, CEO of the intelligent robotics company PerceptIn Dr. Shaoshan Liu wrote about how the model for IEV supply chains has evolved over the past decade. The article comes as the latest in a series by Dr. Liu, discussing what IEVs are, how they can be monetized and what types exist.
Dr. Liu broadly describes IEVs as car platforms with added smart capabilities compared to the traditional internal combustion engine vehicle. These capabilities can include many concepts introduced by Tesla, including a centralized electrical/electronic architecture , an easily updatable platform, an emphasis on“In the early days of the industry, IEV original equipment manufacturers had to do almost everything in-house,” writes Dr. Liu.
Crucially, Tesla’s move to own its whole supply chain has opened up opportunities for other OEMs to follow suit, with one example including BYD’s recent investments into Indonesia for essential EV minerals. Instead of relying on third-party computing system manufacturing, Tesla also developed its own proprietary computing system.