Electric Vehicle (EV) Stocks Profiles

Tesla is the market leader in battery-powered electric car sales in the United States, with roughly 70% market share. The company's flagship Model 3 is the best-selling EV model in the United States. Tesla, which has managed to garner the reputation of a gold standard over the years, is now a far bigger entity that what it started off since its IPO in 2010, with its market cap crossing $1 trillion for the first time in October 2021.' The EV king's market capitalization is more than the combined value of legacy automakers including Toyota, Volkswagen, Daimler, General Motors and Ford.Over the years, Tesla has shifted from developing niche products for affluent buyers to making more affordable EVs for the masses. The firm's three-pronged business model approach of direct sales, servicing, and charging its EVs sets it apart from other carmakers. Tesla, which is touted as the clean energy revolutionary automaker, is much more than just a car manufacturer.

Lucid Group Inc. is an automotive company which specializes in electric cars. Lucid Group Inc., formerly known as Churchill Capital Corp IV, is headquartered in Newark, California.

AYRO Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of purpose-built compact, light-duty emissions-free electric vehicles for urban, commercial, consumer and government markets. AYRO Inc., formerly known as DropCar Inc., is based in United States.

QuantumScape Corporation is a battery developer for electric vehicle use. QuantumScape Corporation, formerly known as KENSINGTON CAP, is based in San Jose, California.

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG develops, manufactures, and sells automobiles and motorcycles and spare parts and accessories. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is based in Munich, Germany.

Rivian Automotive Inc. develops and manufactures electric vehicles. Rivian Automotive Inc. is based in Irvine, United States.

Renault SA designs, manufactures, markets and repairs vehicles. It primarily offers passenger cars and light commercial vehicles; electric vehicles; sports vehicles and power train components. The company's brand name consists of Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors. Renault SA is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

Baidu, Inc., formerly Baidu.com, Inc. is a Chinese-language Internet search provider and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.The company offers a Chinese language search platform and conducts its operations principally through Baidu Online Network Technology Co., Ltd. , a network of third-party Web sites and software applications. Further, the company offers Japanese search services, including Web search, image search, video search, and blog search capabilities. It also offers online marketing services to its customers directly and through other distribution networks.

ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED has been a pioneer in the manufacture of vehicles and engines for industrial and commercial use since its first truck was introduced in 1918. Today Isuzu is a world leader in the production of reliable medium-duty trucks and is world-renowned for its expertise in engineering, from diesel engines to pickups to SUVs.

VOLKSWAGEN-ADR is the largest automobile manufacturer in Europe. Their activities focus on the automotive market and they offer products and services along the entire automotive value chain. With nine independent brands, they are able to offer a unique range of models from the extremely efficient 3-litre car to the great sporting tradition of Bentley. While each of the brands has a distinct personality, it also benefits from its membership of the Volkswagen Group with its global manufacturing base

Beam Global produces patented infrastructure products for the electrification of transportation. It produces products for electric vehicle charging, outdoor media and energy security. Beam Global, formerly known as Envision Solar, is based in San Diego California.

Aptiv PLC is one of the leading global technology and mobility company which mainly serves the automotive sector. It is a designer and manufacturer of vehicle components as well as provider of electrical, electronic and safety technology solutions to the global automotive market. The company delivers end-to-end smart mobility solutions, active safety and autonomous driving technologies and provides enhanced user experience and connected services. Aptiv is one of the largest vehicle component manufacturers. Its customers include the largest automotive original equipment manufacturers in the world.

Porsche Automobil Holding SE operates as a manufacturer of cars, primarily sports cars and all-terrain vehicles. Its sports car range includes the Boxster, the Cayman, the 911 and the Panamera. In addition, it develops, designs, manufactures, and distributes vehicle engines and other vehicle related parts and components. The company also offers financial services, such as financing, banking, leasing, and insurance services to customers and dealers. Porsche Automobil Holding SE is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the leading automakers in the world in terms of sales and production. Its product portfolio consists of a full range of models from passenger cars and minivans to trucks as well as related parts and accessories. Apart from combustion-engine vehicles, the company is also working on fuel cell and automated vehicles. It plans to offer a committed electrified model or an electrified option for customers of Toyota or Lexus model by 2025. The company's operations are classified into three segments Automotive, Financial Services and All Other.Toyota's'Automotive'business caters to its domestic market as well as markets in North America, Europe, Asia and other regions that include the Middle East. Toyota has R&D centers across the United States, Japan, China and Europe that are used to develop advanced and upgraded vehicles. Further, the company has several manufacturing facilities across the globe that produces vehicle brands ' including Toyota, Lexus, Hino and Daihatsu.

