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Is $9868 (-0,89 %) the better $TSLA (+0,22 %) and the Chinese car manufacturer with the greatest potential? After reading many facts and analyses, I have come to this conclusion and remain invested. In the last few weeks, I have instead $1211 (+0 %) and $1810 (+4,33 %) in the last few weeks.

The shares of the electric car start-up XPeng have performed extremely well in recent days. At its "AI Day", XPeng announced its intention to start the first test drives of its own robotaxi fleet in Guangzhou and other Chinese cities next year. XPeng also unveiled a new humanoid robot that is scheduled for series production by the end of 2026.

Like its competitor Tesla, Xpeng also wants to position itself as more than just an electric car company. As part of its "AI Day", the car manufacturer announced that it will be launching three robotaxi models on the market. Xpeng's strategy for Robotaxis is to produce two categories of vehicles: one for commercial self-driving shared vehicles and one for fully autonomous private vehicles that may only be shared by family members.

Incidentally, Xpeng also presented its latest version of the humanoid robot "Iron" at the "AI Day". Similar to Tesla, Xpeng wants to position itself in the field of humanoid robots. The Chinese company is already planning to start mass production next year.

Xpeng's entry into the humanoid robot cab and flying cars should help to generate good sentiment in the stock," says analyst Jeff Chung from Citigroup. However, it is still too early to quantify the upside potential of new business profits, the team of experts added. Still, it should help the stock "potentially move on from past new-energy vehicle valuations to a premium-level connection with AI, tech and robotaxi," Jeff Chung wrote in his update on Xpeng. His price target is the equivalent of 25.50 euros.

XPeng (WKN: A2QBX7)

XPeng recently underlined its ambitions in the EV market with good delivery figures. The roll-out of new models should keep sales volumes high. On the technological side, the Group offers an exciting investment story in addition to electric cars with its own development of AI chips and robots. The company's own robotaxi fleet is an additional source of imagination.

Today I have built up my positions in the Chinese auto industry as follows:

$5k in SAIC Motor $600104

$10k in Xiamoi $1810 (+4,33 %)

$10k in XPeng $9868 (-0,89 %)

China will unfortunately shape the future of the auto industry massively and even overshadow our German icons into the shadows.

As soon as China gets the get the hang of ithow to build a brand like Mercedes, BMW or Rolls-Royce worldwide, it is only a matter of timeuntil they dominate the game.

I already have personal experience of the Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng $9868 (-0,89 %) I already have personal experience and got in relatively early out of conviction and accepted the share price declines. Out of conviction in the brand, the company management and the products.

I have tested the vehicles myself and they offer high quality at a reasonable price, innovative vehicles and the background of a founder who is passionate about his company. What's more, the manufacturer is not state-owned.

All of these arguments prompted me to invest and I was in the red for a long time

Now things are slowly looking up. The positive news is piling up and the latest figures were a surprise as they were better than expected.

For me, these are signs that I should continue to stand by my convictions.

What do you think, will it pay off in the medium term?

Here is an excerpt from www.finanzen.net

On August 19, 2025, Xpeng presented its balance sheet for the past quarter, which ended on June 30, 2025. The company generated a loss per share of USD -0.07 in the most recent quarter. In the same quarter of the previous year, it was also USD -0.19 per share. On the turnover side, an increase of 125.58 percent was generated compared to the turnover of USD 1.12 billion achieved in the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, the most recent turnover was reported at USD 2.53 billion.

Xpeng is expected to present its upcoming financial results for Q3 2025 on November 13, 2025.

Analysts expect Xpeng to report a loss of CNY -1.192 per share in 2025.

Contemporary Amperex Technology $3750 (+0 %) is reportedly preparing to launch a new 8-series of high-nickel batteries on the market in 2026. The batteries are to be installed in range-extending vehicles from leading electric vehicle manufacturers.

The high-nickel 8-series battery is a type of ternary lithium battery. Its cathode materials contain around 80% nickel, with the remainder made up of cobalt and manganese, which gives the battery its name.

》This chemistry was once in the spotlight《

A few years ago, dozens of models from more than ten brands, including Aion $AION (+11,09 %), Nio $9866 (+4,5 %) and Xpeng $9868 (-0,89 %)were powered by 8-series batteries. However, the technology was still at an early stage, verification was incomplete and thermal management solutions were underdeveloped. Reports of thermal runaway effects were commonplace.

For a while, the industry treated the "8-series" label with caution. However, CATL insisted on not abandoning the development, arguing that abandoning 8-Series batteries would mean abandoning the premium market.

》Batteries with a high nickel content offer higher energy density and lower weight, but thermal stability and costs remain obstacles《

The trend towards larger batteries in plug-in hybrid cars, including range-extending models, has created an opportunity for the return of this technology.

Some of the extended-range models launched this year already have batteries with a capacity of over 60 kilowatt hours. According to 36Kr, plug-in hybrid vehicles, including those with extended range, will have batteries with a capacity of almost 80 kWh by next year.

Preliminary research by 36Kr suggests that at least four models with a capacity of around 80 kWh are already in the pipeline. These include the upcoming D-Series from Leapmotor $9863 and Xiaomi's range-extending model planned for next year $1810 (+4,33 %).

