Join host Sannah Vinding and guest Dennis Reed, a senior research analyst at Edgewater Research with over 15 years of experience in financial services and technology, as they delve into the evolving landscape of the automotive and electronics manufacturing industry. In this podcast episode, you'll explore the pivotal factors influencing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and gain valuable insights into the market trends anticipated for 2025.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The Transition to Electric Vehicles: Understand the current state of EV adoption, the challenges of matching internal combustion engine (ICE) performance and pricing, and the crucial role of charging infrastructure.
• Hybrid Vehicles Preference: Learn about the emerging consumer trends favoring hybrid vehicles over pure EVs and the implications for the market.
• Economic Stability and Growth Projections: Explore the forecasted stability and growth trends in the EV and hybrid segments for 2025, including insights on component vendors' growth potential.
• Impact of Tariffs: Gain knowledge on the effects of tariffs on Chinese imports and how companies are mitigating increased costs through strategic relocations.
• Geopolitical Relations and Economic Stability: Delve into the impact of international tensions on economic stability, emphasizing the necessity for cooperative leadership among the US, China, and the EU.
• Market Challenges and Optimism: Discover insights on the current economic climate marked by inflation concerns, inventory oversupply, and pressure on profits, alongside cautious optimism for specific industry recoveries.
• Sector Growth Opportunities: Uncover potential growth areas, particularly in AI, automotive, industrial markets, medical, and aerospace industries.

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