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Global NEV Sales Rise 10.4% YoY in 2Q26; Overseas Expansion Becomes Key to Chinese Automakers’ Competitiveness

TrendForce’s latest EV industry research reveals that global sales of NEVs—BEVs, PHEVs, and fuel cell vehicles—reached 5.37 million units in the second quarter of...

Tantalum Prices Nearly Triple on AI Demand, Supply Disruptions; EV Capacitor Lead Times Reportedly Top 1 Year

Surging AI demand and mining disruptions in Africa are putting the EV industry at risk of a tantalum capacitor supply crunch in 2026. TrendForce...

How Much Memory Does a Modern Vehicle Need?

Smart Cars May Pack 100GB+ DRAM, Up to 1.5TB NAND Memory shortages and rising prices have become so severe that even Apple has raised the...

Micron Expands Long-Term Memory Deals with 7 Auto Clients; Qualcomm, Harman Draw Attention

Micron is expanding its Strategic Customer Agreements (SCAs) with a fresh batch of automotive partners as it moves to secure more long-term demand visibility....

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...

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