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Rising Fuel Prices Pave Road in Taiwan for Electric Scooters

(2008/10/20)

"The electric scooter is in fact an electronic product, and Taiwan is the world's most competitive producer of electronic products." This observation comes from Hawke Tien, deputy general manager of the EVT Technology Co., Taiwan's biggest maker of electric scooters. EVT is a member of the loca

PGO Wins Taiwan Excellence Awards for Sixth-year Running

(2008/10/20)

Two PGO-brand vehicles produced by the Motive Power Industry Co. won prizes in the 2008 Taiwan Excellence Awards organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, proving once again the company's product development prowess and the quality of its vehicles. Motive Power has now won Taiwan Excellenc

FPG Partners With Changes Ascending Ent. on Li Battery Biz

(2008/09/24)

Taipei, Sept. 24, 2008 (CENS)--The Formosa Plastic Group (FPG), the largest petrochemical conglomerate in Taiwan, is actively developing LiFePO4 battery business and trying to apply such advanced cells to future vehicles, according to local Chinese-language economic daily newspaper Economic Daily N

PGO Wins Taiwan Excellence Awards for Sixth Year Running

(2008/09/01)

Two PGO-brand vehicles produced by the Motive Power Industry Co. won prizes in the 2008 Taiwan Excellence Awards organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, proving once again the company's product development prowess and the quality of its vehicles. Motive Power has now won Taiwan Excellenc

Taiwan Supplies Over 90% of Global NB PCs Sales in Q2

(2008/09/01)

Taipei, Sept. 1, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan's notebook PC manufacturing sector supplied over 90%, or 25.33 million units, of notebook PCs sold in the world in the second quarter of this year, up 4.5% from a quarter earlier and 42% from a year earlier, according to statistics compiled by IDC (International

Cell Makers to Raise Prices by 6-8% in Q3, 2008

(2008/06/26)

Taipei, June 26, 2008 (CENS)--Japan and Korea's cell suppliers have recently decided to raise quotations of battery cells by between 6% and 8% in July, and nearly all notebook PC brands have already agreed to the price adjustment, according to industry sources. In fact, in light of price hikes o

Lithium Polymer Batteries to Become Hot Replacement for Li-ion Power Supplies

(2008/04/10)

Taipei, April 10, 2008 (CENS)--With a lingering shortage of cells, raw material for li-ion power supplies for notebook PCs, the world's leading notebook PC brands, including Dell and HP, have moved to adopt lithium polymer batteries as replacement for li-ion power supplies, according to industry so

Taiwanese PTW Makers Show Off at EICMA 2007

(2008/04/09)

At the 65th Milan International Bicycle and Motorcycle Show (EICMA 2007), held from November 6-11, 2007 at Fiera Milano, Milan of Italy, almost all major Taiwanese makers of assembled motorcycles, scooters, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), buggies etc. showcased their latest products for international

Mobiletron`s Lithium-ion Powered Tools Strong Performers

(2006/06/30)

Taipei, June 30, 2006 (CENS)--Mobiletron Electronics Co., Ltd., a maker of electric power tools and aftermarket (AM) automotive ignition parts listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE), recently claimed that orders have been flooding in at its hand-tool production lines due to the company's success

Taiwan Electronic Component Production Value Up 5% in First Three Quarters

(2006/03/31)

The accumulated production value of Taiwan's electronic component industry in the first three quarters of the year reached NT$412.1 billion (US$12.26 billion at US$1: NT$33.6), up about 5% from the same period of last year, according to IT IS (Industrial Technology Information Service & Promotion).

Taiwan Electronic Component Production Value Up 5% in First Three Quarters

(2005/12/06)

The accumulated production value of Taiwan's electronic component industry in the first three quarters of the year reached NT$412.1 billion (US$12.26 billion at US$1: NT$33.6), up about 5% from the same period of last year, according to IT IS (Industrial Technology Information Service & Promotion).

Auto Electronics Spotlighted At Computex

(2005/10/14)

An increasing number of local makers of information-technology (IT) and electronics equipment are reinvigorating growth with the debut of new auto-electronics products, many of which were highlighted at the recent 2005 Taipei International Computer Show (Computex Taipei 2005), one of the world's to

Taiwan Touts Innovative Products At Taipei AMPA 2005

(2005/10/14)

At the recent 2005 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), one of the clearest statements made was of the rapid transformation made by Taiwan's auto parts and accessory industry in recent years. Local manufacturers showcased cutting-edge products at the show

Auto Electronics Spotlighted At Computex

(2005/09/08)

An increasing number of local makers of information-technology (IT) and electronics equipment are reinvigorating growth with the debut of new auto-electronics products, many of which were highlighted at the recent 2005 Taipei International Computer Show (Computex Taipei 2005), one of the world's to

Auto Electronics Spotlighted At Computex

(2005/07/01)

An increasing number of local makers of information-technology (IT) and electronics equipment are reinvigorating growth with the debut of new auto-electronics products, many of which were highlighted at the recent 2005 Taipei International Computer Show (Computex Taipei 2005), one of the world's to

Taiwan Touts Innovative Products At Taipei AMPA 2005

(2005/06/14)

At the recent 2005 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), one of the clearest statements made was of the rapid transformation made by Taiwan's auto parts and accessory industry in recent years. Local manufacturers showcased cutting-edge products at the show

Exhibitors Highlight New Products At Taitronics 2004

(2005/03/18)

The 2004 Taipei International Electronics Show (Taitronics 2004), one of the largest events of its kind in Asia, was divided into two separate exhibits last year: Taitronics Components & Equipment show (held Oct. 8-12) and the Taitronics Finished Products show (Oct. 16-20). Exhibitors showed off th

Exhibitors Highlight New Products At Taitronics 2004

(2004/10/21)

The 2004 Taipei International Electronics Show (Taitronics 2004), one of the largest events of its kind in Asia, was divided into two separate exhibits this year: Taitronics Components & Equipment show (held Oct. 8-12) and the Taitronics Finished Products show (Oct. 16-20). Exhibitors showed off th

AMPA Sheds AM Focus With Cutting-Edge Products

(2004/06/21)

The best and newest of the global auto parts and accessoriesy industry was on display at the recent 2004 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 20042). The show particularly Sspotlighted at the event were the R&D achievements of Taiwanese manufacturers and the in

Taiwan Shoots for the Lead In Handicapped/Recreational Electric Scooters

(2004/03/24)

With an eye on the rising demand for handicapped electric scooters worldwide, the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) hopes to spur the island's development into a global center for electric scooter R&D, logistics, and production. To that end the

MIRL develops Taiwan`s first hybrid mini car model

(2004/03/08)

Taipei, March 8, 2004 (CENS)--The Mechanical Industry Research Laboratories (MIRL) under Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently demonstrated the island's first hybrid-engine mini car model that can save on fuel by 40% compared to traditional combustion-engine counterparts

Taipei Cycle Show Rides Off Into Another Sunset

(2003/04/14)

Although the SARS scare unfolding internationally cut by 23% the number of buyers to the 2003 Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle '03), held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Mar. 29~Apr. 1, the rich content of the exhibition gave strong indications of which way the global bicycle i

Main power device makers enjoyed revenue growth in Dec.

(2003/01/13)

Taipei, Jan. 13, 2003 (CENS)--Four listed local manufacturers of power supplying devices saw their revenues for last month rise from December 2001, with SIMPLO Technology Co., Ltd. Recording a whopping revenue rise of 192%. The other three companies are Li Shin International Enterprise Corp., Bi