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Alvin Liu

Alvin Liu

SENIOR ANALYST

Alvin is a senior analyst at Canalys' Shanghai office, responsible for global tracking and analysis of the new energy vehicle market. He works with Canalys' global analysts to provide forecasting services for the new energy vehicle market, assisting clients in the industry chain to develop their strategies in the changing market. Prior to joining Canalys, he worked as a management consulting advisor in the industrial and automotive fields, providing OEMs with product and market analysis as well as overall strategic services. Alvin graduated from University of Sydney with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. He is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Latest blogs and PR by Alvin Liu

Canalys crowns Champions in the China Digital Cockpit SoC Vendor Leadership Matrix 2024

Canalys has crowned Qualcomm, Intel, Renesas, AMD, SemiDrive, Samsung and SiEngine as Champions in the China Digital Cockpit SoC Vendor Leadership Matrix 2024.

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Breaking the mold: NIO's 5nm ADAS SoC and the future of ADAS SoCs

NIO officially announced its "Shenji NX9031" an in-house developed 5nm ADAS SoC, and unveiled SkyOS, a full-domain EV platform, which achieves deep integration of software and hardware. This move sparked widespread market interest, raising discussions on whether Chinese carmakers' self-developed ADAS SoCs will disrupt the high-level ADAS SoC market.

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The evolution of digital cockpits in China’s automotive market

This blog explores how OEMs and Tier-1 are navigating the integration of software and hardware ecosystems to enhance the digital cockpit experience in China. The blog also describes how AI will accelerate the application of personalized digital cockpit features by 2025.

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Cultivating success: chipmakers in China's automotive chipset market

Chinese chipmakers are on the rise, with Horizon Robotics and Axera leading the ADAS SoC market. Collaborations and strategic initiatives beyond the core system-level SoCs are shaping China's automotive chipset industry, paving the way for global growth opportunities and partnerships that showcase the country's competitive edge in the chip market.

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Exploring NVIDIA's leadership in high-end ADAS in China

Canalys explores NVIDIA's supremacy in China's ADAS market and the strategic evolution driving its leadership against competitive pressures. Discover how NVIDIA's diverse SoC portfolio and collaborative initiatives position the company for sustained growth in the ever-changing automotive technology landscape.

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Global tier-one suppliers reshaping competitiveness in the Chinese ADAS market

In 2024, the ADAS market in China is undergoing a restructuring phase with intense competition among carmakers and tier-one suppliers. As the industry evolves, global tier-one suppliers are adapting their strategies to stay competitive, focusing on integrated convergence and system safety to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving market landscape.

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Canalys recognizes vendor Champions in the China ADAS SoC Leadership Matrix 2024

Canalys has crowned NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Horizon Robotics, Texas Instruments, Ambarella, AMD and Axera as Champions in the China ADAS SoC Vendor Leadership Matrix 2024.

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Qualcomm, NVIDIA and Intel's automotive SoC showdown at CES 2024

CES 2024 witnessed a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels and a focus on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) with AI, software, cloud and tools for EV development. Key highlights include Qualcomm and NVIDIA's competition in SoCs for digital cockpits and ADAS fusion, Intel's strategic shift in the EV market with AI-powered SoCs, and an open chiplet platform. This blog provides a summary and insights on crucial announcements made by industry leaders.

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Where is the L2+ ADAS market taking us?

This blog explores the competitive landscape and development drivers in the L2+ markets of Germany, the United States, and China. It provides insights into the growth of the ADAS market in China, the challenges faced by Germany and the US, and the key opportunities of Chinese supply chain companies expanding overseas.

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Analysis of carmakers’ strategies in making smartphones

NIO officially unveiled its first NIO Phone at the 2023 NIO Innovation and Technology Day, joining other carmakers in exploring smartphone integration in the automotive ecosystem. Here we discuss the reasons behind carmakers entering the smartphone market, differences in strategies, and how to evaluate the success of automotive smartphone products in creating a seamless user experience.

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Chinese-owned brands’ passenger vehicle exports expected to reach 4.5 million in 2024 

Global EV market forecasted to reach 17.5 million units with solid growth of 27% in 2024

China’s auto export set to exceed 5 million in 2023 

Mainland China’s electric vehicles with L2 autonomous driving rose by 62.2% in Q1 2023

2023年第一季度,中国新能源乘用车L2搭载率升至62.2%