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RT Archie Hall (@ArchieHall)Robotaxis will tranform cities more than we yet realise: my latest for @TheEconomist— The tech will get much cheaper. Dire traffic jams unless cities learn to love congestion taxes— Denser city centres (few parking lots), but also more sprawl— Cycling gets saferLink below https://t.co/kH8es7yr2J ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesla has experienced a significant decline in share price due to falling global sales and consumer backlash, followed by a rebound driven by future prospects in AI and robotics, but recent disappointing sales in China present new challenges [2]. Group 1: Market Conditions - The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market is highly competitive, with domestic automakers benefiting from government subsidies, leading to a price war that negatively impacts foreign manufacturers [3]. - Production overcapacity in the industry has prompted Chinese automakers to export vehicles, potentially increasing competition in the U.S. market [3]. Group 2: Tesla's Performance - Tesla's sales in China fell to 26,006 units in October, marking a 36% decline year-over-year and the lowest sales figure in three years [4]. - The company's market share in China's EV sector dropped to 3.2% in October, down from 8.7% in September [4]. - Despite challenges, Tesla's exports of China-made vehicles reached a two-year high of 35,491 units in October [5]. - Overall, Tesla's sales decreased by 23% year-over-year across four key markets: North America, Europe, China, and South Korea [5].

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Group 1: Alphabet - Alphabet is well-positioned in the AI sector, involved in various aspects such as large language models, AI chips, AI-powered chatbots, and cloud computing, with a pending acquisition of Wiz to enhance AI cloud security [2][4] - Google Cloud is Alphabet's fastest-growing business, with a revenue increase of 34% and an operating income surge of 89% in the last quarter, benefiting from controlling the entire tech stack [4] - The Gemini model is transforming Alphabet's search business into a discovery platform, with new features driving more queries and providing a competitive edge through distribution and data [5][6] - Alphabet has built a vast advertising network, allowing it to run campaigns globally and locally, reinforcing its position as an AI leader with a wide moat [6][7] Group 2: ASML - ASML holds a monopoly in extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines, essential for advanced chip manufacturing, with no close competitors in this technology [9][10] - The demand for AI chips and other emerging fields like robotics and quantum computing will drive the need for ASML's EUV machines, positioning the company strongly for future growth [11] - ASML's next-generation High-NA EUV machines, costing nearly $400 million, will be crucial for foundries to stay competitive, ensuring long-term growth potential for the company [12]

Core Insights - The automotive industry is experiencing significant fluctuations in demand, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, due to the expiration of the $7,500 U.S. federal tax credit, leading to a demand lull in Q4 2025 [2] - Tariffs on imported vehicles and parts have had a notable impact, but the costs incurred are less than initially feared, with General Motors and Ford reducing their tariff cost estimates [3][4] - Tesla's valuation is currently extremely high, driven by future potential in AI and robotics, despite recent volatility in its stock price [6][7] Tariffs and Costs - The implementation of tariffs was expected to significantly increase costs for automakers, but General Motors now estimates costs between $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion, which is $500 million less than previously anticipated [4] - Ford has also halved its tariff cost estimate from $2 billion to $1 billion, indicating a more favorable outlook for automakers [4][5] Tesla's Market Position - Tesla's share price has fluctuated due to various factors, including CEO Elon Musk's political ambitions and the company's performance, but it has rebounded due to excitement around its future in AI and robotics [6] - Tesla's current price-to-earnings ratio stands at 294, with a market capitalization of $1.4 trillion, significantly higher than that of General Motors and Ford combined [6][7] Young EV Makers - Rivian and Lucid are both emerging players in the EV market, with Rivian showing strong financial performance, including a gross profit of $24 million, while Lucid missed earnings estimates despite record deliveries [11][12] - The contrasting performances of Rivian and Lucid highlight the complexity of evaluating young EV manufacturers, as production and delivery metrics alone do not provide a complete picture [8][13] Overall Industry Outlook - The automotive industry is navigating challenges related to tariffs and trade policies, but the administration's willingness to provide tariff relief is a positive sign for automakers [13] - Despite potential short-term challenges for EV makers, the broader automotive industry remains stable and presents investment opportunities [14]

Company Performance - Elon Musk 在改造 Tesla 方面做得非常出色 [1] - 部分投资者质疑 Elon Musk 是否是合适的领导者 [1] Industry Outlook - 除非 robotaxis 看起来很快能成功，否则质疑声会再次出现 [1]

Where are we on the road to robotaxis? “The economics don’t work today,” Uber’s COO says https://t.co/uh8nuqW3y9 ...