The government in Taiwan has had very limited success in promoting electric two-wheelers over the years, despite its well intention to replace more gasoline PTWs with such greener bikes to reduce noise and air pollution. Such electric vehicle (EV) promotion policy makes sense since most electric bi

The global electric-scooter (e-scooter) market has fallen far short of industry and government expectations for many years, but new initiatives are afoot to pave the way for wider adoption of the eco-friendly two-wheelers. BMW Motorrad is one of the powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers at the forefront

The Industrial Economics & Knowledge Center under the government-sponsored Industry & Technology Intelligence Services program (IEK-ITIS) recently published statistics on transportation vehicle industry production in Taiwan for the third quarter of 2013. The data covered assembled vehicles, auto pa

Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2013) and the 3rd Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013) at the Taiwan World Trade Center Exhibition Hall on April 10-13, 2013. The sh

Thanks to their fuel efficiency, ease of use in congested traffic, and relatively low ownership and operating costs, two-wheeled vehicles including scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles are a very popular mode of transport in Asia, especially in China, Taiwan, India, and most of the Association of So

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), a technology innovation and invention hub in Taiwan, once again proves its prowess by winning three of the 2013 R&D 100 Awards, given to the 100 most technologically-significant products introduced to market over the past year. The three winning

To present R&D achievements in recent years to global visitors, the Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, showcased many advanced, innovative and globally competitive research results at this year'

After gaining a solid foothold in the semiconductor industry, Phoenix Silicon International Corp. (PSI) of Taiwan has ventured into the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery business and aims to be a major player. At this year's Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), the company showcased

Chroma ATE Inc., a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of precision electronic gauges and provider of electric vehicle (EV) test solutions, EV powertrain systems, and assembled electric scooters and solutions, showcased comprehensive solutions and products at the 2013 EV Taiwan (Taiwan Int'l Electric Ve

The 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2013 Motorcycle Taiwan) and 3rd Taiwan Int’l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), were held simultaneously from April 10-13 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1. The two shows were held in conjunction with two other m

Six technology R&D projects funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) won the 2013 R&D 100 Awards, given by the R&D Magazine of the United States to recognize the world’s 100 most technologically significant products, according to MOEA. Three of the six projects were introduced by t

Thanks to their fuel efficiency, ease of use in congested traffic, and relatively low ownership and operating costs, two-wheeled vehicles including scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles are a very popular mode of transport in Asia, especially in China, Taiwan, India, and most of the Association of So

Six technology R&D projects funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) won the 2013 R&D 100 Awards, given by the R&D Magazine of the United States to recognize the world’s 100 most technologically significant products, according to MOEA. Three of the six projects were introduced by t

Mobility, convergence, and cloud technology spotlighted in the jury selections A notebook doubling as a tablet PC, cloud storage, cutting-edge gaming devices, ultrabooks, seamless wireless connections, powerful smartphones, mobility, touch-sensing technology and smart video and audio capability

ITRI’s vision-based obstacle avoidance for parking features complex tech To present R&D achievements in recent years to global visitors, the Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, showcased many

Official subsidies program to create demand for 100,000 e-scooters in 4 years Taiwan is generally seen as heaven to promote electric scooters (e-scooters) due to many reasons, not least of which being geographically-mandated. The central alpine ridge forces most of the population to live in rela

Chroma ATE Inc., a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of precision electronic gauges and provider of electric vehicle (EV) test solutions, EV powertrain systems, and assembled electric scooters and solutions, showcased comprehensive solutions and products at the 2013 EV Taiwan (Taiwan Int'l Electric Ve

China has been the largest market for electric powered two-wheelers (PTWs), including both e-scooters and e-motorcycles, for a long period since the Chinese government tries to control air pollution especially at major cities by limiting the volume of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) PT

Four-in-one show revs up sales with record buyer, exhibitor turnouts The 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2013 Motorcycle Taiwan) and 3rd Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), were held simultaneously from April 10-13 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhib

Four-in-one event lures buyers with one-stop shopping convenience Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2013) and the 3rd Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013) at the Taiwan W

After gaining a solid foothold in the semiconductor industry, Phoenix Silicon International Corp. (PSI) of Taiwan has ventured into the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery business and aims to be a major player. At this year's Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), the company showcased

Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are concentrating in major markets such as the United States and Europe, though the volume has fallen short of governments and EV makers' anticipation, and are expected to continue going forward in the major markets, as interest in these vehicles is growing

Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are concentrating in major markets such as the United States and Europe, though the volume has fallen short of governments and EV makers’ anticipation, and are expected to continue going forward in the major markets, as interest in these vehicles is growing

Automotive electronic systems are making modern cars more comfortable, powerful, connected and safer. Global Tier-1 auto component suppliers are driving this trend forward through intensive development and innovation that is bringing these systems to a whole new level. Many key global players an

Clean energy transportation is charting new territory as fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology attracts industry attention. The technology got a boost with a series of recent announcements of FCEV alliances among leading automakers, adding critical mass that could help the FCEV market to blo

With advanced test-simulation technologies, American automaker Ford Motor Co. is putting the equivalent of 10 years and 150,000 miles of wear and tear on hybrid vehicle batteries using a new lab test that takes less than a year to complete. According to Ford, it designed a new test tehnique– the

Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have been falling short of expectations, despite governments in industrially advanced nations investing ever more resources to promote such environmentally-friendly transport, while makers work hard to develop newer and better options. The same reasons re

Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have been falling short of expectations, despite governments in industrially advanced nations investing ever more resources to promote such environmentally-friendly transport, while makers work hard to develop newer and better options. The same reasons re

Introducing emission-cutting and other eco-friendly auto products from 25 companies. Green was the theme at the 2012 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's largest auto-parts, accessory, and repair equipment exhibition, with about 4,500 exhibitors and some 160,000 global visitors attending this y

Taipei, Dec. 3, 2012 (CENS)--Global shipments of lithium-ion battery cells are estimated to reach 4.59 billion units, and the volume is expected to continue to rise 9% in 2013 with annual production value increasing 6% to US$12 billion, according to the Industrial Economics & Knowledge Center IEK-I