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New SEMI Auto IC Master to support collaboration between Taiwan chipmakers and automotive ecosystem

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SEMI Taiwan launched the SEMI Auto IC Master, a comprehensive guide to automotive semiconductor and component providers in Taiwan. The guide is available through an online account or in hard copy and can be purchased by contacting the SEMI Taiwan representatives listed on the SEMI Auto IC Master webpage.

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Foxconn to build EV ecosystem and battery production chain in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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In addition, Kaohsiung has also attracted investments from companies such as WIN Semiconductors Corp., It also aims to localize battery manufacturing across all points of the supply chain, from upstream raw materials to midstream cells and the downstream battery packs.

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Tesla Taiwan partners with Costco to sell vehicles

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Tesla Taiwan is partnering with Costco to sell its electric vehicles. To celebrate Tesla Taiwan’s partnership with Costco, the company is offering three charging benefits to the first 50 buyers. Costco has partnered with an Elon Musk-led company in the past.

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Smith Electric Vehicles signs LOI for Joint Venture in Taiwan; 5,000 vehicles in first 3 years

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Medium-duty electric truck manufacturer Smith Electric Vehicles has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Taikang Technology Corporation in Taiwan. The JV agreement will also cover the creation of a new manufacturing plant in Taiwan.

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China’s largest electric two-wheel vehicle manufacturer adopts Nidec in-wheel motor

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a company successful in Taiwan, and features a battery that can be replaced at any of the charging stations installed across town. 01(Huan Dian Shou 01) is the first product that the company developed for electric motorcycles, and is installed inside???01(Huan 01(Huan Dian Shou 01)’s rear wheel.

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Taiwan Reboots Its Solar-Power Fishponds

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Taiwan is striving to massively expand renewable generation to sustain its semiconductor fabs, and solar is expected to play a large role. Is Taiwan’s aquavoltaics plan unrealistic? Critics of Taiwan’s renewed aquavoltaic plans thus see the government’s goal as unrealistic.

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Elon Musk cans Tesla-Costco partnership in Taiwan

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said earlier today he has “canned” a partnership between the automaker and wholesaler chain Costco, as the two were set to sell EVs together in Taiwan, according to reports. Tesla has not utilized wholesalers like Costco to sell its vehicles in the past, but other car companies have.

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