Taiwan

By Will Pulson – 21st July 2024

The truck is to be imported by MFTBC’s local distributor, Daimler Truck Asia Taiwan Ltd, based in Taipei.

Taiwanese EV charging manufacturer, Delta, unveils HGV charger at the EV Summit in Finland

By Luke Willetts – 21st April 2024

Delta claims that its new 500kW DC fast EV charger (UFC 500) can fully charge a 460 kW powered electric truck/bus within two hours, whilst simultaneously charging two EVs at up to 250kW each. The USP, according to Delta, is the power ratio versus its compactness/footprint ratio. This is largely due to the patented internal circuit topology.

Mahle and Forvia sell off Behr-Hella joint venture in climate controls

Germany

HVAC Systems

Joint Venture

Mahle and Forvia sell off Behr-Hella joint venture in climate controls

By Bradley Osborne – 18th April 2024

ChargePoint and AcBel collaborate on EV charging technology

By Luke Willetts – 22nd March 2024

The two engineering teams have already started working together on ChargePoint’s new generation EV chargers, building on a previous manufacturing agreement. ChargePoint wants to capitalise on AcBel’s 40 years of R&D experience, bringing more efficient EV chargers to market, faster and at a lower cost.

Taiwan

Japan

Distribution & Aftermarket

Order

First Fuso eCanter order in Taiwan ahead of 2024 official launch

By Will Pulson – 5th November 2023

Hon Hai steps up electric bus sales and production

By Will Pulson – 19th August 2023

In the first half of 2023 the joint venture, based in Taiwan’s capital Taipei, sold 50 battery-powered buses (e-Bus) based on the ‘Model T’ prototype that was developed by Hon Hai based on its MIH purpose-built open platform.

Master Transportation Bus builds electric bus plant in Taiwan

By Will Pulson – 2nd July 2023

MasterTrans is a dedicated bus builder established a decade ago in Taiwan, which is transitioning to production of electric buses in 18 months' time.

Taiwan

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Agreement

InoBat and GUS Technology enter into strategic partnership

By Luke Willetts – 8th November 2022

GUS will fulfil demand for InoBat battery orders ahead of Inobat Auto’s own production facility in Voderady, Slovakia, becoming fully operational.

Taiwan

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Manufacture

ProLogium to establish its first overseas solid-state battery facility

By Bradley Osborne – 14th September 2022

ProLogium is considering a number of locations in Asia, Europe, and North America for the projected 120-GWh battery plant, which represents a USD8bn investment commitment over the next decade.

Germany

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Agreement

FEV and ProLogium to jointly develop and sell solid-state batteries

By Bradley Osborne – 15th August 2022

FEV has agreed to support ProLogium in the development and sale of solid-state batteries to the global market - giving ProLogium access to its battery development and test centre near the city of Leipzig in Germany.

Hon Hai moves ahead with Thai electric bus manufacturing through local JV

By Will Pulson – 12th August 2022

Horizon Plus buys land in Bangkok, Thailand to build e-buses.

Taiwan

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Hon Hai (Foxconn) to build EV battery development and production centre in Taiwan

By Will Pulson – 19th July 2022

Foxconn says it plans to invest TWD6bn (USD200m) in a new electric vehicle (EV) battery development and production centre in the island’s southern port city of Kaohsiung to underpin its expansion into the local automotive industry.

Taiwan

Electric Drive

Product

Tatung developing electric powertrains and full electric chassis for buses

By Will Pulson – 1st December 2021

Tatung is targeting both the EV "software and hardware" segments and will provide complete powertrain solutions to its clients, according to a statement made at an electro-mobility trade show held in Taipei in October.

USA

Manufacture

Mergers & Acquisitions

Taiwan's Hon Hai to acquire Lordstown electric pickup/light truck plant in USA

By Will Pulson – 1st December 2021

Hon Hai has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement for the Lordstown, Ohio facility (excluding certain assets such as the hub motor assembly line and battery pack and module lines) for USD230m.

Taiwan

Electric Drive

Agreement

Hon Hai and Kaohsiung Bus to build electric buses in Taiwan

By Jim Gibbins – 6th September 2021

Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Taiwan’s Hon Hai Technology Group – also widely known locally as Apple Inc’s main iPhone contract manufacturer, Foxconn – has announced a partnership with local energy company, North-Star International Company and bus operator, Kaohsiung Bus Company to develop a battery-powered bus transportation network.

Taiwan

Electric Drive

Agreement

Taiwan’s Tatung and Tangeng join forces to develop electric buses in Taiwan for Taiwan

By Will Pulson – 1st June 2021

In March, Tatung signed a contract to supply electric drive systems to local commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tangeng Advanced Vehicles.

Taiwan

Product

Mercedes-Benz’s Taiwan partner launches new coach with OC500 Euro VI chassis imported from Spain

By Will Pulson – 1st June 2021

Mercedes-Benz, through MFTB Taiwan, launched a touring coach for the Taiwanese market built on the OC500 RF Euro VI-compliant chassis in April this year, fitted with the 12-litre Mercedes-Benz OM 470 diesel engine.