With ominous events caused by drastic global climate changes, skyrocketing oil prices, as well as predictions of increasingly inaccessible crude that may become rare as diamonds in the next 20 years, transportation experts generally agree that EVs or electric vehicles is certainly the priority opti

Taiwanese automaker China Motor Corp. (CMC), the local assembler of Mitsubishis, recently announced its launch soon of a own-branded electric-scooter in the first half for sale locally and overseas. CMC's domestic automobile sales also reported good performance. According to the latest stat

The 2010 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan), held Apr. 15-18 in Taipei and the largest annual show of its kind in Taiwan, for some reason lacked sufficient clout to attract many exhibitors, especially world-class parts suppliers. So the event this year only revealed

The Formosa Plastic Group (FPG), a leading petrol-chemical conglomerate in Taiwan, reportedly is planning to produce electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries, making it the first vertically integrated maker of lithium-ion batteries on the island, according to Chinese-language economic daily newspaper

BenQ Materials Corp. of Taiwan and Chery Group of China recently announced their setting up of a joint venture in China to produce materials for making separator films for lithium-ion batteries for mainly vehicles. Capitalized at 80 million renminbi, the joint venture will make BenQ Materials a

Sony debuts its latest olivine-structure LiFePO4 batteries One of the most intensively observed and yet challenging issues in the global automotive industry, without any doubt, is the continual development of electric vehicles (EV), whose life and future rely inextricably on the practicality, so

Amita Technologies Inc. is not satisfied with being among the top lithium polymer (Li-polymer) battery manufacturers in Taiwan. It wants to become a shining light in the vehicle-application lithium-ion power cell industry as well. The company develops its own processes and methods for power-cel

Different parties will have varying opinions on why Taiwan is supporting the development of automotive-electronics and electric vehicle (EV) businesses. One reason may be the rising eco-consciousness worldwide and the realization that computerized operation of cars achieves improved energy efficien

A Taiwanese delegation headed by Vice Economics Minister Huang Jung-Chiou and made up of representatives from government agencies and auto-related research institutions visited Ford Motor's global headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan in late June. The main purpose of the visit was to see Ford's i

Taipei, Aug. 20, 2010 (CENS)--An increasing number of local automakers are expressing optimism toward this year's new-car sales in Taiwan, which are forecast to outstrip 300,000 vehicles. The recently released report from the Industry & Technology Intelligence Services (ITIS) also estimates tha

Taipei, Aug. 18, 2010 (CENS)--Simplo Technology Co., Ltd., a leading notebook PC battery-pack supplier in Taiwan, recently announced lucrative operation results for the second quarter. The company's chairman and CEO Sun Fu-hsiang said that Simplo registered net earnings of NT$992 million (US$31

As the optimistic buzz continues to whirl around EVs, the mode of transport that supposedly is seen as the savior of mankind amid equally busy buzz surrounding global warming, with potentially disastrous consequences as rising sea levels that are forecast to inundate even cosmopolitan hubs as Londo

Taipei, July 26, 2010 (CENS)--Taiwan-based China Electric Mfg. Corp., a leading lighting product maker on the island, and Golden Crown Energy Co. in China, are planning to set up the world's largest LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery factory in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China. According to Julie Chou

Taipei, June 21, 2010 (CENS)--Yulon Group, the largest carmaker in Taiwan, recently announced its setting up of a new subsidiary to provide battery recharging, exchange, leasing services for electric vehicles (EVs). Capitalized at US$9.4 million, the new firm will set up a platform to handle bat

With rising investment and attention paid to electric vehicle (EV) development globally, Taiwan's automotive sector is also trying to jostle for position to tap this potentially lucrative, promising market. However the stale hurdle stands in the way of Taiwan's carmakers, who still are at the mercy

Likely driven partly by fairly steady global economic recovery, Taiwan's automotive production value has been revived somewhat, with the island's new-car sales rising in the fourth quarter of 2009, without however assuring the long-term prospects of the sector especially when the official incentiv

Established in 1998, the E-One Moli Energy Corp. (which uses the Molicel brand) is a leading lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery maker in Taiwan that has become a medium-sized international player by focusing on niche markets. E-One Moli is, in fact, the world's second-largest supplier of Li-ion batte

It’s generally agreed and a foregone conclusion that developing fully-practical EVs (electric vehicles) is one of the essential solutions to helping mitigate global warming, a phenomenon no longer considered scientific theory as the Maldives are likely to be submerged under the ocean by 2100, with

Experts with ambition and years of experience, know-how in energy storage as well as vehicles in Taiwan believe they have the solution to a thorny problem—to develop a truly practical battery technology that suits various electric vehicles (EVs), including e-bicycles, e-scooters, multi-wheeled ele

Clearly the technological movers and shakers in Taiwan, backed by official support, are not only talking eco-friendliness but also keeping a watchful eye on the latest developments of the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The Industry & Technology Intelligence Services (ITIS) recently held an industry

Delta electronics, the world’s largest manufacturer of power-supply systems, is casting eager eyes on the rapidly developing electric vehicle (EV) business. Delta expects electric vehicles to provide much of its profit in years to come. The company recently marked its entry into the EV-relat

Taking advantage of his position as a major player in the lithium-ion battery sector, F.H. Sung, chairman and CEO of Simplo Technology Co., Ltd., recently pitched his company's strength and capability in the EV (electric vehicle) lithium-ion battery business to a delegation of about 100 executives

Metaltech Industrial Co., Ltd. successfully developed a magnesium-lithium alloy in 2007 backed by teamwork of experienced experts and researchers in-house. The Mg alloy has been winning increasing attentions in recent years for its advantages as low density (only 1.8 g/cubic cm compared to 2.7

As the optimistic buzz continues to whirl around EVs, the mode of transport that supposedly is seen as the savior of mankind amid equally busy buzz surrounding global warming, with potentially disastrous consequences as rising sea levels that are forecast to inundate even cosmopolitan hubs as Londo

More and more Taiwanese automotive-related companies are realizing that their future lies in mainland China, which is poised to displace the United States as the world's largest automobile market within the next few years. Apart from its market potential, mainland China offers a route for Ta

China became the world’s largest automaker in 2009. Now it is aiming for world leadership in electric vehicles (EVs), and some big Chinese companies are already taking the forefront in this field. “China may surpass the U.S. in the EV field within 3-5 years, given its aggression in both EV and

Taipei, March 23, 2010 (CENS)--Taipei, March , 2010 (CENS)--Gold Crown Energy Co. (GC Energy), a reinvested LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery maker in China by Taiwan-based China Electric Mfg. Corp., recently claimed to have won orders from the World Expo Shanghai China 2010 to supply power cells for gas

At an auto show held in Taipei last December, China’s Chery Automobile unveiled 10 new sedan models for the first time. These models included, among others, the Apolo hybrid and three electric cars—the Fresh, Awin, and M1 EV. The show’s spotlight was also on several Panda models from Geely Auto

Established in 1998, the E-One Moli Energy Corp. (which uses the Molicel brand) is a leading lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery maker in Taiwan that has become a medium-sized international player by focusing on niche markets. E-One Moli is, in fact, the world's second-largest supplier of Li-ion b

Taiwan's automotive industry has relied on foreign partners, especially from Japan, for technical support over the past 50 or more years. Originally, the industry focused on styling and equipment modification of assembled cars to meet domestic tastes. A few players tried to introduce homegrown mode