While not all of these vehicles will be equipped with CATL's 8-series batteries, the race for larger batteries and longer range in pure electric mode creates a clear opportunity for high-nickel chemicals.

Compared to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, 8-series batteries offer higher energy density per unit mass and better overall performance. This allows vehicles with smaller batteries to achieve greater range, reducing overall weight while maintaining performance.

According to an industry insider, initial assessments indicate that the performance increase over mid-nickel batteries in terms of energy density at the system level is not dramatic.

Nevertheless, it is worth testing this technology for platforms that have already reached the limits of their technical capabilities.

》Cars are being equipped with larger batteries《

In recent years, the quest for greater all-electric range has led car manufacturers to install larger batteries in plug-in hybrid and range extender models.

Some of the vehicles launched on the market this year already have batteries with a rated output of over 60 kWh.

For example, the range-extended LS6 version from IM Motors is equipped with CATL's "Super Xiaoyao Max" battery, which delivers 66 kWh and offers a CLTC-certified range of more than 450 kilometers, outperforming some all-electric models.

》CLTC stands for "China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle" and refers to a standard introduced by the Chinese government to measure energy consumption, range and emissions《

Another example is the S800 "Xinghui Executive" edition from Maextro, which is equipped with a Qilin battery from CATL and achieves a CLTC range of 400 km.

Almost half of all range-extended vehicles currently on the market offer a purely electric range of more than 200 km.

This trend will become even stronger next year.

Leapmotor's D platform will support 80 kWh batteries for several vehicles, including the D19 SUV and an MPV. Both are expected to achieve an all-electric range of 500 km.

Xiaomi's upcoming range-extended vehicle will also use a battery with a capacity of almost 80 kWh, while Great Wall Motor has confirmed plans for a plug-in hybrid model with an 80 kWh battery and a pure electric range of more than 400 km.

Dear GQ community,

as I am at home in the world of the automotive industry/fleet management, I would like to inform you about interesting news about the electric car manufacturer Xpeng $9868 (-0,89 %) to inform you.

The Chinese manufacturer is already scoring points on the German market with three models at very interesting prices.

The oldest model, the P7, is a sporty saloon that is currently receiving a successor, which is expected to be delivered in Germany in early 2026.

Xpeng also offers an SUV called the G6 in the size of a Tesla Y and a large SUV, the G9. Both models have just undergone a model update, which is mainly noticeable in the technical details.

In order to avoid the European import tax policy, Xpeng wants to have two models (presumably the SUV G6 and G9) built in Austria by Magna Steyr.

Magna has capacity for around 180,000 vehicles and is no stranger to the contract manufacturing business, as it already builds the G-Class for Mercedes.

Xpeng is also one of the few Chinese manufacturers that is not state-owned.

He Xiaopeng is not only the founder and namesake of the company, but is also heavily invested himself.

With a P/B ratio of less than 5, the share is cheaply valued and I believe it is capable of interesting growth in the medium term.

I am invested myself.

Note to inexperienced investors: This is not investment advice!

Hello dear Getquin Community,

This year's IAA Mobility in Munich showed that the automotive industry is on the verge of a turning point. With over 30 percent more exhibitors than in 2023 and numerous premieres from Audi, $BMW (+2,45 %) BMW, $MBG (+2,68 %) Mercedes, $VOW3 (+3,1 %) VW, Opel and Chinese challengers such as BYD and $1211 (+0 %) BYD and $9868 (-0,89 %) XPeng, it became clear that electromobility has now become the standard. However, behind these new platforms and concepts lies an even bigger topic, namely autonomous driving and the robotaxis of the future.

In order to present this field in a clear and transparent way for investors, I have broken down the entire value chain into individual sectors. These include automotive and suppliers, semiconductors and technology, communication and infrastructure, software and algorithms, logistics and transportation, insurance and finance, energy and infrastructure, battery and propulsion, maps and mapping, and safety and cybersecurity. Within each sector, I have analyzed the big players, the hidden champions and the blade manufacturers and highlighted my favorites in each case with a brief explanation. @Multibagger 😎

My aim was to develop as comprehensive a picture as possible that shows where the opportunities lie in this new industry and how investors can position themselves at an early stage. Perhaps the IAA 2025 was not just a car show, but actually the starting signal for the next big investment ecosystem around robotaxis and autonomous driving. If I have overlooked any important aspects or if a categorization was not quite precise, I look forward to your comments @BamBamInvest
@Epi
😎 and exciting additions @All-in-or-nothing 😎 Together we can understand this topic even better and learn from each other. @Tenbagger2024 😎

Feel free to leave a 👍. I wish you every success with your investments 🚀

🚘 Automotive & suppliers

Big player:

$TSLA (+0,22 %) Tesla - pioneer in autopilot/FSD, vertical integration, huge database

$MBG (+2,68 %) Mercedes-Benz Group - EQS/EQE with Level 3 approval in Germany, strong regulatory expertise

$BMW (+2,45 %) BMW - New class platform, e-models with prepared sensor technology & level 3 approaches

$VOW (+3,23 %) VW Volkswagen - Cariad software unit, massive push towards ADAS/AV

$7203 (+3,63 %) Toyota (Japan) - largest OEM, cooperation with Pony.ai and Denso

$GOOGL (+4,38 %) Alphabet Waymo (private/Alphabet $GOOGL) - robotaxi pioneer in the USA

$9888 (+0,83 %) Baidu Apollo (9888.HK) - Robotaxi & Full-Stack AV in China

$Pony.ai (private, China) - Robotaxi & partnerships with Toyota

👉 Favorite: Alphabet Waymo ($GOOGL (+4,38 %))

Moat through years of data collection in real operation, deep AI integration, financially secured by Alphabet. Compounder potential, as Waymo can scale as a platform.

