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Avoiding Geopolitical Risks, Server Materials and ODM Production Locations Continue to Shift

Posted on 2023-03-31 by TrendForce

As the struggle between China and the United States continues, in order to avoid upcoming geopolitical risks, not only have Taiwanese ODM manufacturers begun to shift some production locations, but market research firm TrendForce has also observed that American OEM …

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2022 Global Automotive MCU Market Grows 11.4% YoY to Reach US$8.286 Billion

Posted on 2023-03-20 by TrendForce

The global new energy vehicle (NEV) industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the past two years, especially in Chinese markets where 6.46 million NEVs were sold in 2022 — an impressive 89.5% YoY growth. The penetration rate of …

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Tesla Plans to Reduce SiC Content by 75% for Its Next EV Platform, so New Package Solution and Trench MOSFET Could Be Crucial in Achieving This Feat

Posted on 2023-03-06 by TrendForce

Tesla recently announced that its next-generation EV platform will reflect a 75% reduction in SiC components, though this reduction will be made without compromising vehicle performance and safety. This announcement is one of the very few specific details that Tesla …

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[Chip War] The Latest Update of US Sanctions’ Impact on The Progress of Chinese Semiconductor Development

Posted on 2023-02-09 by TrendForce

According to TrendForce’s latest investigation, Chinese foundries have already suspended plans to expand production capacity for advanced processes after the US government began restricting the exportation of equipment and technical support for processes related to non-planar architectures. TrendForce believes that …

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Tesla’s Latest Round of Price Cuts Across Regional Markets Creates After-Burn Effects and Opportunities to Raise Profile in China

Posted on 2023-02-08 by TrendForce

Tesla has caused a lot of buzz in the global car market by cutting prices across several regional markets. The US, China, Europe, and Japan have all seen a significant drop in prices of Tesla vehicles, with magnitudes ranging from …

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