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A deeper understanding of the components, technologies, and manufacturing realities that truly drive innovation.
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We connect the dots: What do these shifts mean for your business in Stuttgart or your investments in Detroit?
Meet The Analyst
I’m Jungmo Kim, an analyst and active professional within China’s automotive ecosystem. Currently based in Shanghai, I offer a unique, on-the-ground perspective…
Latest Analysis
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Tesla Terafab Chip Strategy: Why a $3B ‘Pilot’ Fab Signals Semiconductor Independence
Tesla’s $3B Texas chip fab targets only thousands of wafers monthly—a strategic pivot toward semiconductor independence. Discover why Western investors should watch the Intel 14A partnership closely.
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Tesla California Registrations Plummet 24%: Hybrid Resurgence Threatens EV Pure-Play Strategy
Tesla California registrations plummeted 24% in Q1 2024 as hybrid market share surged to 21%. What does this shift mean for Western EV valuations and OEM strategies?
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China EV AI Race Enters Deep Waters: Why Legacy Automakers Are Racing to Own the ‘Soul’ of Software
As the China EV AI race enters deep waters, a 95% homogenization crisis reveals why software—not hardware—will decide the winners of the 2026 autonomous driving wars.
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CATL Profit Dominance: Why China’s Battery Giant Outearns Automakers Combined
CATL profit dominance reveals why China’s battery giant earns more than automakers combined. Discover what this supply chain imbalance means for Western EV investors.
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Nissan Solid-State Battery 2028 Production: Can Japan Challenge China’s EV Dominance?
Nissan confirms its 23-layer solid-state battery hits performance targets for 2028 production. Here is what this means for Western investors in the China-Japan battery race.
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Toshiba SmartMCD TB9M030FG: Why Automotive Motor Control Integration Is Reshaping China’s EV Supply Chain
Toshiba’s SmartMCD TB9M030FG delivers automotive motor control integration, reducing BOM complexity for China’s EV makers and mitigating chip shortage risks.
