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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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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. In addition, Kaohsiung has also attracted investments from companies such as WIN Semiconductors Corp., million (US$50,000) per vehicle.

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Fisker and Foxconn sign framework agreements for Project PEAR; new FP28 platform

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We have world-class supply chains in place to support Project PEAR—in particular, securing the reliable delivery of chipsets and semiconductors. —Foxconn Technology Group Chairman, Young-way Liu.

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Report: U.S. Prepping $540 Million for SK Group Semiconductor Factory in Michigan

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Like most other modern products, vehicles have become heavily reliant on semiconductor chips in recent years and the supply chain issues witnessed since 2020 have been vexing the industry. Meanwhile, the United States is concerned that any future decisions on the part of China to invade Taiwan would effectively cripple the U.S.

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Intel Invests $20-billion in Ohio for Advanced Fabs

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Currently, all cutting edge chipmaking is done in Taiwan and South Korea. The bill that would supply that money, the CHIPS Act , has passed in the U.S. will depend heavily on funding from the CHIPS Act," said Keyvan Esfarjani , Intel senior vice president of manufacturing, supply chain and operations in a press release.

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Intel challenges Nvidia, Qualcomm with ‘AI PC’ chips for cars – ET Auto

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Intel did not disclose a purchase price for the closely held company, controlled by venture funds Cipio Partners and Capital-E. Nvidia last year formed an alliance with MediaTek of Taiwan to offer lower-cost chip sets. MediaTek is a leader in supplying technology for Android-based infotainment displays used in lower-priced vehicles.

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Taiwanese smartphone giant Foxconn reveals electric ute, global sales planned

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Taiwan’s Yulon Motors Co will start volume production of the Model C next year under the Luxgen n7 name. But Hon Hai says there are already plans in place for all three models to be built in Taiwan, Thailand and the USA. Hon Hai has set itself the goal of supplying five per cent of the globe’s EV needs by 2025.

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