article thumbnail

Molicel to supply battery cells to Archer for production Midnight eVTOL

Green Car Congress

The ability to operate eVTOL aircraft in dense, urban environments requires state-of-the-art, reliable battery cells that can deliver high power, low impedance and fast charging capabilities. Last year, Molicel announced plans to establish its first Gigafactory in Taiwan, which is scheduled to ramp up production in 2023.

Taiwan 334
article thumbnail

Ford launches Hsuehshan Tunnel Transformer Challenge in Taiwan; Mobility Challenge Series 2.0

Green Car Congress

in 2014 ( earlier post ), Ford has launched the Hsuehshan Tunnel Transformer Challenge in Taiwan, which asks developers to submit traffic-busting solutions for the main highway artery between Taipei and popular tourist destination Yilan. Building on the success of Ford’s Innovate Mobility Challenge Series (IMCS) 1.0

Taiwan 150
article thumbnail

Ford expanding global electrified vehicle battery R&D

Green Car Congress

Ford is expanding its electrified vehicles research and development program in Europe and Asia this year, creating a “hub-and-spoke” system that allows the global team to further accelerate battery technology and take advantage of market-specific opportunities. Taiwan and Korea, where the company offers the Mondeo Hybrid.

Ford 150
article thumbnail

HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

Green Car Congress

From 10 March to 9 April 2018, the German Aerospace Centre (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is conducting research flights from Tainan in Taiwan more closely to examine the spread and transformation of emissions from major cities such as Manila, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. HALO in-hangar in Taiwan.

Emissions 268
article thumbnail

Foxconn unveils three EVs developed in-house

Green Car Congress

Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), a global leader in smart manufacturing, unveiled three electric vehicles in has developed in-house: the Model C recreational vehicle; the Model E sedan; and the Model T electric bus. seconds, better than comparable models in the market and almost at the pace of a Formula One racing car.

article thumbnail

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

Cars That Think

Yuh-Jier Mii started on the ground floor of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The world’s largest contract chip manufacturer credits Mii with helping it maintain technology leadership in the foundry segment of the global semiconductor industry. in 1994 as a fabrication integration manager.

Taiwan 106
article thumbnail

IEEE President’s Note: A Promise Is a Promise

Cars That Think

A self-taught accountant without formal education, he lived in the impoverished countryside of southern Taiwan. After a vacation home to Taiwan with my grandmother, they returned to Japan by boat, during which time he became very ill. My great-grandfather was the kindest man I ever met. Fair opportunity for participation.

Taiwan 93