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Toyota, Nissan, and Honda Join Forces on AI and Chip Development for Next-Gen Vehicles
Toyota, Nissan, and Honda have teamed up to develop cutting-edge AI and semiconductor technologies for next-generation vehicles, focusing on areas like semiconductor chips, APIs, virtual simulation, and cybersecurity. Supported by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, this collaboration aims to enhance Japan's competitiveness in the evolving automotive industry. The initiative includes forming the Advanced SoC Research for Automotive (ASRA) group, involving 12 companies, to create high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) technologies for mass production by 2030, marking a significant advancement in software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and autonomous driving capabilities 
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6.8.2023

China Witnesses Strong Growth in New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Sales in May

Retail sales of passenger NEVs in China for May 2023 remained flat compared to the previous month but showed an 82% Y/Y increase, totaling 483,000 units. Wholesale sales of passenger NEVs in China during the same period increased by 81% Y/Y to 550,000 units. The Chinese State Council is proposing to extend NEV car incentives for four more years to stimulate consumer demand.
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6.8.2023

China's State Council Proposes Extension of NEV Car Incentives to Boost Consumer Demand

The Chinese government is considering extending incentives for new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in order to boost consumer demand. Currently, NEVs priced below 300,000 yuan ($42,400) are exempt from a 10% purchase tax, but this incentive is set to expire at the end of 2023. The State Council has proposed extending this incentive for another four years, aiming to stimulate the adoption of NEVs in China.
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6.8.2023

Rapid Adoption of Electric Cars in the UK Presents Fiscal Challenges, Calls for "Road Duty"

British motorists are adopting electric cars faster than expected, leading to a significant gap in fuel duty revenue for the UK Treasury. To compensate for the revenue shortfall, the Resolution Foundation suggests implementing a "road duty" charged on every mile EVs drive, which could cost the public purse £10 billion per year by the end of the decade.
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6.8.2023

Ford CEO Predicts Electric Vehicles to Achieve Cost Parity Post-2030

Ford's EV Cost Parity: Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, predicts that electric vehicles will not achieve cost parity with internal combustion engine vehicles until after 2030. Farley expects cost savings to come from simplified production processes, smaller batteries, lower labor content, and increased revenue from software-driven digital services between 2030 and 2035.
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6.8.2023

Boeing Boosts Production of 787 Dreamliner and Expands Facilities

Boeing has announced an increase in production for its widebody 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The company has raised production from three to four planes per month, with plans to further ramp up to five per month by the end of the year. Additionally, Boeing intends to establish a second production line in Charleston, South Carolina, to accommodate the modification of inventory 787s to meet FAA standards. Lane Ballard, Boeing's vice president and general manager for the 787 program, provided these details regarding the company's plans.
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6.8.2023

Japanese Robotics Industry Witnesses Growth in 2022, but Faces Projected Decline in Orders for 2023

According to the Japanese Robotics Association, sales of Japanese robotics saw a year-on-year increase of 9.2% in 2022, while orders grew by 3.1%. However, the association projects a decline in orders of 8.3% for 2023 due to the uncertain global macro-outlook.
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6.8.2023

Tesla Increases Discounts on Select Models in U.S. Inventory

Tesla has increased discounts on some Model 3 electric cars and offered discounts on the Model Y and other inventory vehicles in the US market. The company is adjusting prices to clear inventory and stimulate sales.
 
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6.8.2023

Broadcom Reports Strong First Quarter Results

CEO Hock Tan expressed confidence in the company's future growth, highlighting Broadcom's exposure to generative AI, which is expected to double to over $1 billion this fiscal year. With its stock surging 4% in after-hours trading and positive guidance for the second quarter, Broadcom's strong performance signals promising prospects for both the company and the semiconductor industry at large.
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6.7.2023

TrendForce Predicts Dramatic Surge in AI Server Shipments for 2023

Market research firm TrendForce predicts a significant surge in AI server shipments, with a projected 38% year-over-year increase in 2023, reaching 1.2 million units. The demand for AI-powered applications across various sectors such as e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services is driving this growth. This growth presents opportunities for both hardware and software vendors to meet the rising demand for high-performance GPUs, ASICs, AI frameworks, and software development kits.
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6.7.2023

Toyota Reports Strong Global Sales Growth in April, Highlighting Significant Increase in Japan and China

Toyota reported a 4.9% Y/Y increase in global sales in April, with significant growth in Japan (22%) and China (46%). Electric vehicle sales accounted for 1% of their global sales, totaling 8,584 units.
 
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