The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved nine local carmakers to conduct public trials on Level 3 and Level 4 vehicle autonomy. Tesla and other foreign automakers developing the technology did not make the list for a while.
Mitsubishi Electric, its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, and automotive components supplier Aisin recently announced they will establish a joint venture to make next-generation car parts. The move, which will accelerate R&D speed, is a response to the cost reduction trend driven by China's low-cost EVs.
Demand for battery EVs has faced challenges since the second half of 2023. Sales volume has sagged this year, especially in Europe and the US, the world's second and third-largest automotive markets.
After Tesla reported weaker-than-expected sales in the first quarter of 2024, CEO Elon Musk has taken several measures to maintain the company's leadership in the EV sector. However, these approaches seem to have achieved limited success and caused an unexpected setback.
As Tesla lays off almost its entire team for charging business and slows charging station deployment, its competitors are poised to grow their market share and lure talents who left the company.
China's homegrown car companies attracted the automotive industry's attention at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show last week, while global automakers gathered at the site.
TSMC reported consolidated net revenue of over NT$236 billion (US$7.3 billion) in April 2024 while Apple's iPhone deliveries slowed and the company still experiences the aftereffects of a strong earthquake in Taiwan on April 3.
Panasonic Group reported a record-high net income for the fiscal year ending in March 2024. Its battery business received significant tax credits from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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.
Magna International's Austrian plant is experiencing a double hit resulting from the sluggish EV demand. An EV startup customer has filed for bankruptcy, and orders from legacy automakers lack a driving force.
TSMC reported consolidated net revenue of over NT$236 billion (US$7.3 billion) in April 2024 while Apple's iPhone deliveries slowed and the company still experiences the aftereffects of a strong earthquake in Taiwan on April 3.
Panasonic Group reported a record-high net income for the fiscal year ending in March 2024. Its battery business received significant tax credits from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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.
Magna International's Austrian plant is experiencing a double hit resulting from the sluggish EV demand. An EV startup customer has filed for bankruptcy, and orders from legacy automakers lack a driving force.
Chinese carmaker Seres, a Huawei partner, came out of the red in the first quarter of 2024 after experiencing losses for five years. The Aito EVs it co-developed with Huawei have gained traction in the market and accounted for 70% of Seres' sales volume.
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.
Foxconn has invested in critical EV components and modules, in addition to vehicle manufacturing, to scale its EV venture. Its partner ZF Group, one of the leading automotive suppliers, announced on Wednesday that the two companies had completed the process of forming a joint venture for passenger car chassis systems on April 30.
Reducing production costs has been a major task for carmakers as a price war persists in the EV market. According to Nikkei, Honda Motor is trying to produce integrated vehicle bodies with cheaper steel through collaboration with Europe-based steel maker ArcelorMittal.
Micro LED applications are expected to multiply in the coming years, especially in the automotive sector. Li Yun-Li, CEO of micro LED supplier PlayNitride, said customers will likely put the company's product into concept vehicles in 2025 and enter the design phase of volume-production cars in 2027. The adoption of micro LED solutions in EVs could progress faster than expected.
Nissan Motor said it will leverage the Giga-casting technique to produce its next-generation EVs and rapidly reduce costs. The automaker recently also invited media members to check its pilot lines for all-solid-state batteries under construction.
The US and the European Union are poised to set trade barriers and even embrace a trade war with China as cheaper Chinese EVs make a foray overseas. The US and EU tried to enforce trade controls on solar and wind power products but were ineffective. The market is concerned that history will repeat with EVs.
Taiwan-based AcBel Polytech, a power supply manufacturer under the Kinpo Group, announced on February 20 that it reached a critical collaboration agreement with California-based ChargePoint. The pair aims to develop highly efficient EV charging solutions together.
Ionna, a charging service provider formed by seven leading carmakers, started operation in early February. The company plans to open its first US charging stations this year and expand to Canada later. It aims to deploy at least 30,000 chargers in the future and leverages renewable power to offer EV charging services.
South Korea-based LG Energy Solution has revealed a schedule for the volume production of its 46800 battery, which will likely first support Tesla. Media reported that EV makers Rivian and Mercedes-Benz have also expressed their interest in cylindrical batteries with a 46mm diameter and may partner with LGES.
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