Hidden champions:

$APTV (+5,31 %) Aptiv - supplier for ADAS, sensor fusion, E/E architectures

$MG (+6,47 %) Magna International - produces complete vehicle systems including autonomous components

$ZF Friedrichshafen (private) - German giant in steering and braking systems for AVs

Veoneer (private, formerly listed) - safety software, vision, sensor technology

$SHA0 (+4,37 %) Schaeffler AG (DE, Germany, Xetra) - global supplier of drive, chassis and intelligent steering systems. Important for e-mobility and redundancy solutions in autonomous driving.

👉 Favorite: Aptiv ($APTV (+5,31 %)
)

High barriers to entry through system integration, broad customer base (OEM-agnostic), strong cash flow and close partner of major car manufacturers.

Blade manufacturer:

$NVDA (+0,31 %) Nvidia - Drive Orin / Thor chips for OEMs, standard in the AV sector

$QCOM (+2,68 %) Qualcomm - Snapdragon Ride platform for AVs

$INTC (+3,52 %) Intel Mobileye - EyeQ chips, one of the market leaders in ADAS

$LAZR (-3,8 %) Luminar Technologies - Lidar, partnerships with Volvo, Mercedes, SAIC

$OUST Ouster, Inc. - Lidar solutions

$INVZ Innoviz (INVZ) - Lidar sensor technology, cooperation with VW & BMW

👉 Favorite: Nvidia ($NVDA (+0,31 %)
)

Dominance in high-performance AI chips, ecosystem with software (CUDA, DriveSim), network effects through partnerships with almost all OEMs. Classic compounder, enormous moat due to technology and developer lock-in.

Takeaway:

In the automotive & supplier sector, it's not just who sells the most cars, but who has mastered the best technology stack for autonomy. OEMs work closely with specialized suppliers and blade manufacturers. Investors should focus less on unit numbers and more on data basis, software expertise and partnerships. The real levers often lie with suppliers and technology enablers, not just the traditional car brands.

💻 Semiconductors & technology

Big players:

$NVDA (+0,31 %) Nvidia - GPUs & AV chips (Drive Orin, Drive Thor), software ecosystem

$QCOM (+2,68 %) Qualcomm - Snapdragon Ride platform, automotive pipeline >30 billion USD

$INTC (+3,52 %) Intel / Mobileye - EyeQ chips, ADAS market leader

$AMD (-0,01 %) AMD - GPU/CPU, entry into automotive AI compute

👉 Favorite: Nvidia ($NVDA (+0,31 %)
) Unique position: Technological moat through CUDA ecosystem, enabler of almost all AV developments, quasi-monopoly in high-end compute. Classic compounder with long-term growth leverage.

Hidden champions:

$LAZR (-3,8 %) Luminar Technologies - Lidar supplier, partnerships (Volvo, Mercedes, SAIC)

$INVZ Innoviz Tech. - Lidar, BMW & VW as customers

$KOTMY Koito Manufacturing - world market leader in automotive lighting, entry into lidar through Cepton integration, important role as supplier for OEMs

$AMBA (+3,7 %) Ambarella (AMBA) - camera chips & vision processors for AV

$STMPA (+3,6 %) STMicroelectronics (France/Italy, Euronext) - automotive microcontrollers, sensors, power electronics. European counterpart to Infineon.

$AIXA (-2,82 %) Aixtron (Germany, Xetra) - supplies manufacturing equipment for SiC and GaN semiconductors, indispensable for power electronics in EV/AV.

$ELG (+1,1 %) Elmos Semiconductor (Germany, Xetra) - niche player for mixed-signal semiconductors in automotive, e.g. for radar and driver assistance.

👉 Favorite: Luminar ($LAZR (-3,8 %)
) Clear technical USP, strategic OEM deals in series production, high barriers to entry in lidar technology. Scalable compounder in a niche market.

Blade manufacturer:

$TSM (-1,04 %) Taiwan Semiconductor - production of all relevant automotive chips

$ASML (-1,4 %) ASML Holding - Lithography monopolist, without ASML no AI/AV chips

$EQIX (+0,35 %) Equinix - data center colocation for AI training & simulations

$DLR (-0,19 %) Digital Realty - cloud and data infrastructure

$AMZN (+2 %) Amazon AWS - Cloud resources for AI training, simulation & OTA updates

👉 Favorite: ASML ($ASML (-1,4 %)
) Monopoly on EUV lithography, no advanced chips for autonomous driving without ASML. Moat through technology and patents, classic compounder.

Takeaway:

Semiconductors & technology are the foundation of autonomous driving. While Nvidia plays the central role with computing power, lidar specialists such as Luminar ensure perception. The real shovelware winner, however, is ASML, without whose machines there would be no AV chips. Investors will find the deepest technological moats in the entire value chain here.

