Group 1 - Sharp announced plans to launch its first electric vehicle, LDK+, in the fiscal year 2027, with sales channels including home appliance stores and residential builders [1] - The LDK+ concept car was showcased at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show, and Sharp aims to collaborate with Foxconn and the startup FoloFly for its development [1] - Sharp, founded in 1912, has been a significant player in the global LCD TV market but has faced challenges due to lack of innovation and strategic missteps [1] Group 2 - In the first half of 2025, global TV shipments reached 92.5 million units, marking a 2% year-on-year increase, with Sharp categorized under "Others" alongside other Japanese brands [2] - In the Chinese market, domestic brands captured 96% of the total TV shipment share in Q3, while foreign brands, including Sharp, held less than 5% [2] - For the fiscal year 2023, Sharp reported a consolidated net loss of 149.98 billion yen, an improvement from a net loss of 260.8 billion yen in the previous fiscal year [2]
夏普宣布2027年发售首款纯电动汽车LDK+