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

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

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

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

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

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

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’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

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

There are hundreds of solar panel decontamination technology, and now South African scientists have released a pristine and efficient solution, which utilizes color sensors that notify when to clean solar panels, and would do so in a swift and precise manner. ...  more