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EV Makers Struggle with Slow Demand and Battery Shortages
Nov 26, 2024 · In the U.S., EV sales reached a record high in Q3 2024. EV sales were up 11 percent year-over-year, totaling 346,309 sales in the third quarter, according to CarEdge.com. At the same time, the U.S. wants to reduce its reliance on goods and materials from China, and a new administration could help or hinder EV sales in that nation.
Battery Technology Could Revive Adoption of EVs
Oct 3, 2024 · StoreDot, an Israeli battery startup, already demonstrated the benefits of new technology: a silicon-dominant XFC battery that can charge 100 miles of range in just five minutes.StoreDot successfully demonstrated the technology in a partnership with EV manufacturer Polestar, charging a 77 kWh battery from 10 percent to 80 percent in only 10 minutes. . Unlike typical fast charging, which ...
Tariff Threats Set Off Supply Chain Reaction - epsnews.com
Dec 5, 2024 · There’s a reason it’s called a supply chain.The threat of new tariffs on certain U.S. imports has the electronics manufacturing, distribution and logistics industries planning for increased costs and disruptions while hoping for a better business environment in 2025.. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, and ...
New Era of Automated Ports Led by China - EPS News
Jun 25, 2024 · China’s automation edge. One of the electronics industry’s greatest challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic was a labor shortage due to lockdowns across various nations that paralyzed global logistics. Automation reduces the number of humans in …
How De Minimis Transactions Are Reshaping U.S. Import Rules
Nov 5, 2024 · The implications of this enforcement gap are substantial, as it undermines federal safety protocols and potentially exposes U.S. consumers to substandard or dangerous products. In 2023, over 1 billion shipments valued at approximately $54.5 billion were processed under de minimis rules, a dramatic increase from the 110 million shipments worth $0.05 billion in 2012.
TSMC Caught Between China and U.S. Supply Chain Demands
Nov 11, 2024 · The return of Donald J. Trump to the White House signals a potentially volatile shift in the global semiconductor supply chain. Taiwan and its leading chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (), are caught in the crosshairs of intensifying U.S.-China rivalry.Trump’s past rhetoric and actions and the strategic importance of advanced chips suggest a more aggressive and ...
Trends Reshaping Electronics Manufacturing in 2025
6 days ago · Fortunately, non-destructive testing methods make it easier to find defects that people may miss through visual inspections alone. X-rays can find material density and thickness abnormalities, providing manufacturers with a visual record of which component areas may have heat-sinking faults or other defects.
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Set to Expand in 2025
Dec 17, 2024 · Any reading above 50.0 signals industry expansion. Headwinds in 2025. Manufacturing will face some headwinds going into 2025. Although the incoming Trump administration is perceived as business-friendly, threats of tariffs on goods imported from China, Canada and Mexico have the potential to add to the cost of manufactured products. China’s recent ban of critical mineral exports to the ...
Samsung Reckons With Labor & Supply Chain Strife
Oct 9, 2024 · If successful, the Middle Eastern mega factories could help mitigate the global semiconductor supply chain risks, which have been exacerbated by pandemic-induced disruptions, geopolitical tensions—especially with China—and labor unrest in several countries.