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STMicro, GlobalFoundries Plan New $5.7 Billion French Chip Factory
The project represents the lion's share of 6.7 billion euros ($6.8 billion) of investment from major global companies that President Emmanuel Macron is due to announce at this year's Choose France summit in Versailles.

S.Korea Targets Localising 50% Of Chip Materials Supply By 2030
Jul 28, 2022 09:06 PM
South Korea said it aimed at local sourcing for half of its materials, components and equipment in semiconductor manufacturing by 2030, up from 30% currently.

Redwood Materials Plans To Spend $3.5 Billion On Making EV Battery Essentials
Jul 28, 2022 08:59 PM
The auto industry has been ramping up production of electric vehicles (EV) to meet a demand surge, driving up orders for batteries and raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, etc.

GM's Cruise Robotaxi Unit Drives Deeper Into The Red
Jul 28, 2022 08:52 PM
General Motors Co has lost nearly $5 billion since 2018 trying to build a robotaxi business in San Francisco, and now as the automaker's Cruise unit starts charging for rides, the losses are accelerating.

U.S. Senate Votes To Advance Sweeping Semiconductor Industry Bill
Jul 28, 2022 08:51 PM
The legislation provides about $52 billion in government subsidies for U.S. semiconductor production as well as an investment tax credit for chip plants estimated to be worth $24 billion.

Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV Spied Testing Ahead Of September Debut
Jul 28, 2022 08:49 PM
All-electric SUV’s design doesn’t stray far from the eXUV300 concept from the 2020 Auto Expo.

Audi India Inaugurates Audi Approved: Plus Facility In Coimbatore
Jul 30, 2022 12:59 AM
Audi India recently inaugurated a new pre-owned luxury car Audi Approved: plus outlet in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Germany To Reduce Electric Car Subsidies In 2023
Jul 28, 2022 08:38 PM
The incentives, or premiums, paid to buyers of electric cars will expire completely once an allocated sum of 3.4 billion euros ($3.44 billion) from the next two years' budget is spent, according to government sources.

Euro Slumps To Two-Decade Low, Oil Tumbles As Recession Fears Intensify
Jul 28, 2022 08:04 PM
Euro zone recession fears were exacerbated by concerns about an energy crisis in Europe and by Tuesday's data, which showed a sharp slowdown in business growth in June, following Monday's news of a seasonally adjusted May trade deficit in Germany versus expectations for a surplus.

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