These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
In response to the emerging trend of new energy vehicles, the heavy electrical equipment, wire, and cable industry have been actively expanding into new fields. Companies such as Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery, Fortune Electric, Shihlin Electric & Engineering, and Allis Electric, are at the forefront of this transition. Fortune Electric, Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery, Shihlin Electric & En...
To propel Taiwan's electric vehicle sector forward, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has joined forces with nearly 60 representatives from industry, government, and research institutions. Together, they've formed the "Taiwan Electric Vehicle Charging Technology Advancement Alliance." Recently, a pivotal meeting was held where a collective agreement was reached to prioritize EV ...
As electric vehicles gained traction in Taiwan, an initial challenge surfaced: charging stations were incompatible across different EV brands. In response to the growing EV user base, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) collaborated with industry players, government bodies, and research institutes in 2020. Together, they forged the "Taiwan Electric Vehicle Electricity Charging Ind...
With the growing popularity of the trend towards liberating human drivers from the steering wheel during the entire driving process, the research and development of autonomous driving technologies have gained heightened attention from governments, industries, and research institutes. This phenomenon is particularly evident in recent years, an era marked by unprecedented progress in the ICT indust...
Unsung Stars Inside Automobiles Experiencing a substantial and consistently growing export base each year, Taiwan's auto parts industry has earned certification from various international authorities for its high quality, garnering recognition from industry insiders. Primarily composed of small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Taiwan's manufacturers exhibit a comprehensive array of prod...
At CES 2024, leading Taiwanese panel manufacturers AUO and Innolux present cutting-edge display technology. AUO introduces the company’s revolutionary Micro LED. It will highlight a range of in-vehicle display HMI solutions and extended mobility applications, envisioning the future of smart mobility. Meanwhile, CarUX, a subsidiary of Innolux, unveils the world's first Privacy technology and Invis...
The era of self-driving vehicles has arrived! In recent years, almost every major car manufacturer has been dedicated to R&D for such technology. With the aim to dominate the market, they are striving to develop complete and mature solutions as soon as possible. As of now, Tesla has already built Level 2 driving automation features like "traffic-aware cruise control" and "autosteer" into their...
The outlook for the automotive aftermarket appears promising! According to a report by The Business Research Company, market size of the aftermarket sector is projected to reach US$1237.49 billion by 2026, with a compounded annual growth rate of 10.3%. Additionally, Grand View Research forecasts the sector will witness a global compounded annual growth rate of 4.0% from 2023 to 2030. Various sign...
On May 30, the Software Technology Institute (STI) and the MIH (Mobility in Harmony) Consortium signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding) for the collaborative development of smart driving software. This groundbreaking partnership represents a milestone in the co-development of AI software among Taiwan’s smart automobile and EV industry. The initiative will utilize the “Formosa Dataset,” wh...
In response to Tesla’s investment of US$5 billion in building a new gigafactory in Mexico, not only electronic manufacturers like Quanta and Pegatron, but also Tesla's supply chain partners such as Lite-On, Eson, and Primax have commeced planning to set up their factories in the North American nation, in hopes of capturing the growing opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) business. An ind...