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Title: 'China Inside': How Chinese EV Tech Is Reshaping Global Auto Design
Link: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/09/11/1542...
Global automakers are licensing Chinese electric vehicle technology to
accelerate development and cut costs. Audi built its E5 Sportback in 18
months using SAIC's batteries, powertrain and software after the Zeekr 001
"shocked quite everyone" in 2021, according to Stefan Poetzl, president of
SAIC Audi Sales and Marketing. Toyota and Volkswagen have joint development
agreements for China-specific models using GAC and Xpeng technology
respectively. Renault and Ford plan to develop global models on Chinese
platforms, according to Reuters. The licensing deals provide Chinese
automakers additional revenue amid domestic price wars. Ready-made Chinese EV
chassis and software can save billions of dollars and years of development
time, industry experts told the publication. CATL and other Chinese suppliers
are expanding chassis production for domestic and international customers.
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