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

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

The Yulon Group, the largest automobile manufacturing conglomerate in Taiwan, recently announced its second own-brand, "tobe", which will focus on the development of both middle-end internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and pure electric vehicles, or battery electric vehicles (BEVs). At a pr

The new year of 2010 has come in with signs of recovery in the global automotive industry as the world economy emerges from its coldest winter in many years. Thanks partly to the stimulus programs that were introduced to boost auto demand in various countries, and partly to recovering consumer conf

On Jan. 13, the Executive Yuan (the Cabinet) passed a program for subsidizing the development of electric cars. This is expected to give a strong boost to Yulon Motor and other Taiwan companies that are scrambling to move ahead of the rest of the world in the rapidly emerging electric vehicle indus

Taipei, Jan. 28, 2010 (CENS)--Taiwan-based E-Ton Group plans to speed business development this year by expanding solar-cell production capacity and setting up an electric-scooter factory. The E-Ton Solar Tech Co., Ltd., a major solar-cell manufacturer in Taiwan, shipped 225 MW (million-watt) o

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

The Yulon Group of Taiwan, the largest car-making conglomerate on the island, continues to show not only its prowess in making innovative vehicles, but also its commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen: its flagship firm Yulon Motor Co. recently debuted the own-brand LUXGEN full-electric mu

Taipei, Dec. 31, 2009 (CENS)--With new orders from PC brands, Taiwan's top two battery pack makers-Simplo Technology Co., Ltd. and Dynapack International Technology Corp.-are expecting a promising future in 2010. Simploy has recently landed new orders for notebook PC batteries from Japan's Toshi

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

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

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

Taiwan's automotive production is showing signs of recovery and the island's new-car sales were up in the third quarter of 2009, but long-term prospects remain uncertain as a reduction in the commodity tax on new cars and powered two wheelers, instituted by the government to stimulate the market, i

Taipei, Dec. , 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan-based car maker China Motor Corp., local assembler of Mitsubishis and Chryslers, will launch electric PTWs in 2010 so as to make market differentiation with its parent company Yulon Motor Co. Industry insiders said recently that China Motor has completed develo

The Yulon Group, the largest automobile manufacturing conglomerate in Taiwan, recently announced its second own-brand, "tobe", which will focus on the development of both middle-end internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and pure electric vehicles, or battery electric vehicles (BEVs). At a pr

Taipei, Dec. 8, 2009 (CENS)--With emergence of electric cars and popularity of 3C (computer, communications and consumer electronics) products, the scale of the global market for lead-acid, Ni-MH and lithium-ion batteries is expected to hit US$43.6 billion this year and continue prospering in the f

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

Taipei, Dec. 4, 2009 (CENS)--Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, the world's largest maker of electric healthcare scooters that has been actively developing lithium-ion battery and electric-vehicle (EV) products, recently claimed that it would tie up with major Chinese carmaker Sh

Taipei, Nov. 20, 2009 (CENS)--Over 500 senior executives of major automotive-related enterprises in Taiwan and China will discuss future cooperation opportunities in the post-Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) year at the Conference on Cross-strait Cooperation and Exchange in the Autom

Taipei, Nov. 16, 2009 (CENS)--Big conglomerates in Taiwan are aggressively eyeing the lithium-ion power-cell business, regarded as very promising in the future, including the Formosa Plastic Group and AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) Group. The spokesman for AUO, the largest thin film transistor-liquid

Taipei, Nov. 11, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan-based carmaking conglomerate Yulon Group plans to sign an agreement with the Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. late this month to expand their partnership into lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs), according to Taiwan's Ch

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

Taipei, Nov. 3, 2009 (CENS)--Formosa Energy & Material Technology Co. (FEMTC) chairman J.Y. Wang recently visited Chery Automobile in China, trying to tap the automaker's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, according to Taiwan's Chinese-language economic daily newspaper Economic Daily News (EDN).

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

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

Taipei, Oct. 12, 2009 (CENS)--The Yulon Group, the largest automaker in Taiwan, reportedly acquired some 20% in E-One Moli Energy Corp., a lithium-ion battery maker of the Koo Group, through its affiliate Sun Shine Investment Corp., according to local Chinese-language economic daily newspaper Econo

The organizer of the 4th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2009), held April 14-19, 2009 at the Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) invited several globally renowned journalists covering the powersport industry to see the late

High-power powered two-wheelers (PTWs), all terrain vehicles (ATVs), electric-scooters graced the show floor at the 4th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2009), further demonstrating Taiwan's rising profile among the industry big boys. The show also enjoyed an impr

As Taiwan continues to try to be politically-correct by staying with the global trend to become more green in its transportation options, mainly backed by policymaking that aims to reduce carbon emissions on the island through developing the electric vehicle (LEV) industry, with the authorities hav

Already a globally leading production base of high-end bicycles and products, Taiwan is aggressively leveraging its existing advantages in production, high-technology and innovation to build another world-leading sector: electric bicycles. The rapidly emerging e-bike sector is proving to be a g