📡 Communication & infrastructure

Big players:

$ERIC B (+1,71 %) Ericsson - 5G/6G networks, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications, global player

$NOK (+0,98 %) Nokia - 5G/Edge solutions for automotive & smart cities

$QCOM (+2,68 %) Qualcomm - Snapdragon Digital Chassis, V2X chipsets, automotive pipeline

Huawei (private, China) - strong player in 5G/AV communication, partnerships in Asia

👉 Favorite: Qualcomm ($QCOM (+2,68 %)
) Wide moat through IP in mobile communications, at the same time deep automotive integration via Snapdragon Ride & Digital Chassis. Compounder, as economies of scale in chips + licenses worldwide.

Hidden champions:

$Cohda Wireless (private, Australia) - pioneer for V2X communication, software solutions for OEMs

$Autotalks (private, Israel, acquisition by Qualcomm planned) - leader in dedicated V2X chips

Commsignia (private, Hungary) - V2X middleware & roadside units

👉 Favorite: Autotalks (private, Israel)

Technology leader in dedicated V2X chips, unique IP portfolio. Strong takeover candidate (Qualcomm already active), giving moat + exit potential.

Shovel manufacturer:

$CSCO (+1,32 %) Cisco Systems - network infrastructure for automotive, cloud & edge

$AMT (+0,56 %) American Tower - cell towers & infrastructure, benefits from 5G expansion

$CCI (+0,03 %) Crown Castle - radio tower and fiber optic infrastructure (mainly USA)

$EQIX (+0,35 %) Equinix - data centers, basis for edge computing and OTA updates

$DLR (-0,19 %) Digital Realty - colocation & data center capacity for simulations and AV data

👉 Favorite: Equinix ($EQIX (+0,35 %)
)

Global leader in data center colocation, benefits from the edge computing trend. Strong moat due to network effects & high switching costs. Long-term compounder.

Takeaway:

Communication & infrastructure are the silent cornerstones of autonomous driving. Without low-latency networks, edge data centers and V2X communication, no AV can drive safely. While Qualcomm forms the technological bridge between chip and infrastructure, hidden champions such as Autotalks secure niche leadership. On the blade side, Equinix remains unbeatable, as every OEM & service provider needs computing power at the edge.

🤖 Software, platforms & algorithms

Big Player:

$GOOGL (+4,38 %) Alphabet / Waymo - Robotaxi pioneer, full-stack AV software, years of database

$TSLA (+0,22 %) Tesla - FSD, Dojo supercomputer, vertical integration incl. fleet

$9888 (+0,83 %) Baidu Apollo (HK) - largest robotaxi network in China, full-stack solution

$UBER (+0,64 %) Uber - AV platform in partnership (e.g. with Momenta), scaling via existing user base

👉 Favorite: Alphabet / Waymo ($GOOGL (+4,38 %)
)

Unbeatable moat due to millions of real driving kilometers + simulations, strong financial base via Alphabet, focus on platform scaling (robotaxi, licensing model). Compounder with global expansion potential.

Hidden champions:

$Momenta (private, China) - L4 software for OEMs, partner of Mercedes, Toyota

$AUR Aurora Innovation - software + sensor technology for truck autonomy, partner PACCAR, Volvo

$Argo AI (private, USA) - formerly Ford/VW, now partly continued through partner projects

$Oxbotica (private, UK) - modular AV software, focus on industrial & logistics applications

👉 Favorite: Aurora Innovation ($AUR
)

Clear focus on trucking (biggest lever in the AV market), long-term OEM partnerships, strong moat due to specialization in long-haul autonomy. Still young, but strong compounder potential.

Shovel manufacturer:

$PLTR (+0,59 %) Palantir - data management, simulation & AI analysis for AV training

$SNOW (-4,12 %) Snowflake - Cloud data platform, relevant for AV data streams

$MSFT (-0,83 %) Microsoft Azure - cloud & simulation platform for OEMs

$AMZN (+2 %) AWS - largest provider for AI training & simulations in the AV sector

$ADBE (+4,29 %) Adobe - Simulation & Digital Twin Tools (via partnerships)

👉 Favorite: Palantir ($PLTR (+0,59 %)
)

Deep integration in data pipelines, modular platform for simulation & decision logic. Moat due to lock-in effects with major customers, strong compounder with AI scaling.

Takeaway:

Software and algorithms are the real key to autonomous driving. Vehicles are becoming "data centers on wheels" and only the companies with data, simulation and AI stacks can dominate the market in the long term. Waymo provides the scalable robotaxi ecosystem, Aurora scores with its trucking focus, and Palantir ensures that data streams remain manageable. This is where the biggest margins are generated, not in the sale of hardware.

🚚 Logistics & transportation

Big player:

$AUR Aurora Innovation - focus on autonomous trucks, partnerships with Volvo & PACCAR

$TuSimple (private, USA) - pioneer for autonomous trucks, strong in the USA and China, currently undergoing restructuring

$AMZN (+2 %) Amazon / Zoox - Robotaxi & autonomous delivery services, integration into e-commerce and Prime

$FDX (+2,86 %) FedEx - test programs for autonomous delivery (cooperations with Aurora, Nuro, among others)

$DHL (+3,23 %) Deutsche Post DHL - pilot projects with autonomous delivery vehicles & drones

👉 Favorite: Amazon / Zoox ($AMZN (+2 %)
)

Moat through e-commerce ecosystem, integration of AV in the last mile, strong financial power and scalability. Compounder due to synergies between logistics and technology.

