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Amazon’s Kuiper satellite constellation is racing SpaceX’s Starlink to provide global internet access while simultaneously promoting electric vehicle adoption through its partnership with top brands like BYD and Tesla. — ARC
Amazon’s satellite mass production nears launch, solidifying its lead in space-based connectivity as Kuiper project pushes forward.
The EV Race
According to MotorWatt’s recent data, BYD takes the top spot in search volume among top 5 EV brands, with an index of 100. Tesla and Rivian follow closely, ranking second and third respectively, with indices of 88 and 62. Hyundai and Kia trail behind, with indices of 54 and below. This development highlights BYD’s unique chip manufacturing ability that sets it apart from other players in the market.
Frontier Speculation: The 0.1% Shift
What follows is purely a thought experiment.
In 2032, Indonesia’s ambitious plan to grab the EV supply chain with CATL and Hyundai bears unexpected fruit. As their domestic battery production network takes shape, they’ve developed a cost-effective method to recycle lithium from spent batteries at an unprecedented rate. Amazon, already partnering with CATL for Kuiper satellite production, sees an opportunity to pivot their entire satellite internet constellation to run entirely on this recycled Indonesian lithium, drastically reducing costs and solidifying their market lead over SpaceX’s Starlink. This move sparks a chain reaction: Elon Musk is forced to re-evaluate his own battery supply strategy, potentially leading him to reconsider the role of his GigaFactory in the emerging EV landscape. The ripple effect sends shockwaves through the global electric vehicle industry, making BYD, Tesla, and Rivian rethink their own battery sourcing strategies.