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Analysis grounded in direct, hands-on experience within the industry, not just headlines.
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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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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.
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Canada EV Subsidy Reinstatement Drives 47% Sales Surge: Lessons for North American Markets
Canada EV subsidy reinstatement fueled a 47.2% sales surge in February, pushing ZEV penetration to 10.2%. Discover what this means for Western investors and the future of North American electrification.
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Roewe and ByteDance Unveil World’s First AI-Native Vehicle Series: The End of Retrofitted AI
Roewe and ByteDance’s Volcano Engine unveil the world’s first AI-native vehicle series, Jiayue. Discover why this AI-native vehicle architecture threatens Western automakers still retrofitting legacy platforms.
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Tesla Robotaxi Expansion: Why Dallas and Houston Mark the End of the ‘Pilot Program’ Era
Tesla’s robotaxi expansion into Dallas and Houston signals a shift from limited pilots to scalable deployment. Here’s why Western investors should watch this Texas-sized bet closely.
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China Solves the ‘Last Meter’ Problem: How New LiDAR Tech Revolutionizes Autonomous Modular Bus Docking
Discover how Chinese researchers solved the vertical drift problem in autonomous modular bus docking using an enhanced LiDAR-IMU SLAM framework, and why this matters for Western automotive investors.