BYD Company Limited is principally engaged in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of automobiles, secondary rechargeable batteries and mobile phone components. It's Automobiles and Related Products segment manufactures and sells automobiles, and auto-related moulds and components. The Company researches, develops, manufactures and sells batteries, which are applied on mobile phones, cordless phones, power tools and other kinds of portable electronic devices. Its rechargeable battery business provides lithium-ion batteries and nickel batteries. BYD's mobile phone components and assembly business segment engages in the manufacture and sale of mobile handset components, such as housings and keypads; and provides assembly services. It has operations primarily in China, India, Hungary, and Brazil. BYD Company Limited is based in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.

Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of alternative energy technology focused on the design, development, commercialization and manufacture of hydrogen fuel cell systems used primarily for the material handling and stationary power market. They are focused on proton exchange membrane, or PEM, fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, fuel cell/battery hybrid technologies, and associated hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure from which multiple products are available. They sell and continue to develop fuel cell product solutions to replace lead-acid batteries in material handling vehicles and industrial trucks for some of North America's largest distribution and manufacturing businesses. Their current product line includes: GenDrive, GenFuel, GenCare, ReliOn, and GenKey.

Li Auto Inc. is an innovator in energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric SUVs. Li Auto Inc. is based in BEIJING, China.

XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets Smart electric vehicles principally in China. It also offers autonomous driving software system. XPeng Inc. is based in Guangzhou, China.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles in the world. Honda is recognized internationally for its wide variety of products, ranging from small general-purpose engines to specialty sports cars. Honda operates through 4 business segments: The'Automobiles'segment produces passenger cars, minivans, multi-wagons, sport utility vehicles and mini cars. The'Motorcycles'segment produces motorcycles consisting of sports, business and commuter models, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft and multi-utility vehicles. The'Financial Services'offers various financial services that include retail lending and leasing to customers, as well as other financial services, such as wholesale financing to dealers. The'Life Creation and Other'segment manufactures various power products, including solar cell batteries, power tillers, portable generators, grass cutters, outboard marine engines, water pumps, snow throwers, power carriers and sprayers, lawn mowers and tractors.

General Motors the auto giant has had a long and checkered history. The company rose to dominate the U.S. industry; however, hit by the financial crisis, General Motors filed for bankruptcy and within few months, the firm emerged from bankruptcy. The company is stepping up to embrace an electric future and gain a strong foothold in the fast-growing market. The automaker plans to roll out fresh EV models. The firm's own modular battery platform, the Ultium Drive system, will aid in the transition to an all-electric portfolio.'The major EV offerings would include GMC Hummer e-pickup, Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer EVs. The company will also offer an electric version of GMC's Sierra pickup truck.'General Motors, and its strategic partners, produces, sells and services cars, trucks and parts under four core brands - Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. General Motors assembles passenger cars, crossover vehicles, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and other vehicles.

Stellantis N.V. is an automakers and a mobility provider. Stellantis N.V., formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., is based in LIJNDEN, Netherlands.

BorgWarner, Inc. is a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions required for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. Its products include four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive transfer cases (primarily for light trucks and sport utility vehicles or SUVs), as well as automatic transmission and timing chain systems. These products are aimed at to improve vehicle performance, propulsion efficiency, stability and air quality. These products are produced and sold worldwide, primarily to OEMs of passenger cars, SUVs, trucks and commercial transportation products. BorgWarner's largest customers include Volkswagen and Ford. The company operates manufacturing facilities catering to the customers in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is an original equipment supplier to every major automotive OEM in the world.

Niu Technologies is a provider of smart urban mobility solutions. It designs, manufactures and sells smart e-scooters. The company's product portfolio consists of N, M and U with multiple models and specifications for consumer, delivery and sharing markets. Niu Technologies is based in Beijing, China.

