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• How Elliot went from a three‑month visit to China to 20 years immersed in its EV industry.
• The rapid transformation of cities like Shenzhen to all‑electric taxis and buses in under two months.
• The rise of BYD, Geely, and other manufacturers, and how vertical integration is giving Chinese brands a massive global advantage.
• Game‑changing innovations in batteries, from sodium‑ion grid storage to five‑minute flash charging and upcoming solid‑state technology.
• Autonomous driving, LiDAR‑equipped vehicles, robo‑taxis, and cargo bots that already operate in Chinese cities.

• The commercial vehicle sector, battery swapping, and why Europe’s legacy manufacturers are now partnering—or being outpaced—by Chinese firms.