Hidden champions:

$Nuro (private, USA) - autonomous delivery vehicles specifically for the last mile

$Einride (private, Sweden) - electric autonomous trucks, focus on freight & sustainability

$Gatik (private, Canada/USA) - AV for medium distances (B2B supply chains, e.g. Walmart)

$Starship Technologies (private, Estonia/USA) - autonomous delivery robots for urban logistics

👉 Favorite: Gatik (private, Canada/USA)

Clear business model: "middle-mile" logistics, profitable niche market with predictable routes. Moat through early commercial contracts (Walmart). Compounder potential through scaling in the B2B sector.

Shovel manufacturer:

$CAT (+1,38 %) Caterpillar - autonomous technologies for construction machinery & mining, know-how transferable

$DE (+2,49 %) Deere & Co - autonomous agricultural machinery, similar technology stacks as for trucks

$ISRG (+1,54 %) Intuitive Surgical - example of high-end automation (here as a cross-reference for AV tech transfer)

$UPS (+4,45 %) United Parcel Service - logistics infrastructure, partner for AV integration

$R (+3,9 %) Ryder System - fleet management, leasing and AV test integration

👉 Favorite: Deere & Co ($DE (+2,49 %)
)

Autonomy already in use (precision farming), moat through data & technology in the agricultural sector. Compounder quality, as know-how in navigation & autonomy is transferable to transportation/logistics.

Takeaway:

Logistics is one of the first markets where autonomous driving brings real profitability. Trucks and delivery services benefit from 24/7 operation without drivers, while the last mile (Nuro, Gatik) opens up new business models. Amazon is the most powerful player through vertical integration, while hidden champions like Gatik occupy targeted profitable niche markets. Shovel manufacturers such as Deere supply the already proven autonomy stacks.

🏦 Insurance & finance

Major players:

$ALV (+1,33 %) Allianz - the world's largest insurer, involved in AV pilot projects at an early stage

$MUV2 (+1,21 %) Munich Re - reinsurance, develops models for AV risk transfer

$CS (+1,29 %) Axa - active in AV insurance testing & research

$BRK.B (+0,46 %) Berkshire Hathaway - large presence in the US motor insurance market via Geico

👉 Favorite: Munich Re ($MUV2 (+1,21 %)
)

Moat through global reinsurance strength, pioneer in new risk models for AVs. Compounder characteristics through diversification and ability to insure new markets (cyber, AV, climate) at an early stage.

Hidden champions:

$LMND (+0,65 %) Lemonade - digital insurance, AI-driven, quickly adaptable for AV policies

$Root Insurance (private/USA, formerly listed) - data-driven car insurance, use of driving data

$Next Insurance (private, USA) - platform approach, simple onboarding for new risks

$Wefox (private, Germany) - digital platform for insurance brokerage, flexible for new products

👉 Favorite: Lemonade ($LMND (+0,65 %)
)

Pure digital insurer with AI-driven underwriting. Moat through data and automation approach. Still small, but compounder potential as scalable platform can be used in new markets such as AV policies.

Shovel manufacturer:

$SREN (+2,77 %) Swiss Re - global reinsurer, benefits from increasing AV risk volume

$VRSK Verisk Analytics - data & risk analytics for insurers, AV risk models

$GWRE (+1,45 %) Guidewire Software - software solutions for insurance companies, customization for AV policies

$FICO (+4,04 %) Fair Isaac - Analytics & risk modeling, increasingly relevant for complex AV data

👉 Favorite: Verisk Analytics ($VRSK
)

Moat through exclusive data pools & analytics. Enabler for almost all insurers. Compounder character, as growing demand for data & models in new markets such as AVs.

Takeaway:

Autonomous driving shifts liability from the driver to the manufacturer or software provider. Insurers need to develop new products, reinsurers and data providers are becoming more important. Munich Re is protecting the industry, Lemonade is testing digital models and Verisk is providing the data intelligence without which no AV insurance can function. Investors will find silent but indispensable winners of the upheaval here.

🛡️ Security & Cybersecurity

Big players:

$PANW (-1,02 %) Palo Alto Networks - market leader in network security, focus on cloud & IoT, relevant for connected vehicles

$CRWD (-1,41 %) CrowdStrike ($CRWD) - endpoint security, strong platform for AV endpoints and fleets

$CHKP (+1,71 %) Check Point ($CHKP) - Security appliances & firewalls, focus on embedded & IoT

$CSCO (+1,32 %) Cisco Systems ($CSCO) - Network security + automotive infrastructure

👉 Favorite: Palo Alto Networks ($PANW (-1,02 %)
)

moat due to the width of the platform, which extends from the data center to the vehicle. With the $CYBR (-1,13 %) -integration, PANW has also covered the topic of identity security. Compounder properties through continuous expansion, high customer loyalty and a strong M&A strategy.

Hidden champions:

$CON (+4,19 %) Argus Cyber Security (private, subsidiary of Continental) - specialized in automotive cybersecurity

$Upstream Security (private, Israel) - cloud-based cyber platform specifically for connected vehicles

Karamba Security (private, Israel) - embedded security for control units (ECUs)

$4704 (+4,37 %) VicOne (subsidiary of Trend Micro) - AV-specific threat analysis

👉 Favorite: Argus Cyber Security (private, part of $CON (+4,19 %)
Continental)

Pioneer in the automotive segment, deep integration in OEMs. Moat through early partnerships and specialization in vehicle architectures.

