Trump administration halts $5 billion EV charging program
February 10, 2025
The Federal Highway Administration said the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be updated to “align with current U.S. Department of Transportation policy and priorities.”
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Trump’s rollback unlikely to slow global lithium demand
January 24, 2025
Mining industry staying calm in the face of returning President’s early rollback on EVs
Biden ups loan for ioneer's Nevada lithium mine in parting gesture
January 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy has finalised a USD 996 million loan for Australia-based ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium project
US tightens export controls on advanced AI technologies
January 15, 2025
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued an interim final rule, effective January 13, 2025, enhancing export controls on advanced computing ICs and certain artificial intelligence (AI) model weights.
Threat of new tariffs cast shadows over 2025
January 14, 2025
Potential tariff increases on major U.S. trading partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico, could significantly raise the cost of electronic components in 2025.
TSMC's Arizona facility has started 4nm production
January 13, 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is now officially manufacturing 4-nanometer chips for its US customers in Arizona, says the US government.
Nvidia criticizes U.S. plan to tighten AI chip export controls
January 10, 2025
The Biden administration is reportedly considering new export restrictions that could target advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips produced by U.S. companies. According to Reuters, Nvidia has expressed concerns about the potential impact of these measures on the tech industry’s growth and the competitiveness of the United States in the global market.
Hemlock bags $325M in CHIPS Act funding for polysilicon plant
January 10, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) up to USD 325 million in funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program, to support the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Hemlock, Michigan.
Tech firms to act as US ‘gatekeepers’ for AI chips
December 16, 2024
The companies would have to comply with strict requirements, which includes reporting key information to the US government and blocking Chinese access to AI chips, according to a Reuters report.
China drives global EV sales to another record high
December 13, 2024
In line with earlier trends, China contributed to nearly 70% of total EV sales in November, while Europe showed a slight year-on-year decline.
Coherent, SkyWater and X-Fab receive CHIPS Act boost
December 11, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced USD 99 million in proposed CHIPS Act funding for Coherent, SkyWater Technology, and X-Fab to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain resilience, creating over 290 jobs across Texas and Minnesota.
SkyWater secures $16 million in federal funds
December 09, 2024
Minnesota chip manufacturer SkyWater will use USD 127 million, including USD 19 million in matching state funds, to improve its infrastructure and cybersecurity systems, among other upgrades.
US commits $7.5 billion loan for 2 EV battery plants
December 06, 2024
The conditional loan commitment from the DOE will provide USD 6.85 billion in principal and USD 688 million in capitalized interest to StarPlus Energy LLC, a JV between Stellantis and Samsung SDI.
Rivian secures $6.6 billion loan for Georgia EV factory
November 29, 2024
Rivian plans to produce its R2 and R3 models that will be sold at a “significantly lower price point” than its flagship R1 vehicle, the company said.
China warns of ‘necessary actions’ if US adds new chip controls
November 29, 2024
The newly proposed sanctions continue to target Chinese chip fabrication plants while putting greater emphasis on targeting domestic firms supplying manufacturing equipment to chipmakers.
US to boosts chip packaging with $300M in funding
November 21, 2024
US government announces up to USD 300 million in funding to boost advanced semiconductor packaging.
US finalizes $6.6 billion in chips grants for TSMC
November 18, 2024
TSMC will produce the world’s most advanced 2-nanometer technology at its second Arizona fab, which is expected to begin production in 2028.
Microelectronics hubs get $160 million in fresh DoD funding
November 15, 2024
Most of the new funding will go to the eight established Microelectronics Commons Hubs that focus on building infrastructure, supporting operations and accelerating workforce developments.
Has Trump decided to kill Biden’s $7,500 EV tax credit?
November 15, 2024
Representatives of Elon Musk’s Tesla, US’s biggest EV maker, have reportedly told a Trump transition committee that they are in favor of ending the subsidy.
CHIPS Act will support new California semiconductor manufacturing facility
November 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has agreed to provide up to USD 18.2 million in direct funding to Akash Systems to help develop a 40,000-square-foot cleanroom space for advanced semiconductor manufacturing in West Oakland, California.
Battery recycler Li-Cycle secures $475 million US loan
November 08, 2024
The loan to build a battery plant in Rochester is being seen as a move to bolster President Joe Biden’s domestic EV supply and climate agenda before Donald Trump assumes office in January.
US fines GlobalFoundries for shipping chips to blacklisted firm
November 04, 2024
The Commerce Department said contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries sent 74 shipments worth USD 17.1 million to SJ Semiconductor, an affiliate of sanctioned Chinese firm SMIC, without seeking a license.
US to invest $825 million in New York chip facility
November 01, 2024
The site in Albany, New York, will focus on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, which is used to make the most advanced nodes for the next generation of chips and processors.
US extends semiconductor tax breaks to solar ingot and wafers
October 28, 2024
The Biden administration has finalized rules for a 25% tax credit for chip manufacturing projects, expanding eligibility for one of the largest incentive programs from the 2022 Chips and Science Act.
Chip packaging tech in US gets $1.6 billion boost
October 21, 2024
Semiconductor packaging allows components to be combined as a single electronic device, and the latest funding under the CHIPS and Science Act seeks to drive innovation in this process.
First Solar inaugurates $1.1 billion facility in Alabama
September 30, 2024
The factory in Lawrence County adds 3.5 GW of fully vertically integrated nameplate solar manufacturing capacity to the US, and is expected to create more than 800 jobs.
Polar Semiconductor looks to double capacity in Minnesota
September 25, 2024
US-based semiconductor manufacturer Polar Semiconductor has completed its sale to Niobrara Capital and Prysm Capital. The USD 175 million in equity financing has been closed to convert Polar to a US-owned merchant foundry and fund expansion of its Bloomington, Minnesota manufacturing facility.
Eye on China, US awards $3 billion for domestic EV battery production
September 23, 2024
The latest awards bring to nearly USD 35 billion total US investments to boost domestic critical minerals and battery supply chains.
India, US ink pact to set up fab for national security, telecom
September 23, 2024
Modi and Biden praised combined efforts to facilitate resilient, secure and sustainable semiconductor supply chains including through the GlobalFoundries’ Kolkata Power Center.
NC State University gets $19 million funding for chip research
September 20, 2024
The amount will fund four additional projects for the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) Microelectronics Hub.
US, Japan near deal to restrict chip tech exports to China
September 18, 2024
But Japanese companies fear China could hit back with a blockade on key minerals like gallium and graphite that would impact the country’s chip and EV industries.
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