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Summary of Conference Call on Liquid Cooling Technology in the Automotive Sector Industry Overview - The liquid cooling technology is benefiting from the development of AI and the push from operators, with a projected market space of approximately 150 billion yuan by 2026, including hundreds of billions for core components such as CDU, cold plates, and manifolds [1][6][13] - The Chinese automotive industry has established a presence in the thermal management of new energy vehicles, which synergizes with server liquid cooling technology, particularly in key components like electronic water pumps, power batteries, and hoses [1][7] Key Points and Arguments - The electronic water pump market is experiencing rapid growth, with the server liquid cooling sector demanding higher standards. The market for electronic water pumps in server liquid cooling is expected to reach 5 billion yuan by 2026, accounting for 50% of the new energy vehicle electronic water pump market [1][8] - Core components of the liquid cooling market are primarily dominated by foreign enterprises, but domestic companies are gradually participating in the supply chain for cold plates, CDU, and quick connectors, indicating potential growth opportunities [1][9] - The liquid cooling technology is gradually replacing air cooling as the mainstream thermal management solution for power batteries, with companies like Yinlun and Xiangyu Technology already beginning to ship liquid cooling products [1][10] Market Trends and Future Outlook - The liquid cooling market is expected to exceed 20 billion yuan by 2025 and approach 100 billion yuan by 2026, with a growth rate steeper than that of optical modules [2][4] - The demand for electronic water pumps, referred to as the "heart" of the liquid cooling sector, is increasing, which will drive growth in power and quantity [5][12] - The liquid cooling market is assessed based on the value of individual cabinets, with the NVIDIA GPU300 NVR72 cabinet valued at approximately 100,000 to 120,000 USD. The core components include cold plates (35%), CDU (40%), manifolds (10%), and quick connectors and hoses (15%) [6] Competitive Landscape - Companies like Feilong and Zhongding have advantages in high-power, long-life, and compact electronic water pumps, while others like Chuanhuan and Suliang have competitive advantages due to their mass production experience [4][11] - The supply situation varies across different categories of automotive components, with foreign companies leading in liquid cooling, while domestic companies are beginning to gain traction [9][12] Investment Opportunities - The liquid cooling technology has gained significant attention since 2023, especially following the AI boom, with major operators planning to achieve a 50% penetration rate in the coming years [13] - 2025 is anticipated to be the year of liquid cooling implementation, presenting important and certain investment opportunities as the industry accelerates [13][15] - Companies like Feilong, Yinlun, and Xiangxing Technology are actively expanding their overseas markets and are expected to benefit from the trends in the liquid cooling industry [14][15]