China’s wafer fabs turn to overseas talent for semiconductor innovation

Hua Hong Semiconductor has appointed Peng Bai, a former Intel executive, as its new CEO, marking a departure from its traditional practice of promoting senior leaders internally. This shift highlights China’s wafer fabs’ growing reliance on recruiting overseas returnees and globally experienced professionals to accelerate development and overcome the constraints of organic growth.

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ProLogium debuts next-gen lithium ceramic battery at CES to tackle 3 EV challenges

At CES 2025, ProLogium introduced its fourth-generation lithium ceramic battery (LCB) system, featuring several technological breakthroughs including a five-minute fast charge that provides a range of 300km and reliable performance in temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. The focus is on tackling the three key concerns faced by the electric vehicle (EV) market: total cost of ownership, range anxiety, and safety.

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Liquid cooling for AI servers struggles with power, infrastructure, and efficiency challenges

As the demand for AI computing surges, liquid-cooled servers have regained attention in the market due to their superior cooling efficiency. However, deploying liquid-cooled servers presents several challenges, including the need for adequate power supply and optimized usage efficiency. Most existing data centers only “partially” rather than “fully” support liquid cooling, limiting their compatibility with this advanced technology.

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Taiwan’s EV adoption surges as investments top US$865 million, outpacing targets

In Taiwan, the manufacturing sector generates 51.37% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, followed by 19.87% from the residential and commercial sectors, and 12.69% from transportation. Government subsidies and incentives have spurred major automakers from Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) to Taiwan. Foxconn’s entry into the electric bus market has further propelled EV adoption, with both the sales ratio of electric passenger cars and the penetration rate of electric buses surpassing government targets.

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Chenbro Micom sees record revenue in December, fueled by robust AI demand

In December 2024, Chenbro Micom, a server chassis manufacturer, recorded an all-time high revenue of NTD 16.1 billion (approx. US$490 million), a 33.1% increase from the previous month. This achievement was driven by strong AI demand and efficient shipments. The company anticipates continued growth in AI server projects in 2024 and maintains a positive outlook for 2025.

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