FPT says its “all In” on AI, automotive and semiconductors
April 17, 2024
FPT Corporation has unveiled its strategic directions for the 2024-2026 period, with five focused areas defined as AI, Automotive, Semiconductor, Digital Transformation, and Green Transformation.
Qualcomm drops bid to buy Autotalks
April 16, 2024
Qualcomm has terminated its deal to acquire Israeli V2X communications company Autotalks.
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CSA Catapult opens new advanced packaging facility
April 11, 2024
A new GBP 1.6 million facility to help accelerate electrification across the UK has officially opened at the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult in Newport, South Wales.
Diamond-based semiconductor startup Diamfab raises EUR 8.7m
April 08, 2024
France-based Diamfab has completed a funding round to accelerate its research into diamond as a replacement for silicon.
Northvolt starts construction of German gigafactory
March 26, 2024
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has officially stated the construction of its battery gigafactory – Northvolt Drei – in the German city of Heide.
US semiconductor manufacturing jobs soar past 200,000
March 22, 2024
The US government has proclaimed the rise in chip manufacturing employment after the slump of the 2010s – and says manufacturers are now adding about 6,000 jobs a year.
Infineon to create over 100 new jobs in Ireland
March 20, 2024
Infineon Technologies plans to significantly expand its R&D presence in Ireland within the next four years – adding over 100 new jobs at its sites in Cork and Dublin.
Volvo Cars invests in Breathe for next-gen fast charging
March 13, 2024
Volvo Cars has partnered up with Breathe Battery Technologies (Breathe), becoming the first car company to get access to the latest version of its patented, algorithm-enabled charging software.
Novo energy start building Sweden’s second, and Gothenburg’s first gigafactory
March 07, 2024
Novo Energy, the joint venture between Northvolt and Volvo Cars, has officially started the construction of its battery factory in Torslanda, Gothenburg near Volvo Cars' manufacturing plant.
Harman extends partnership with Scuderia Ferrari
March 06, 2024
Updated: Automotive electronics technology company Harman will continue as an Official partner of Scuderia Ferrari for a second Formula One season. However, the on-track marketing partnership extends to technology on the road.
Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire
March 05, 2024
Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany is without power following an electricity pylon catching fire near the plant.
Arrow Electronics and Infineon team up on EV chargers
March 01, 2024
Arrow's engineering services division eInfochips and Infineon Technologies have launched a fast charger reference platform to accelerate the development of fast charging EV tech.
What is the future for SiC in Europe?
February 29, 2024
To understand the – potential – future, we first must look at the present and the ongoing movement. Therefore, Evertiq invited Yole Group as a keynote speaker during its inaugural Expo in Sophia Antipolis, France dig deeper into the market, investments and competitive landscape of SiC.
dSPACE plans to expand production
February 29, 2024
dSPACE's expansion continues, with sales increasing by 20% in 2023 to more than EUR 400 million. The company is now looking to continue this success and has acquired a 65,000 square meter site on Ahornallee, Germany for this purpose. Planning for the site expansion is in full swing.
Onsemi reports better-than-expected 4Q revenue
February 06, 2024
US chip designer beat Wall Street expectations with its 4Q and full year results, but is still warning of a sluggish first quarter to come.
Infineon and GF extend long-term deal
January 23, 2024
Infineon and GlobalFoundries have signed a new multi-year agreement on the supply of Infineon’s 40nm automotive MCUs.
Volvo Group plans to divest Arquus
January 17, 2024
Volvo Group has signed an option agreement with John Cockerill Defense which gives the Volvo Group the right to sell Arquus after mandatory consultations with staff representative bodies.
Northvolt raises $5 billion to expand its battery network
January 16, 2024
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has just signed the largest green loan raised in Europe to date, which will facilitate the expansion of Europe's first homegrown gigafactory, Northvolt Ett, and also the realisation of Northvolt's plans for battery recycling.
US government issues $162m subsidy to Microchip Tech
January 05, 2024
The Biden administration has confirmed its second CHIPS and Science Act grant: USD 162 million to help Microchip Technology improve its facilities in Colorado and Oregon.
Volvo invests in 1,300 ABB robots
January 04, 2024
ABB will supply Volvo Cars with more than 1,300 robots and functional packages to build the next generation of electric vehicles. This will support the Swedish car manufacturer to achieve its sustainability targets.
Phone maker Xiaomi is preparing to launch an EV
December 29, 2023
Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi has unveiled plans to launch its own electric car in a few months' time.
ZF reaches milestone: three million electric motors produced
December 14, 2023
ZF says it has produced more than three million electric motors, which are used worldwide in electric vehicles. The company covers a spectrum of vehicle electrification, from purely electrically powered passenger cars and plug-in hybrids to electric drives for commercial vehicles.
ZKW expands its site in Mexico
December 07, 2023
Lighting systems specialist continues to invest in the production plant in Silao, Mexico. As part of the opening of the new construction phase, the foundation stone for the next expansion is already being laid.
iPhone production halts in India as Foxconn Pegatron fight extreme weather
December 05, 2023
Due to heavy rains, Taiwanese EMS providers Foxconn and Pegatron have halted manufacturing of Apple iPhones at their factories near Chennai in southern India.
Canadian company acquires Emily and Pons projects from NEVS
December 04, 2023
Cars will continue to roll off the assembly line in Trollhättan, Sweden as Canadian company EV Electra acquires the Emily GT and PONS projects from NEVS.
US confirms program to protect domestic semiconductor IP
November 30, 2023
Washington has unveiled its new Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program, which will speed up patent applications for semiconductor manufacturing innovations.
Sila begins build-out of US titan silicon plant
November 30, 2023
Sila, an American battery materials company, has announced it has begun building out its first, auto-scale manufacturing plant, Sila Moses Lake, located in Washington state.
Volvo to acquire battery business from Proterra
November 15, 2023
Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc. are in a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the US. Volvo Group has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the business and assets of the Proterra Powered business unit at a purchase price of USD 210 million.
Keysight invests in new technology centre in Germany
November 15, 2023
Keysight has opened a new location in Bochum, Germany, expanding its test solutions for the automotive industry.
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