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Foxconn unveils crossover and pickup truck prototype EVs; MODEL C EV to be delivered in Taiwan next year

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At the same time, Hon Hai showcased the production vehicle MODEL C, to be delivered in Taiwan next year, while showcasing key components of the EV supply chain, such as electric power steering (EPS) system, solid-state battery, silicon carbide power module and semiconductors. It is the first electric pickup designed and developed in Taiwan.

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

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Foxconn plans to build an EV ecosystem and a complete battery production chain in the southern city as part of its ambition to expand into the EV industry, ranging from the development of EVs to the production of battery packs and cells, and energy storage systems. More will be handed over based on operational demand.

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Taiwan team engineers E. coli to produce n-butanol from glycerol

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Researchers at Feng Chia University in Taiwan have engineered the bacterium Escherichia coli to produce n-butanol from crude glycerol—a byproduct of the production of biodiesel. Overall, the team concluded, the technology platform may be useful for the economic viability of glycerol-related industries. g/L/h, respectively.

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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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The global geothermal industry surpassed 12,000 MW of geothermal power operational, with about 600 MW of new geothermal power coming online globally, according to a year-end update by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, the United States, and Yemen.

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Taiwan to Increase Government Support of Li-ion Technology for EV Market

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Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will increase its support of the country’s lithium-ion battery industry, with a focus on high-power and high-safety cells for application in electric vehicles. The most critical issues for electric cars, said the MOEA, are the performance and safety of lithium-ion battery technology.

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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. NEWS: Tesla has partnered with Costco in Taiwan to sell its vehicles at Costco stores.

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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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