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TrendForce is a global leader in providing in-depth market intelligence and professional consultation services for clients across a diverse range of industries. Additionally, TrendForce has established itself as a robust platform for exchanging vital market information among firms in different sectors.

Japan Accelerates Development of all-solid-state batteries and Supply Chain Buildout

TrendForce's latest “2Q26 Global Solid-State Battery Industry Development Quarterly Report” reveals that the Japanese government has significantly expanded support for next-generation battery technologies in...

Global EV Traction Inverter Installations Remain Resilient in 1Q26 Despite Seasonal Slowdown

TrendForce's recent report on EV traction inverters shows that in the first quarter of 2026—usually the industry's slowest season—global installations hit around 6.82 million...

Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Hike Prices by Up to RMB 6,000 as Auto Memory Costs Surge 180% in 3 Months

Rising automotive memory prices are starting to ripple through China’s auto market. According to IThome, citing CCTV News, more than 10 Chinese new-energy vehicle...

Onsemi Reportedly Plans Up to 300 Job Cuts in Czech Plant as Low-cost Chinese SiC Competition Intensifies

Amid intensifying competition from Chinese players, Onsemi is reportedly under mounting pressure, with up to 300 job cuts planned at its Rožnov pod Radhoštěm...

Global NEV Sales Fell by 2% YoY for 1Q26 as Tesla Reclaimed BEV Sales Lead

According to the latest research by global market intelligence firm TrendForce, global sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs)—including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid...

Over 10 Automobile Models Adopted Micro LED Headlamps in 2026, Mercedes-Benz and Audi Included

In 2026, Micro LED headlamp is gaining traction among an increasing number of carmakers, with adoption continuing to accelerate. Recently, both Mercedes-Benz and NIO...

Global Solid-State Battery Funding Exceeds US$1.3 Billion in 2025–1Q26, Advancing Toward Pre-Commercialization

The global solid-state battery (SSB) sector recorded over 57 financing deals between 2025 and 1Q26, with 46 companies securing new funding, according to TrendForce’s...

Rising Costs to Drive Further Increases in EV Cell Prices in 2Q26, Says TrendForce

TrendForce’s latest research on the lithium battery industry reveals that surging raw material prices in 1Q26 supported an upward trend in EV battery pricing...

Inside Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, Toshiba Talks and Denso’s Move: Japan’s Power Chip Consolidation Push

Japan’s power semiconductor industry may be moving toward a major consolidation. According to Nikkei, sources say Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, and Toshiba are preparing to...

Tesla Reportedly Ramps TeraFab Hiring in Taiwan; TSMC Talent Seen as Primary Target

Elon Musk’s TeraFab chip plant, reportedly a $20 billion to $25 billion push into 2nm chips, is ramping talent recruitment, drawing attention as the...

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