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DENSO and USJC announce mass production shipment of automotive IGBTs, targeting expanding EV market

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USJC), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced a joint collaboration to produce insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT), which have entered mass production at the 300mm fab of USJC. Battery and plug-in electric cars require significantly more IGBT units than conventional ICE cars.

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Bankrupt Lordstown Motors reaches $40 million agreement with Karma Car

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Lordstown Motors stated on Tuesday it had reached a $40-million agreement with Karma Car over a 2020 lawsuit by which the now-bankrupt electrical car company was once accused of stealing proprietary generation. The post Bankrupt Lordstown Motors reaches $40 million agreement with Karma Car appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Fisker and Foxconn sign framework agreements for Project PEAR; new FP28 platform

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Our work with Fisker aligns with our corporate 3+3 platform, and thanks to our MIH Alliance, Foxconn will be able to work with suppliers from across the world for Project PEAR. Our partnership with Foxconn enables us to deliver those industry firsts at a price point that truly opens up electric mobility to the mass market.

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Water Scarcity Concerns Drive Semiconductor Industry to Adopt New Technologies

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Back in 2015, a drought in Taiwan (where 11 of the 14 largest fabs in the world are located), led Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The water scarcity problem for Taiwan fabs has become even more acute in the past year due to new drought conditions. So, sustainability is a massive driver.”

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ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2024 draws over 500 exhibitors | Autocar Professional

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It will open doors to wholesalers, distributors, traders of parts and components, professionals from car repair shops, garages, service stations, fleet management and develop networking and business opportunities. File photo of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi.

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TSMC R&D Chief: There’s Light at the End of the Chip Shortage

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Yuh-Jier Mii started on the ground floor of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. He shares the award with his colleague Cliff Hou , TSMC’s senior vice president of technology development and corporate research. Growing up in Taiwan, the environment encouraged people to become scientists or engineers.”.

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TSMC to Build Chip Fab in Japan

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After a week of media rumor, leaks and speculation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Japanese economies have become on semiconductor devices predominantly made in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. The announcement comes just a few months after the chip giant announced its intention to build a $12 billion fab in Arizona.

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