Xpeng’s journey from domestic struggles to European expansion shows how Chinese EV makers are learning to compete globally. Key hires, Volkswagen’s $700 million investment, and new manufacturing in Austria signal a strategic shift. The company now claims top Chinese EV startup status in several Euro
Japanese manufacturer Asahi Kasei has licensed its acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology to German battery maker EAS Batteries. The collaboration yields an ultra-high power lithium-ion cell delivering unprecedented performance metrics. Market launch is scheduled for March 2026 with German f
The executive who helped launch Tesla’s stainless steel Cybertruck is departing the company. Siddhant Awasthi’s exit comes as the electric pickup faces production delays and multiple recalls.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang declared “without TSMC, there would be no NVIDIA today” during his visit to the chipmaker’s Sports Day. This marks Huang’s fourth Taiwan trip this year as NVIDIA seeks additional Blackwell chip wafers and prepares to consume 30% of TSMC’s 3nm production capacity.
TSMC’s 3nm technology has entered its golden period of mass production, accounting for nearly a quarter of the company’s revenue. NVIDIA has emerged as the biggest driver, adding 35,000 wafers monthly as Apple prepares its 2nm transition.
American manufacturers are facing a deepening workforce crisis that threatens the industry’s survival. Despite massive investments in training and automation, most experts believe the skills gap may never fully close as manufacturing jobs decline for the fourth straight month.
A European startup is tackling the $985 million lactoferrin market with precision fermentation technology. PFx Biotech’s approach could revolutionize infant nutrition and functional foods. Their human-identical protein offers advantages over traditional bovine sources.
Apple’s next-generation iPhones face a major cost challenge as TSMC prepares to hike prices for advanced 2nm chip production starting in 2026. The move to gate-all-around transistor technology could increase wafer costs by over 50% compared to current 3nm processes. This puts pressure on Apple’s lon
Jabil is making a major move into data center power management with its $725 million acquisition of Hanley Energy. The deal gives the manufacturing firm critical power expertise from grid to rack. This strategic purchase positions Jabil to compete more aggressively in the booming AI data center infr
GE Aerospace is collaborating with Shield AI to power the X-BAT autonomous fighter using the F110-GE-129 engine with thrust vectoring capability. The partnership aims to accelerate development of next-generation unmanned systems by combining proven propulsion with AI piloting technology.
