According to PR Newswire and Evertiq, SK keyfoundry has announced that it has secured key device characteristics for a 650V GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT).
Over the past two years, international car manufacturers have been working hard to reclaim control over smart cockpit technology from smartphone platforms. Some automakers have opted out of integrating with systems like Apple CarPlay or Google's Android Auto to prevent these tech giants from dominating the future of the automotive industry.
China-based United Nova Technology has become the largest automotive-grade foundry provider since its establishment in 2018, supplying chips to over 90% of Chinese NEV manufacturers.
Hyundai Motor plans to list its Indian subsidiary to enhance its visibility and expand manufacturing capacities for EVs and SUVs in the world's third-largest car market after China and the US.
Semiconductor equipment suppliers are eyeing opportunities in India. India's local EMS providers are benefitting from a global supply chain relocation.
As demand for automotive MOSFETs surges with the rapid increase of electric vehicles, Taiwan-based power IC firms have been actively expanding their presence in the automotive market.
According to a presentation released to investors on its website, Tata Motors, the leading EV brand in India, plans to increase Capex in its EV business, aiming to launch mid-to-low-end products to achieve the penetration of EVs in its portfolio to about 30%.
SpaceX and T-Mobile are gearing up to launch their sat-to-cell service in the US by fall 2024. While this ambitious venture promises to revolutionize connectivity, questions linger over pricing, usage scenarios, and the overall business model.
According to Renesas' press release, on June 3, the Japan-based semiconductor solution provider and the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on research in VLSI and embedded semiconductor systems.
South Korea-based Hyundai Motor is reportedly selecting underwriters for its Indian subsidiary IPO plan. The listing may become India's biggest-ever IPO.
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and other Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) battery providers are looking to accelerate production relocations in response to new tariffs imposed by the US, according to industry sources in China.
European, US, Japanese, and South Korean legacy automakers face challenges in developing Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). Many have rebooted or given up their efforts.
According to a corporate filing to the Shanghai Exchange, MG Motor, a subsidiary of SAIC, plans to introduce investors such as JSW Ventures Singapore Pte. Limited (referred to as JSW Singapore) through equity transfer and capital increase for expansion.
The US-China trade relationship will likely exacerbate as the US might take "extreme action" on Chinese-made connected cars. The Biden administration is also considering new tariffs on several sectors China dominates, including EVs.
With the rapid development of intelligent connected vehicles, cars have gradually become important mobile terminals, carrying an increasing number of interconnection needs based on travel requirements. Cars are evolving into another important mobile terminal.
While the European Union and the US have imposed many restrictions on China-made EVs, the measures seem also to benefit Chinese carmakers. European and US consumers have become more aware of Chinese EVs, which may affect the future market dynamic.
Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia view software as a crucial element of their future development. The pair targets China's fast-growing connected vehicle market and will collaborate with local tech giant Baidu.
Elon Musk's quick visit to China paid immediate dividends, with Tesla Inc. clearing two key hurdles to introduce its driver-assistance system to the world's biggest auto market.
Horizon Robotics has showcased its next-generation automotive processor, the Journey 6 series, which will power BYD's forthcoming New Energy Vehicles (NEV).
Supreme Electronics, an IC distributor specializing in memory chips, is targeting the Indian and Southeast Asian markets for electric scooter demand opportunities.
