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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. meter MODEL B has a cruising range of 450 kilometers and uses a 2.8-meter

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Foxconn to build EV ecosystem and battery production chain in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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Foxconn plans to build an EV ecosystem and a complete battery production chain in the southern city as part of its ambition to expand into the EV industry, ranging from the development of EVs to the production of battery packs and cells, and energy storage systems. More will be handed over based on operational demand.

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ProLogium to build €5.2B gigafactory for solid-state batteries in France

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Taiwan-based ProLogium has chosen France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing facility outside of Taiwan. From recovery to reuse, the entire recycling process will help build up a sustainable circular economy for the local battery industry. ProLogium will invest a total of €5.2

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SEMI forecasts global chip industry to invest >$500B in new factories by 2024; automotive and HPC

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The worldwide semiconductor industry is projected to invest more than $500 billion in 84 volume chipmaking facilities starting construction from 2021 to 2023, with segments including automotive and high-performance computing (HPC) fueling the spending increases, SEMI announced in its latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report.

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Efficient Drivetrain collaborates with Master Transportation on first Made-in-Taiwan e-bus; EDI PowerDrive EV 6000

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The initial bus will be completed in Q4 of 2017, and is the first of its kind to meet the “made in Taiwan” policy—a government initiative created to establish local supply chain, requiring that at least 70% of the components be from manufacturers in Taiwan.

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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. Its powertrains are suitable for hybrid and electric systems within the power range of 30-2,000kW.

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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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