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 ...
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.
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 ...
Some Final Words - epsnews.com
6 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 ...
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.
EU and Mercosur Ink Historic Trade Agreement - epsnews.com
Dec 16, 2024 · “The conclusion of this deal will contribute to strengthening the global competitiveness of European automobile manufacturers by eliminating high tariffs and addressing technical barriers to trade in their exports to the Mercosur market,” stated Sigrid de Vries, director general of ACEA.“This positive news comes at a pivotal moment for the automotive industry, which is currently facing ...
VMware Explore Unsettled in Wake of Broadcom Buy
Nov 18, 2024 · Tan attested Broadcom’s commitment to innovation, pledging a $1 billion investment in this area. He highlighted VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as the cornerstone of their future strategy. He portrayed VCF as a comprehensive, modernized platform for cloud infrastructure, offering “fully software-defined compute, networking, storage, and management—all in one product with automated and ...
Embracing Automation Strategically at EU Ports - epsnews.com
Nov 21, 2024 · In an exclusive interview with EPSNews during the conference, Zuesongdham indicated that European ports adopt a strategy different from that of other regions.. While Asian ports are witnessing a rapid surge in automation, driven by a focus on robotics and autonomous vehicles, European ports are adopting a more measured approach, she argues.This discrepancy arises from Europe’s unique ...
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.
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Set to Expand in 2025
Dec 17, 2024 · Any reading above 50.0 signals industry expansion. Headwinds in 2025. Manufacturing will face some headwinds going into 2025. Although the incoming Trump administration is perceived as business-friendly, threats of tariffs on goods imported from China, Canada and Mexico have the potential to add to the cost of manufactured products. China’s recent ban of critical mineral exports to the ...