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Toyota, Nissan, and Honda Join Forces on AI and Chip Development for Next-Gen Vehicles
Toyota, Nissan, and Honda have teamed up to develop cutting-edge AI and semiconductor technologies for next-generation vehicles, focusing on areas like semiconductor chips, APIs, virtual simulation, and cybersecurity. Supported by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, this collaboration aims to enhance Japan's competitiveness in the evolving automotive industry. The initiative includes forming the Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA) group, involving 12 companies, to create high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) technologies for mass production by 2030, marking a significant advancement in software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and autonomous driving capabilities
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12.12.2023
Technology Giant Nvidia Sets Sights on Vietnam for Semiconductor Hub
Technology giant Nvidia is setting its sights on Vietnam and its burgeoning semiconductor industry. During a meeting with the Prime Minister, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed his desire to establish a base in the country, highlighting Vietnam's growing potential in the global chip market.
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12.11.2023
Battery Cell Prices Continue to Drop as Demand Softens
Falling lithium, cobalt, and nickel prices have triggered a consistent decline in battery cell costs throughout November. With electric vehicle and energy storage demand softening, battery cell manufacturers are facing reduced capacity utilization and potential production cuts. This downward trend in prices is expected to continue into 2024, benefiting consumers but challenging battery cell suppliers to adapt and remain profitable in the competitive market.
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12.10.2023
EV Highway Range Claims Under Scrutiny as Consumer Reports Tests Reveal Big Discrepancies
A recent study by Consumer Reports casts doubt on the real-world range of EVs, revealing significant discrepancies between advertised and actual highway mileage. These findings raise concerns about misleading marketing claims and the need for more accurate testing procedures, potentially impacting consumer trust and accelerating the development of larger batteries and more efficient EV technologies.
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12.10.2023
Semiconductor Industry Giants Join Forces to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption
Schneider Electric's Catalyze program, uniting industry leaders in transitioning to sustainable energy, takes a major step forward with the addition of Google, ASM, and HP. This collaboration, crucial for combating the industry's significant energy footprint, provides members with technical expertise, financial resources, and collaboration opportunities to drive renewable energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions throughout the semiconductor value chain.
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12.6.2023
Dutch Government Approves Chinese-Owned Nexperia's Acquisition of Dutch Startup Nowi
The Dutch government has approved the acquisition of Dutch startup Nowi by Chinese-owned Nexperia. The deal was initially approved in 2022, but the government conducted a retroactive review out of concern for foreign takeovers of sensitive technologies. Nowi develops chips that use ambient sources of electricity to power electronic devices, and Nexperia is a global leader in essential semiconductors. The government's approval signals a balancing act between promoting economic growth through foreign investment and safeguarding national security interests.
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12.6.2023
The price of photomasks will rise in 2024 due to Global Shortage
The semiconductor photomask market is booming with prices expected to rise in 2024, as demand from Chinese chip manufacturers and wafer foundries remains strong. Photomask manufacturers are running at full capacity and some Chinese chip companies are willing to pay extra for shorter delivery times.
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12.5.2023
South Korea's 8-inch wafer foundry begins to reduce prices by as much as 10%
The global semiconductor industry is facing several challenges, including slowing consumer demand, excess capacity, and rising costs. In response, wafer foundries, such as TSMC, UMC, and Samsung Electronics, are cutting prices and offering diversified profit-sharing models to attract customers. This is putting pressure on South Korean wafer foundries, which are already facing competition from their Chinese counterparts.
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12.4.2023
USPTO Streamlines Patent Review for Semiconductor Technologies
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program, designed to fast-track patent applications related to semiconductor device manufacturing. With prioritizing semiconductor patent applications, the USPTO aims to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign semiconductor chip supplies while propelling domestic innovation.
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12.4.2023
Michigan Completes Installation of Nation's First Wireless-Charging Public Roadway
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and partners have completed the installation of the nation's first wireless-charging public roadway in Detroit. The roadway is equipped with inductive-charging coils that will charge electric vehicles (EVs) with Electreon receivers as they drive on the road. This is a breakthrough for EVs, as it eliminates range anxiety, one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption. The Michigan pilot project is funded by a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The roadway is expected to be operational in early 2024.
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12.4.2023
ETSI Establishes Industry Group to Define and Evaluate 6G Use Cases and Sensing Types
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has taken a significant step towards the development of 6G technology by launching the Industry Specification Group for Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISG ISAC). The group's primary objective is to identify and prioritize a set of 6G use cases and sensing types, along with establishing a roadmap for their thorough analysis and evaluation.
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