Hakan Doğu
Car Guy/Automotive & Mobility Strategist/Expert

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Data Centers: Space-Based Solar Power
The biggest obstacle in the world of Artificial Intelligence (#AI) is data centers (#datacenters), which consume enormous amounts of energy (#energy) and water (#water). Recently, plans have been made to power them with solar energy from satellites in Earth's orbit, eliminating the need for water. In an interview with Elon Musk, the transmission speed was explained, and it is truly remarkable. If this technology comes to fruition, AI will enter our lives as an “inorganic life

AI and Energy Consumption: A Comparison with the Human Brain
When using AI tools to generate even simple images, we may enjoy the process, but are we aware that we are emitting CO2 into the atmosphere if the server farm’s energy source is not sustainable or nuclear? Additionally, large amounts of water are consumed. A speech by Elon Musk this week highlighted our current state: The human brain is a clear example of a power-efficient computer: ❗ Our brains use about 20 watts of power. ❗ Only about 10 watts are used for higher brain func

EU Road Safety Report 2019-2024: Human Error and the Role of Autonomous Driving
According to the European Commission report for 2019-2024, the main factors contributing to road accidents and their changes are: 📍 Speeding: 30% 📍 Alcohol: 25% 📍 Distraction: 5-25% Overall analysis indicates that 95% of accidents are caused by human error (Grok AI analysis). While current trends are positive, improvements in autonomous driving can further reduce these numbers. Level 3 autonomy alone may solve the majority of these issues. Changes in accident rates by coun

The ECAV Revolution: How Power Is Shifting in the Automotive Industry
The massive transformation taking place in the automotive world today has a name: ECAV (Electric-Connected-Autonomous Vehicle). It represents the new era of Electrification (including hybrids), Connectivity, and Autonomous Vehicles. Tesla entered the market by taking a different path and developed FSD (Full Self-Driving), which has now reached the most advanced level of Supervised Autonomy. On the other side, Waymo (Google) is pursuing a distinct approach, relying more heavil

The Autonomous Race Begins: Tesla, Waymo and Chinese Automakers Shape the New Era
This year, Tesla plans to produce between 5,000 and 12,000 Optimus robots, aiming to increase production to 50,000 units next year. The company also intends to launch its autonomous taxi service in the coming year. If that happens, Tesla will position itself as one of the leading players in “robot technology.” Tesla’s FSD (Full Self-Driving) system is currently considered the most advanced application of driver-supervised autonomous driving on the market. Meanwhile, NVIDIA is

Tough Times for the Automotive Industry
The automotive sector faced a significant decline in profitability in the third quarter of this year. After reporting a record drop in profits, Porsche became the second German automaker to experience such a decline. Daimler faced a similar situation. Meanwhile, Renault has been the only company so far to confirm its year-end financial targets. Industry analysts suggest that Porsche and Daimler anticipated this year’s losses and reflected them in their financial statements, a

The Automotive Industry Doesn’t Forgive Mistakes: BYD Faces Its Biggest Recall
The automotive industry doesn’t forgive mistakes. Rapid growth often increases the likelihood of quality issues — especially in emerging technologies like electric vehicles (EVs) and PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles), where systems are still evolving. Chinese automaker BYD, one of the fastest-growing players in the market, is now facing this very challenge. According to a Reuters report, BYD — often dubbed China’s rising star — is conducting the largest vehicle recall

NVIDIA’s Robotaxi Plans Shake the Automotive Industry
Rumors that NVIDIA may produce its own robotaxi have sent shockwaves through the automotive sector. Following the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution that made it the world’s most valuable company, NVIDIA could now become one of the biggest rivals to traditional automakers. According to reports, the in-house robotaxi project will serve as a “technology showcase”, powered by NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Thor system and end-to-end neural networks. If the rumors are true, this would m

The Price of Electrification in the Automotive Industry: Only the Resilient Survive
It’s not new for once-beloved automotive brands to fall into trouble due to poor strategic decisions.A striking example is the group of brands now under Stellantis — many of which were once independent manufacturers that had to merge under one company after facing financial difficulties. The shift to electrification brought a new set of challenges to the industry.Manufacturers invested heavily in an evolving, not yet mature technology. However, vehicles became outdated within

Tesla Cybertruck: Futuristic Design, Real-World Disappointment
Many automakers have released models that failed to meet expectations, but among them, the Tesla Cybertruck holds a special place.Unveiled at the end of 2023 and launched for sale in 2024, the model’s sales figures are as follows: Q1 2024: 2,800 units Q2 2024: 8,800 units Q3 2024: 16,700 units Q4 2024: 10,700 units Q1 2025: 6,400 units Q2 2025: 4,300 units Q3 2025: 5,400 units Due to its weight, dimensions, and failure to meet global pedestrian safety standards, the Cy

Low Profitability and High Competition in China’s Automotive Industry
China currently has an estimated production capacity of around 55 million vehicles, with only about 50% of that capacity being utilized....








