NIO just announced massive expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica - but this isn't just about new markets. This is strategic chess positioning for the next decade of EV dominance.In this episode, we break down:NIO's partnership with 118-year-old Wearnes Automotive in Singapore and why the right-hand drive Firefly unlocks massive global marketsLi Auto's third sales restructuring in 6 months and what it reveals about the pure EV transition struggleXPeng's shocking partnership helping Volkswagen upgrade gas cars (yes, really)Silicon Valley's first Level 4 autonomous car you can actually buy in 2026While everyone else talks delivery numbers, we analyze the strategic moves that determine who wins the EV revolution. This week's developments show NIO executing methodical global expansion while competitors face internal chaos and risky pivots.Key insights include NIO's light asset strategy validation, why Costa Rica is the perfect Americas testing ground, how Li Auto's dual-powertrain confusion is reshaping their entire organization, and why XPeng's technology licensing could be genius positioning.The EV industry is transforming from product-centric to platform-centric. Companies building the most valuable platforms - battery swapping networks, electronic architectures, autonomous driving stacks - will dominate the next decade.Keywords: NIO stock, NIO expansion, Singapore EV market, Li Auto sales, XPeng Volkswagen, Level 4 autonomous driving, EV industry analysis, Chinese EV stocks, battery swapping technology, global EV expansion

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