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SoftBank's $6.5 billion acquisition of Ampere Computing is under investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission, which could delay or block the deal amid broader concerns over antitrust issues and SoftBank's existing technology holdings in AI and chipmaking.
NVIDIA quietly launches the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, a budget Ampere-architecture GPU targeting lower power consumption and retail markets, with Palit releasing a fanless KalmX version. The card features 2304 CUDA cores, 6GB GDDR6, and a 96-bit memory bus, offering a 70W power target and no need for an auxiliary PCIe power connector. Priced at $170-$180, it competes with AMD's Radeon RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT, while Palit's fanless design offers modern connectivity options and a dual-link DVI-D connector.
Renault has canceled the planned IPO for its EV spinoff Ampere due to unfavorable market conditions, but remains committed to its EV and software strategy, planning to launch seven new models by 2031. Despite the setback, Renault aims to continue investing in Ampere until it reaches break-even in 2025, with a focus on expanding its EV business and phasing out ICE sales by 2030. The company's decision reflects the challenges faced by EV startups in competing with Tesla and navigating market uncertainties.
Renault has decided to cancel the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its electric vehicle (EV) unit, Ampere, as the company seeks to focus on its core business and streamline operations. The decision comes after the French carmaker faced challenges in finding a suitable valuation for the unit amid market uncertainties.
Renault's EV unit Ampere is set to unveil an "affordable" electric city car this week, replacing the Twingo and serving as an entry point to Ampere's EV lineup. The new car, which will be smaller than the planned relaunch of the R5 hatchback, is expected to be priced around €20,000, potentially even closer to €15,000. It will be built in Slovenia and is aimed at reassuring investors ahead of Renault's IPO. Ampere plans to add five more models by 2030 and aims to achieve a production capacity of 400,000 EVs initially, ramping up to 1 million by 2031.