transportation and infrastructure for the first time at 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan, integrating key components and power systems for both four-wheel and two-wheel EVs and creating comprehensive EV charging infrastructure solutions. ...  more
CATL Posted Massive YoY Growth of 558% in Net Profit for 1Q23 and Took in Around RMB 100 Million Every Day for Same Period |
published: 2023-04-28 9:30 |
Suppliers for Li-ion batteries have begun to release their 1Q23 earnings reports starting in the middle of April, and many of the major suppliers have posted impressive results. ...  more
Tesla Prices Drop Back to Levels from Two Years Ago, Ford’s Electric Pickup Increases US$20,000 |
published: 2023-04-27 9:30 |
Traditional automakers are facing increasing cost pressures while observing Tesla's declining prices in the electric vehicle market. Meanwhile, EV competitors are not only failing to follow suit, but are raising prices themselves, leading to a shift in the competitive landscape in the EV segment. ...  more
Happy Ford Mustang Day! Mustang Mach-E Confirms Taiwan Launch in Second Half of 2023 |
published: 2023-04-17 9:30 |
April 17th is recognized as Ford Mustang Day worldwide, and as this beloved classic celebrates its 59th anniversary, it remains the best-selling sports car globally for the last 10 years. Taiwanese car enthusiasts, however, have even more reason to celebrate, as the latest electric Mustang crossover is set to finally arrive in Taiwan. ...  more
Polestar 2 Defeats Tesla Model 3 and Model Y to Become Most Popular Company Car in Germany |
published: 2023-04-14 9:30 |
What brand of company car was most popular in 2022? While Toyota may rank supreme in Taiwan, Germany has a different story to tell. ...  more
US Environmental Regulations Upgraded Significantly to Accelerate 60% Vehicle Electrification |
published: 2023-04-10 9:30 |
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce the latest emission regulation this Thursday, which according to insiders will be exceedingly strict for the purpose of accelerating electrification among automotive manufacturers and surpassing 60% in EV market share before 2030. ...  more
CALB Nearly Quadrupled Its Profit in 2022 and Now Aims to Put Its European Plant into Operation in Accordance with Its Schedule |
published: 2023-04-07 9:30 |
On March 28, CALB, China’s third-largest domestic supplier for EV power batteries, released its first annual report since its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. ...  more