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Group 1 - Sharp announced the launch of its first pure electric vehicle, LDK+, set to debut in 2027, targeting sales through home appliance stores and residential builders [1] - The LDK+ concept vehicle was showcased at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show and is positioned as a pure electric MPV, designed to extend the concept of a "living room" [1] - Sharp plans to collaborate with Foxconn and FoloFly to develop the LDK+ model, marking its entry into the electric vehicle market, which was first proposed in September 2024 [1] Group 2 - Sharp, a well-known home appliance brand founded in 1912, reported a consolidated net loss of 149.98 billion yen for the fiscal year 2023, an improvement from a net loss of 260.8 billion yen in the previous fiscal year [2] - Despite a 7% year-on-year decline in revenue for the fiscal year 2024, Sharp achieved positive results in operating profit, recurring profit, and net profit [2] Group 3 - Industry analysts express cautious views on Sharp's entry into the automotive sector, citing the company's declining home appliance business and lack of technical expertise in vehicle manufacturing [3] - Sharp's CTO remains optimistic about the electric vehicle market, noting the low penetration rate of electric vehicles in Japan, currently at only 1%, indicating significant growth potential [3]