There are a couple of articles about BYD in Brazil that I need to read through. Other than that, here are some other news.
BMW will be partnership up with Envision Group to build battery factory in America. So, that's the second Chinese battery operation in America now.
From a couple of days ago, Envision looking at huge expansion.
I think it's just a matter of time before CATL announces.
BYD presentation from Paris Motor show
Looks like they had quite the crowd. It really helps to be the world's largest NEV maker. Other Chinese EV makers are unlikely to get this kind of reception. I think BYD needs to be careful in Europe and make strong local connections. They need to open up final assembly, battery, chips and solar factories in Europe if they want to be successful
Also, as I posted in semi thread. Silan Microelectronics with huge expansion plans
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7.2 million cars. They must have large orders coming. Imo, they will be supplying chips for non Chinese EVs.
Now Robosense is opening an office in North America. It's really just a matter of time before Lidar firms get out of the Chinese market. The only thing I would caution is actual EV makers entering the US market. That would cause alarm for sure.
Look at this, autonomous tractors. We are just at the beginning of AI/computing/unmanned world. China is clearly leading here.
I think Seal and Dolphin will be much larger deals than Han/Tang. They are more built for the international market.