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Hakan Doğu
Car Guy/Automotive & Mobility Strategist/Expert
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 231 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 231 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 211 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 212 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 181 min read
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