Shovel manufacturer:

$AKAM (+2,96 %) Akamai - Content Delivery & Edge Security, relevant for OTA updates

$FTNT (-0,97 %) Fortinet - Network & IoT security, broad base

$ZS Zscaler - cloud-native security for data traffic between AV & cloud

$NET (-2,12 %) Cloudflare - infrastructure protection, DDoS protection for fleets & updates

$BB (+1,4 %) BlackBerry QNX - Operating system & security framework for automotive

👉 Favorite: BlackBerry ($BB (+1,4 %)
)

Moat by QNX, which is already running in millions of vehicles. Strong lock-in with OEMs. Compounder potential if QNX continues to scale as a security operating system for AV architectures.

Takeaway:

Cybersecurity is the nervous system of autonomous driving. Without secure communication, OTA updates and fleet protection, AV is inconceivable. Palo Alto Networks provides the necessary breadth and depth, Argus secures the vehicles themselves, and BlackBerry QNX provides the foundation in the control units. Investors are relying on the invisible gatekeepers of tomorrow's mobility.

⚡ Energy & infrastructure

Big player:

$EBK (+0 %) EnBW - operator of charging infrastructure in Germany, expansion of fast-charging parks

$SHEL (-0,09 %) Shell - massive entry into e-mobility & charging infrastructure, partnerships with OEMs

$BP (+0,97 %) BP - charging and energy infrastructure via bp pulse, global rollout

$TSLA (+0,22 %) Tesla ($TSLA) - Supercharger network as AV backbone, potential licensing model

👉 Favorite: Tesla ($TSLA (+0,22 %)
)

Moat due to world's largest fast charging network with high availability & own software integration. Compounder, as Supercharger can grow as a service independently of the OEM.

Hidden champions:

$Ionity (private, joint venture of BMW, Mercedes, Ford, VW, Hyundai) - Europe's premium charging network 👉 Access via OEMs such as BMW or Mercedes

$ALLG Allego - listed charging infrastructure operator, focus on Europe

$FAST (+1,48 %) Fastned (FAST.AS) - fast charging network in Europe, rapidly growing

$DCFC Tritium DCFC - manufacturer of fast charging stations, globally active

👉 Favorite: Fastned ($FAST (+1,48 %)
)

Clear business model as a pure fast-charging operator, strong moat through premium locations & brand perception. Compounder potential via expansion in Europe.

Shovel manufacturer:

$ABBN (-0,83 %) ABB - leader in charging hardware & power grid infrastructure

$ENR (-2,47 %) Siemens Energy - grid infrastructure & charging hardware, important supplier for energy transition + AV

$SU (-0,2 %) Schneider Electric - power distribution, smart grids for charging infrastructure

$6594 (-0,02 %) Nidec - motors & drives for e-mobility

$ETN (+1,15 %) Eaton - Energy management & charging infrastructure components

👉 Favorite: ABB ($ABBN (-0,83 %)
)

Broadly positioned from fast charging hardware to grid technology. Moat due to market leadership & long-standing customer base. Compounder, as electromobility + AV will bring growth for decades.

Takeaway:

Autonomous vehicles don't just need software, they need a reliable charging and energy base. Tesla is securing a massive advantage with its Supercharger network, while hidden champions such as Fastned are setting the pace in Europe. On the shovel side, ABB dominates with its global infrastructure expertise. Investors should not underestimate this sector, as no AV will drive without energy.

🏙️ Mobility services & platforms

Big players:

$UBER (+0,64 %) Uber Technologies - ride-hailing, partnerships with AV start-ups (Momenta), robotaxi plans in Munich

$LYFT (+1 %) Lyft - ride-hailing, own AV programs, cooperations with Aptiv & Motional

$DIDIY (+6,21 %) Didi Global - largest ride-hailing network in China, AV research on Didi Autonomous Driving

$9888 (+0,83 %) Baidu Apollo - robotaxi operator in China, leading with Apollo Go

$AMZN (+2 %) Amazon / Zoox - fully autonomous robotaxi, integration into Amazon ecosystem

👉 Favorite: Baidu Apollo ($9888 (+0,83 %)
HK, China, HKEX)

Moat through network effects in the world's largest mobility market. Apollo Go has already completed hundreds of thousands of robotaxi journeys. Compounder potential as China aggressively promotes AV.

Hidden champions:

$Momenta (private, China) - L4 autonomy software, partnerships with Mercedes & Toyota, based in Suzhou, China

👉 Access indirectly via investors such as $7203 (+3,63 %) Toyota or Mercedes $MBG (+2,68 %)

$Motional (joint venture Hyundai & Aptiv, private, USA/South Korea) - Robotaxi tests in the USA

👉 Access via $Hyundai or $APTV (+5,31 %) Aptiv

$WeRide (private, China) - Robotaxi & AV bus solutions, based in Guangzhou, China

👉 Investors: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance

$Cruise (private, USA) - GM subsidiary for robotaxis, based in San Francisco

👉 Access via $GM (+3,49 %) General Motors

👉 Favorite: Motional (private, USA/South Korea)

Strong moat through OEM partnerships (Hyundai + Aptiv). Realistic scaling through series integration, compounder potential via global fleet integration.

