EPS News: Electronic Components & Supply Chain News
Year of Global Supply Chains Turbulent Landscape December 31, 2024 READ MORE Digital Twins: Transforming the Supply Chain December 27, 2024 READ MORE EV Battery Price Plunge Fuels Market Surge December 26, 2024 READ MORE CHIPS Act Investment and Supply Chain Challenges December 19, 2024 READ MORE EU and Mercosur Ink Historic Trade Deal December 16, 2024 READ MORE China Strikes Back with Supply ...
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 ...
Revolution in EV Battery Technology Amid Challenges
Sep 26, 2024 · The current lithium-ion architecture includes a graphite or silicon anode, a porous separator, and a liquid electrolyte. In this configuration, lithium ions must travel between the cathode and anode; a process slowed down by the need to “intercalate” into the anode material—much like passengers boarding a plane.
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.
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.
Some Final Words - epsnews.com
3 days ago · My first paying journalism job was at a local community newspaper group in Dedham, Mass. Cahners’ Electronic Business magazine was my fist publication in the trade press and through a series of mergers and acquisitions, a number of die-hards from Cahners, CMP and Hearst wound up at AspenCore Media, owned by Arrow Electronics. The irony wasn’t lost on me – I’ve covered Arrow since the ...
Component Sales Momentum Stalls - epsnews.com
Oct 11, 2024 · The momentum that appeared to be building for electronic component sales has been lost, according to a monthly ECIA survey. The overall positive market sentiment expressed by participants only lasted two months before the overall average fell below the 100-point threshold in September, to 98.8.
Align With the Boom & Bust Cycles for Semis - epsnews.com
Oct 28, 2024 · In the electronics sector, semiconductor cycles—both up and down—reflect a natural pattern. During prosperous times, allocation difficulties arise, causing OEMs to scramble for the necessary part numbers to develop their products.
New U.S. Export Controls Could Alter Tech Landscape
Oct 29, 2024 · The Biden administration is expanding export restrictions on advanced AI chips to prevent China and other countries, particularly in the Persian Gulf, from accessing critical AI capabilities.. The move reflects U.S. concerns about the global spread of AI technology and its military applications, aiming to maintain technological superiority and national security.
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.