Hon Hai unveils two new electric vehicle prototypesBy Lisa Wang / Staff reporterHon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密) yesterday added two new electric vehicle (EV) prototypes to its fleet, paving the way for the commercial production of the Model V and Model B in the US and Thailand in 2024. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co chairman Young Liu, center, and founder Terry Gou, right, pose at a media briefing following the launch of new electric vehicle prototypes in Taipei yesterday. Asked about shipments from Hon Hai and Tesla Inc, Liu said Hon Hai hopes to one day produce EVs for the US-based automaker. Tesla is an electric vehicle brand, while Hon Hai provides electric vehicle design and manufacturing services on a contractual basis, he said. Hon Hai expects to complete customers’ certification for its SiC chips next year before shipping, he added.
