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Hakan Doğu
Car Guy/Automotive & Mobility Strategist/Expert


Honored to Be Recognized as a Top 20 Voice in Automotive 2025
I’m delighted to share that I have been recognized on Automotive IQ’s “Top 20 Voices in Automotive 2025” — a list celebrating individuals shaping the transformation of our industry. The future of mobility will be driven by: Software-defined vehicles, AI and autonomous intelligence integration Affordable electrification enabling clean mobility for everyone Globalization 2.0: New partnerships — a new version of China and EU cooperation for Europe’s need for cost-competitive i

Hakan Doğu
Nov 5, 20251 min read
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

Hakan Doğu
Nov 5, 20251 min read
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

Hakan Doğu
Nov 5, 20251 min read


A New Era in Automotive: CEO Transitions and the Inevitable Transformation Ahead
Over the past year, the global automotive industry has witnessed a remarkable wave of leadership changes. Many major brands have seen their CEOs step down, marking a symbolic transition “from autumn to winter” for the sector — a reflection of how deep and complex the current transformation truly is. The new leaders are stepping into their roles amid one of the most challenging periods in the industry’s history. Today’s agenda extends far beyond manufacturing; it now encompass

Hakan Doğu
Nov 5, 20251 min read
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

Hakan Doğu
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Electric Vehicle Sales Forecasts: A New Reality Emerges
The chart below reveals a new reality: Electric vehicle (EV) sales forecasts remain unchanged across the U.S., Europe, and China. This is particularly surprising for China, but it also shows that common speculations in the U.S. and Europe — such as “oil lobby pressure” or “fear of Chinese dominance” — may not fully explain the current market trends. So, what could be the reasons behind this slowdown? a) Has the electric vehicle craze come to an end? b) Is the oil lobby behind

Hakan Doğu
Oct 23, 20251 min read
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

Hakan Doğu
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Tesla’s FSD Usage Remains Limited: Robotaxi Plans Under Question
Reports indicate that Tesla owners’ use of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in the United States is quite limited. According to brief...

Hakan Doğu
Aug 12, 20251 min read
Record Growth in the Electric Vehicle Market
A 27% market share was not a figure anyone had predicted. This record was achieved through a combination of factors: attractive prices...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 21, 20251 min read


The Role of Infrastructure in the Spread of Electric Vehicles
The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is tied to many technical, economic, and social dynamics. However, if we focus solely...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Fire Risks and Safety Concerns in Electric Vehicles
Data from insurance studies indicate that electric vehicles (EVs) have fewer fire incidents compared to internal combustion engine (ICE)...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 18, 20251 min read
A Shift in Sustainability Policies in the United States
Due to global warming, sustainability had received strong support as part of worldwide preventive measures. However, the Trump...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 18, 20251 min read
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