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Foxconn unveils crossover and pickup truck prototype EVs; MODEL C EV to be delivered in Taiwan next year

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At the same time, Hon Hai showcased the production vehicle MODEL C, to be delivered in Taiwan next year, while showcasing key components of the EV supply chain, such as electric power steering (EPS) system, solid-state battery, silicon carbide power module and semiconductors. It is the first electric pickup designed and developed in Taiwan.

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SEMI: global total semiconductor equipment sales on track to top $100B in 2021 for first time

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Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to reach a new high of $103 billion in 2021, surging 44.7% The growth is expected to continue with the global total semiconductor manufacturing equipment market expanding to $114 billion by 2022. in 2021 to $7.8

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Taiwan to Increase Government Support of Li-ion Technology for EV Market

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To promote Taiwan’s electric car industry, the MOEA wants to speed up the development of such cells to make Taiwan into a key parts supplier for EVs. MOEA said estimated global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sales in 2018 is expected to grow to 7.29 a market of about 6.26 million units. a market of about 6.26 million units.

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Delta Products in $3M DOE project to develop 6.6 kW GaN on-board charger

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The development of a smaller, lighter, less expensive and more efficient bidirectional on-board charger will be an enabling technology for affordable, fuel?efficient Delta Group, founded in 1971, is a Taiwan-based global provider of power and thermal management solutions. —M.S.

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Hero MotoCorp partners Taiwan’s Gogoro to develop EV & battery swap stations 

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Hero MotoCorp partners Taiwan’s Gogoro to develop EV & battery swap stations . After the global pandemic hit, the sales of electric vehicles have surged. Gogoro has more than 2,000 GoStations in Taiwan and it facilitates over 2,00,000 battery swaps. it has already sold more than 3,65,000 smart electric scooters.

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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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WorldAutoSteel,the automotive group of the World Steel Association, has presented findings on the progress of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2, a global steel industry effort to develop advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) architectures for electrified vehicles that reduce life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Arcelor Mittal - Luxembourg.

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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kWh average cost of electricity in the United States and globally. Increases in carbon dioxide concentration along with global surface temperatures are showing a decline in agricultural yields due to climate change. [ The global solar market is expected to install 22 MW of electricity in 2011. Resources. [ Atlanta: Oct 28, 2011.

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