Shovel manufacturer:

$HTZ (+4,5 %) Hertz Global - fleet management, integration of AVs in rental fleets

$SIX2 (+1,2 %) Sixt SE - Car sharing & fleet leasing, focus on Europe

$R (+3,9 %) Ryder System ($R, USA, NYSE) - fleet services & leasing, AV test integration

$GRAB (-1,54 %) Grab Holdings ($GRAB, Singapore, Nasdaq) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing market leader, entry into AV services

$Ola Cabs (private, India) - AV pilot projects in India

👉 Favorite: Sixt SE ($SIX2 (+1,2 %)
.DE, Germany, Xetra)

Moat due to premium positioning in Europe, flexible business model (rental, leasing, car sharing). Compounder, as Sixt invests early in fleet integration of AVs and benefits from growing Mobility-as-a-Service market.

Takeaway:

Mobility services are the interface to the end customer. This is where it will be decided whether AVs remain just technology or break through to the mass market. Baidu dominates in China, Motional scores with strong partners in the West, and Sixt provides the platform to bring scalable AVs into everyday life in Europe. Investors who get in early will secure access to the future platform monopolies of mobility.

🔋 Battery & drive

Big player:

$300750 CATL - world market leader for battery cells, supplies almost all major OEMs

$373220 LG Energy Solution - global player, supplier for Tesla, Hyundai, GM

$6752 (+0,93 %) Panasonic Holdings - long-standing partner of Tesla, strong in energy storage

$1211 (+0 %) BYD - integrates battery production and vehicles, pioneer in blade batteries

👉 Favorite: CATL ($300750
SZ, China, Shenzhen)

Moat due to technological leadership and economies of scale, supplies almost all global OEMs. Classic compounder, as batteries are at the heart of every AV fleet.

Hidden champions:

$Northvolt (private, Sweden) - European battery startup, sustainable production, supplies VW and BMW 👉 Access indirectly via VW ($VOW3 (+3,1 %) DE, Germany, Xetra) or BMW ($BMW (+2,45 %) DE, Germany, Xetra)

$SLDP Solid Power - specialist for solid-state batteries, partnerships with Ford and BMW

$ProLogium (private, Taiwan) - solid-state batteries, pilot projects with Mercedes👉 Access indirectly via Mercedes-Benz Group ($MBG (+2,68 %) DE, Germany, Xetra)

$QS (-6,48 %) QuantumScape ($QS, USA, NYSE) - solid-state batteries, strong focus on future technology

$MOD (+3,05 %) Modine Manufacturing (USA, NYSE) - Thermal management for batteries, e-motors and power electronics. Critical for range and safety.

$KULR (+0,51 %) Technology (USA, NYSE) - specializes in battery cooling, energy storage and recycling. Still small, but focus on safety makes it interesting in the AV context.

$ZIL2 (+1,78 %) ElringKlinger (DE, Germany, Xetra) - supplier of battery packs, housings, seals and fuel cell technology. Supports OEMs in electrification and alternative drive systems.

👉 Favorite: Solid Power ($SLDP
USA, Nasdaq)

Technology leader in solid-state batteries with strong OEM partnerships. Moat through patents and early market entries. Compounder potential through commercialization from 2027+.

Blade manufacturer:

$6594 (-0,02 %) Nidec (JP) - leader in electric motors for EVs and AVs

$IFX (+0,56 %) Infineon Technologies (DE) - semiconductors for power electronics and battery management

$300450 Wuxi Lead Intelligent (China, Shenzhen) - machines for battery production

$UMI (+1,21 %) Umicore (Belgium, Euronext) - cathode materials and recycling

$ALB (+1,41 %) Albemarle (USA, NYSE) - Lithium mining and processing

👉 Favorite: Infineon Technologies ($IFX (+0,56 %)
DE, Germany, Xetra)

Moat due to market leadership in power electronics, deeply integrated in battery and drive systems. Compounder potential due to growing demand for silicon carbide (SiC) chips for EV and AV applications.

Takeaway:

Battery and drive are the foundation of autonomy. Without powerful energy storage, reliable electric motors and robust power electronics, no autonomous vehicle can be operated economically. CATL dominates cell production, Solid Power is a promise of the future in solid state technology, and Infineon supplies the critical power electronics. Investors who neglect this sector are ignoring the heart of autonomous driving.

🗺️ Maps & Mapping

Big players:

$GOOGL (+4,38 %) Alphabet / Waymo (USA, Nasdaq) - HD maps for robotaxis, combined with AI-supported real-time navigation

$9888 (+0,83 %) Baidu Apollo (China, HKEX) - leader in AV mapping in China, integrated into Apollo Go

$HERE Technologies (private, based in NL/DE, owners: Audi, BMW, Mercedes and others) - global provider of HD maps, industry standard for many OEMs

$TOM2 (-0,25 %) TomTom (Netherlands, Euronext) - specialized in HD maps for AVs, partner of Volvo and Bosch

👉 Favorite: HERE Technologies (private, access via OEMs Audi, BMW, Mercedes)

Moat through global map databases, OEM consortium as backing. Compounder potential, as almost all autonomous vehicles rely on HD maps.

