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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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First Bosch-powered electric bikes enter Taiwan thanks to Tern

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Bosch’s mid-drive motors are now entering Taiwan, rolling in on Tern’s Vektron and Quick Haul e-bikes. While Tern’s mastery of the Western e-bike markets has led many to assume they are a North American or European brand, the company is actually based in Taiwan. Those great bike parts originating in Taiwan are mostly being exported.

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Top Taiwan chip designer MediaTek ‘rapidly’ shifts focus to autos, AI – ET Auto

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Taiwan’s top chip design company MediaTek is focusing more resources on chips for cars and AI computing as its smartphone clients face a supply glut and inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty dent demand for consumer electronics. “In this very demanding environment, we are not reducing people. .”

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SEMI: 200mm semiconductor fab capacity set to surge 21% to mitigate supply-demand imbalance

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billion in 2022 as 200mm fab utilization remains at high levels and the global semiconductor industry works to overcome the chip shortage. Regionally, China will lead the world in 200mm capacity with 21% share in 2022, followed by Japan with 16% and Taiwan and Europe/Mideast at 15% each. After climbing to $5.3 Source: SEMI.

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New hybrid electric ferry launches in Taiwan with Visedo electric propulsion system

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Visedo OY, a leading Finnish manufacturer of electric drivetrains for marine vessels, commercial vehicles and heavy duty applications, worked alongside Taiwan’s Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC) to complete the retrofit. It’s estimated the electric propulsion will save more than 25,000 liters of fuel every year.

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TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP to establish JV to bring advanced semiconductor manufacturing to Europe; €10B investment

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ESMC marks a significant step towards construction of a 300 mm fab to support the future capacity needs of the fast-growing automotive and industrial sectors, with the final investment decision pending confirmation of the level of public funding for this project. TSMC, Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, and NXP Semiconductors N.V.

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

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from the previous industry record of $71 billion in 2020, SEMI announced in its Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective. to a new industry record of $88 billion in 2021, followed by a 12.4% Regionally, China, Korea, and Taiwan are projected to remain the top three destinations for equipment spending in 2021.

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