Truck maker AB Volvo penalized $130 million by NHTSA over delayed recalls
NHTSA says heavy truck manufacturer AB Volvo agreed to a three-year consent order that includes one of the largest-ever penalties for violations under the recall law......»»
Ferrari data breach: Client data exposed
Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari has suffered a data breach and has confirmed on Monday that it “was recently contacted by a threat actor with a ransom demand related to certain client contact details,” but that it won’t be p.....»»
As U.S. CPO sales fall to 8-year low, some brands make older cars eligible
Last year, sales of certified vehicles fell 9.4 percent to 2.49 million, according to figures from the Automotive News Research & Data Center. It was the lowest annual volume since 2014, when 2.34 million certified sales were recorded......»»
Nanya, Winbond support Taiwan power price hikes
Commenting on Taiwan's possible industrial power price hike, which may rise over 10% in April, the president of DRAM maker Nanya Technology Lee Pei-ing and Winbond president James Chen both expressed their support for the idea......»»
Global EV sales, 2023
Global EV sales continued to exhibit prominent growth in 2022, amounting to 9.78 million units, as opposed to the overall automotive sales worldwide that again came short of expectation......»»
U.S. Transportation Department awards $94 million for innovative mobility projects
The $1 trillion November 2021 infrastructure law dedicates $500 million over five years for "Smart" mobility projects......»»
EV sales in China expected to reach over 8 million in 2023
One fourth of the cars sold in China were electric vehicles in 2022, and EV sales are expected to reach more than eight million units in 2023, according to Counterpoint Research......»»
Techman Robot upbeat about 2023 prospects
Collaborative robot (cobot) maker Techman Robot has expressed optimism about its operations in 2023, during which the company will promote its AI-capable offering......»»
Shenmao to expand factory site in Vietnam
Solder material maker Shenmao Technology will actively expand its presence in Southeast Asia, with plans to expand its factory in Vietnam, according to the Taiwan-based company......»»
PC maker Acer aspires to get into e-bikes with the 35-pound “ebii”
There's no price or release date for Acer's utilitarian, lightweight e-bike. Acer's ebii, an out-of-left-field attempt at an e-bike from a company best known for affordable PCs.....»»
Thailand smartphone market declines by 21% in 2022 to 16.6 million units, says IDC
According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the Thai smartphone market declined by 21%, ending 2022 with 16.6 million shipments, marking the lowest number of units sold in a year since 2014. Shipments fell 23% on year or to 4.2 mil.....»»
USI mulls acquiring TE Connectivity"s automotive solutions biz
EMS provider Universal Scientific Industrial, a subsidiary of ASE Technology (ASEH), is considering acquiring TE Connectivity's automotive solutions business for an estimated US$48 million......»»
VW diesel settlement helping to cut Great Lakes emissions
The Mackinac Island Ferry Co. plans to use a $3 million grant from Michigan's Volkswagen settlement fund to convert one of its boats from diesel to electric power......»»
Automotive supplier takes over Ann Arbor "light therapy" startup out of bankruptcy
Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Eypex, a tier-one supplier of magnetic fasteners for cars, came to terms with the trustee assigned to the case of JustLight, a maker of infrared light devices......»»
Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into "Fortnite" purchases
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order to fine Epic Games $245 million over so-called "dark patterns" in "Fortnite," which led players into making unwanted purchases in the game.Epic Games' marketing for its App Store lawsuitOriginally.....»»
Come See Your Favorite Science And Maker Youtubers At Open Sauce This July
This July at Pier 32 in San Francisco, there’s going to be a huge convergence of your favorite science and maker celebrities for an event called Open Sauce Live. This event has been described as something in between VidCon and Maker Faire, sho.....»»
The Willow Arctic oil drilling project—the latest battle in a long fight over Alaska"s North Slope
For more than six decades, Alaska's North Slope has been a focus of intense controversy over oil development and wilderness protection, with no end in sight. Willow field, a 600-million-barrel, US$8 billion oil project recently approved by the Biden.....»»
Skull and Bones: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
First announced in 2017, Ubisoft's epic pirate title Skull & Bones has been delayed multiple times. Here's everything we've learned about the anticipated game......»»
Global EV market grows 55% in 2022 with 59% of EVs sold in China
Worldwide sales of electric vehicles (EV) increased 55% to 10.1 million units in 2022, according to Canalys. China was by far the largest EV market last year, accounting for 59% of all EVs sold......»»
UMC sets up first R&D center for waste recycling in the Southern Taiwan Science Park
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Circular Economy & Recycling Innovation Center on March 17. Established at UMC's Fab 12A in Tainan, Taiwan, the NT$1.8 billion (US$58.8 million) facility will be the fir.....»»
Global AIO PC shipments go down 40% on year in 4Q22 and 1Q23, says DIGITIMES Research
Global AIO PC shipments continued to plunge in the fourth quarter of 2022, down 15% sequentially and 44% on year to reach only around two million units since most demand had already been fulfilled in 2021 amid robust stay-at-home activities during th.....»»