Hidden champions:

$002405 Navinfo Co. Ltd, (China, Shenzhen) - market leader for digital maps in China, partnerships with OEMs - unfortunately not tradable in the EU

$Civil Maps (private, USA) - specialized in AI-supported HD mapping for AVs

$DeepMap (private, USA, acquired by $NVDA (+0,31 %) Nvidia) - high-precision mapping, integration with Nvidia Drive

$Mapbox (private, USA) - cloud-based mapping platform, strong in the developer ecosystem

👉 Favorite: NavInfo ($002405
SZ, China, Shenzhen)

Dominance in the Chinese market, regulatory anchoring and partnerships with major OEMs. Moat through market access in China, compounder potential through data growth.

Shovel manufacturer:

$PL Planet Labs (USA, NYSE) - daily earth observation data, basis for dynamic mapping

$HEXA B (+1,84 %) Hexagon AB (Sweden, Nasdaq Stockholm) - measurement technology and geodata solutions

$TRMB (+3,13 %) Trimble (USA, Nasdaq) - positioning and geospatial data for AV and industrial applications

👉 Favorite: Hexagon AB ($HEXA B (+1,84 %)
Sweden, Nasdaq Stockholm)

Moat due to decades of experience in geodata and measurement technology, strong market position in industry and automotive. Compounder potential, as mapping and positioning are indispensable for all AV applications.

Takeaway:

High-precision maps are the nervous system of autonomous driving. Without continuously updated HD maps, vehicles cannot navigate safely. HERE secures a key role through OEM stakes, NavInfo dominates the Chinese market, and Hexagon provides the geospatial bucket technology. Investors should not overlook this sector, as mapping is the invisible foundation on which autonomy works.

Sources: own research, https://www.t-online.de/mobilitaet/aktuelles/id_100901210/iaa-mobility-muenchen-2025-alle-neuheiten-von-audi-bmw-vw-opel.html

Images: https://www.deraktionaer.de/artikel/mobilitaet-oel-energie/robotaxis-das-milliardenrennen-der-autonomen-autos-20381083.html

https://insideevs.de/features/763886/vorschau-iaa-2025-neuheiten-2026/

#momentumstrategie

As promised, I have listed the monthly performance of the reported stocks.

I hope it will inspire you to find new companies.

And a little added value.

1 to 10

$ONDS (+8,32 %) 172,70 %. $IREN (+2,17 %) 79 %

$NB (-0,55 %) 67,48 %. $LMND (+0,65 %) 37,24 %

$BMNR (+1,32 %) 28,85 %. $UUUU (-2,2 %) 24,70 %

$NBIS (+1,37 %) 23,64 %. $GILT (+1,34 %) 22,64 %

$UNH (+3,35 %) 20,74 % $VLA (-0,05 %) 19,61 %.

$ETH (+1,16 %) 19,05 %

10 to 20

$APP (+0,56 %) 18,69 %. $RDDT (+0,03 %) 18,41 %

$MP (-1,33 %) 13,81 %. $HOT (-5,06 %) 13,37 %.

$9868 (-0,89 %) 13,18 %. $XPEV 12,87 %

$LOTB (+2,85 %) 12,78 %. $CWCO (+1,72 %) 11,76 %

$TUI1 (+5,04 %) 9,41 %. $AHT (+3,83 %) 7,66 %

Remainder

$PRY (-0,5 %) 7,47 %. $MU (+3,36 %) 6,82 %

$AAPL (+2,27 %) 6,87 %

Greetings from your vacation!

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$9868 (-0,89 %)
$HD (+3,51 %)
$PANW (-1,02 %)
$9888 (+0,83 %)
$TGT (+4,78 %)
$EL (+4,68 %)
$BABA (+0 %)
$WMT (-0,97 %)
$INTU (+1,23 %)
$WDAY (+3,89 %)
$ZM (+1,19 %)

#momentum Strategy week 33

Hello my dears,

stocks mentioned so far were

$MP (-1,33 %)
$NBIS (+1,37 %)
$LMND (+0,65 %)
$AAPL (+2,27 %)
$BMNR (+1,32 %)

$ELF (+2,78 %)
$9868 (-0,89 %)
$XPEV (+0 %)
$UCG (+1,45 %)
$PRY (-0,5 %)

$G1A (+1,14 %)
$LOTB (+2,85 %) +10% $UFPT (+5,29 %) +9,34%. $AHT (+3,83 %) 7,15%. $UNH (+3,35 %) 20,26%

$ETH (+1,16 %)
$NB (-0,55 %)
$VLA (-0,05 %)

$HOT (-5,06 %) +13%. $CWCO (+1,72 %) +14%

$ALV (+1,33 %) +6,4 %. $MAIN (+0,23 %) +5,3%. $TUI1 (+5,04 %) +18,3%

$RDDT (+1,59 %) . $GUBRA (-4 %)
$ONDS (+8,32 %)
$IREN (+2,17 %)

My shares would be

$MU (+3,36 %) +17%. $GILT (+1,34 %) +20%. $APP (+0,56 %) +17%

The shares are for identification purposes only.

And does not constitute a buy recommendation.

An analysis and evaluation of the multiples should definitely be carried out here.

You are also welcome to share your results with us.

I look forward to hearing more about your performers.