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

The Wenzhou Huarun Electrical Machinery Co. is a ISO/TS 16949: 2002-, ISO 9001: 2000-, ISO 14001:2004-, and OHSAS 18001-certified company that was incorporated in 1994 and specializes in developing and manufacturing automotive electric fuel pumps and assemblies. The firm’s products, sold under

With economies slowly recovering in most major nations, suppliers and buyers of auto parts and services turned out in promising numbers at last year’s Automechanika Shanghai, held the 11th time from December 9 to 11 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Such encouraging numbers are not sur

Continuing to inspire and drive the core of the Rotarian spirit, K.Y. Chang, governor of Rotary International District 3460 with over 4,000 Taiwanese members, has been trying to coordinate Rotarians to engage in charities since his nomination in July 2009, aiming to organize the Rotarians to apply

Once again the long-awaited results of a highly regarded design promoter—Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO)—have been announced in October. The 2009 Good Design Awards honors some of the brightest minds worldwide in the design profession. In 2009, the JIDPO received 2,952 applic

The makers in Taiwan of screws, springs and wiring products, after some 30 years of development, have built not only considerable expertise but also a huge variety of items that serve all kinds of industries. The global recession since the meltdown in the third quarter of 2008 has sapped spendin

Sales of new cars in China topped 13.79 million units in 2009, up about 48% from the previous year, boosting China ahead of the United States to become the world's largest auto market. Shock absorbers are among the most important of auto suspension parts, so it is no surprise that China’s shock

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

At the end of 2008 the city of Ningbo, in Zhejiang Province, had 624 auto-parts companies with 89,112 employees. Compared with a year earlier, these figures represented increases of 73 and 11,069, respectively. Ningbo’s auto-parts industry generated revenues of 30.71 billion renminbi (RMB)

Established in 1998, the ISO 9001:2000-certified Wenzhou Lintai Motor Spare Co., Ltd. is a Sino-U.S. joint-venture company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of automotive products, including mainly racing seats, performance-tuning air filters, vehicle anti-th

Taiwan’s manufacturers of pneumatic/hydraulic systems and parts continue to operate mostly on a small to medium scale, and hence still cannot generate significant profits to afford higher R&D expenditures nor build branding globally. But they have spared no efforts upgrading their products to stay

Shin Lee Tai Enterprise Co., Ltd., established in 1979, is a seasoned manufacturer of parts for watercraft, machinery and heavy-duty electrical equipment. At present, Shin Lee Tai specializes in offering continuously-cast tubing, sheets and bars as well as forgings of alloys such as bronze,

As the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to watercraft, marine equipment, and related services, the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), organized by the Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition and Congress Organizers in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (I

Shin Chin Industrial Co., Ltd. (SCI), established in 1953, is a major maker of automotive electrical parts and accessories in Taiwan. The ISO 9001- and SIO/TS 16949-approved company has spared no efforts developing into a leading player in its line. With constant investment in product diver

Established in 1987, Car Full Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to manufacturing a variety of automotive parts, including body parts, bumpers, grilles, hoods, fenders, lamps, and mirrors. The firm has aimed to offer customers the highest-quality products and best services, by manufact

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

Taiwan's automotive industry is showing signs of shifting back into higher gear after a punishing year. Production value in the sector, including both assembled vehicles and auto parts, surged by 37.86 % quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter, trimming the year-on-year (YoY) decline to 13.0

Taipei, Feb. 6, 2010 (CENS)--Acer Inc. and Asustek Computer Inc. have won the bids, along with other 529 suppliers from and offshore mainland China, to supply 12 categories of household appliances contracted by the mainland authorities as part of the mainland's 2010 plan to offer more subsidized ho

Prospective Investment Areas An annual study by the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers` Association (TEEMA) shows that Nanning, Guilin, and Beihai in the "pan Beibu Gulf area" (Beibu Gulf is surrounded by Guangxi, Guangdong`s Leizhou peninsula, Hainan Island, and Vietnam), all in Gu

As the world's largest trade fair dedicated to industries of watercrafts, marine equipment and related services, the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), organized by the Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition and Congress Organizers of the Netherlands in association with the International Council o

The 2009 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn edition), held from Oct. 27 through 30, showed that it is serious about highlighting LED exhibitors, with a dedicated venue for such makers despite the event already inundated with energy-saving products, notably LEDs, compact fluorescent lamps

With improving Cross-Taiwan Strait relationship, Taiwan is likely to sign the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) with China in 2010, which is generally seen as the way to safeguard its share in the huge Chinese market or its largest overseas market, as well as the way to expand its sha

Taipei, Jan. 11, 2010 (CENS)--In light of growing concerns about global warming and carbon emission reduction issues worldwide, Taiwan has stepped up the development and construction of smart grids, an admittedly energy-saving electricity delivering network, as part of its effort on environmental p

Design Philosophy Discover the three steps to Komorowski's beautiful designs 1. Eco-conscious The sustainability principle: we live on one earth and it's the only one we have, so we should preserve it. We are constantly making ourselves aware of what materials we are using, new sustainable res

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. 14, 2009 (CENS)--The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) will push for cross-Taiwan Strait industrial cooperation in the priority fields of photovoltaic, LED (light emitting diode), communications, and electrical car in 2010. The plan is part of the "Cross-Strait Industrial Bridgin

If the success of Taiwan's information technology (IT) and electronics manufacturing industries is a consequence of generous government support, the rise of the island's yacht industry must be a miracle. For over 40 years, this luxury goods sector has been faring well in the global market despite a

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. 2, 2009 (CENS)--Mahindra and Mahindra Co., Ltd., a major maker of various industrial and transportation vehicles in India, recently held a procurement meeting with more than 40 representatives of auto-parts and vehicle makers in Taiwan, according to the Taiwan External Trade Developmen

Taipei, Nov. 26, 2009 (CENS)--Eyeing lucrative business opportunities in the booming automobile market in China, the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) has organized several delegations to visit Chinese automakers this year. A delegation recently visited nine aut