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Magna International Inc. is a manufacturer & supplier of complete automotive components. The company designs, develops & manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules & components, apart from engineering and assembling complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers of cars & light trucks. Body Exteriors & Structures segment engages in designing & engineering of body structures, chassis structures, exterior systems & Modules, trim & automotive jewelry, active aerodynamics, and fuel systems.'Power & Vision unit works on improving the mode vehicles move & interact. It works on powertrain electrification, transmissions, powertrain subsystems & components, ADAS & automated driving, control modules, mechatronics, mirrors, & lighting.'Seating Systems business line innovates comfortable and safe vehicle interiors with flexible configurations. Complete Vehicles, besides providing complete vehicle manufacturing, offers modular solutions for vehicle parts & systems.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., is engaged in mineral exploration and development; mining and milling of copper, gold, molybdenum and silver; as well as the smelting and refining of copper concentrates. The company conducts its operations primarily through its principal operating subsidiaries, PT Freeport Indonesia, Freeport-McMoRan Corporation and Atlantic Copper. PT Freeport Indonesia's principal asset is Papua, Indonesia-based Grasberg mine, which contains the world's largest copper and gold reserves. Freeport conducts its mining operations through four primary divisions - North America copper mines, South America mining, Indonesia mining and Molybdenum. In North America, Freeport operates open-pit copper mines in Arizona and New Mexico. The company also has molybdenum mines in Colorado. All of these operations are wholly owned by Freeport, except Morenci, which is under a joint venture with Freeport holding. In South America, the company has operating copper mines in Peru and in Chile.

NIO is a pioneer in China's EV market. NIO's unique selling proposition is to provide EVs at competitive pricing. Importantly, NIO does not really manufacture its own cars. It contracts state-owned JAC Motors, headquartered in eastern China's Anhui province, to make vehicles. In turn, JAC charges fee for every car. In fact, NIO does not have a dealership network and instead sells its vehicles through apps and a network of swanky NIO Houses, located in some of the most expensive areas of China's largest cities.

KANDI TECHNOLOGIES, CORP. is a PRC (China)-based vehicle machinery producer, concentrating on three areas of small vehicle production: go-karts, special purpose vehicles and casual purpose vehicles. At present, it is among the leading producers of go-karts in the world, with an estimated 15% share of China's global export market and a goal of doubling this share, in large part by becoming the leading producer of this increasingly popular recreational product in China. Focusing on the country's rapid economic development, the Company also sees an increasing need for transportation vehicles for specific purposes, in particular, mini-size pesticide spraying vehicles and mini-service vehicles. Additionally, the Company produces a wide and growing range of All Terrain Vehicles which it believes represent the highest quality vehicles of this type in China, aimed at the export market as well as the rapidly growing market in the PRC.

Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, markets and services cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, electrified vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles. Apart from vehicles, the company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company LLC. Ford has three reportable operating segments: The Automotive segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, sale and service of Ford and Lincoln vehicles as well as service parts, and accessories. The company's wholesales primarily consisted of vehicles sold to dealerships. It also sells parts and accessories to authorized parts distributors and offers extended service contracts. The Mobility segment focuses on designing, building, growing and investing in mobility services, and autonomous technology businesses for the company. The segment works as a subsidiary of Ford under the name Ford Smart Mobility LLC. The Ford Credit'segment deals with vehicle-related financing and leasing activities.

Albemarle Corporation is a premier specialty chemicals company with leading positions in attractive end markets globally. It is a leading producer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals geared to meet customer requirements across a bevy of end markets including petroleum refining, consumer electronics, energy storage, construction and automotive.

VinFast Auto Ltd. is an automotive manufacturer. The company manufactures and exports a portfolio of electric SUVs, e-scooters and e-buses across Vietnam, the United States and Europe. VinFast Auto Ltd., formerly known as Black Spade Acquisition Co, is based in NEW YORK.

Blink Charging Co. is an owner, operator and provider of EV charging stations and services. It also offers EV charging equipment and connectivity to the Blink Network, a cloud-based software which operates, manages and tracks the Blink EV charging stations and all the associated data. The company serves multifamily residential and commercial properties, airports, colleges, municipalities, parking garages, shopping malls, retail parking, schools and workplaces sectors. Blink Charging Co. is headquartered in Florida, United States.

Teck Resources Limited is a diversified resource company committed to mining and mineral development with business units focused on steelmaking coal, copper, zinc and energy. The company's principal products include steelmaking coal; copper concentrates and refined copper cathodes; refined zinc and zinc concentrates; energy products, such as bitumen; and lead concentrates. It also produces molybdenum, gold, silver, germanium, indium, mercury, and cadmium, as well as chemicals, industrial products, and fertilizers. The company also holds interest in oil sands projects. The company expertise includes a wide array of activities related to exploration, development, mining and minerals processing, including smelting and refining. It operates through the following segments -Steelmaking Coal, Copper, Zinc and Energy.

Cenntro Inc. is an electric vehicle technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles. Cenntro Inc., formerly known as Cenntro Electric Group Limited, is based in FREEHOLD, N.J.

ChargePoint Holdings Inc. provides electric vehicle charging network. The company's cloud subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware are designed to include options for every charging scenario from home and multifamily to workplace, parking, hospitality, retail and transport fleets of all types. ChargePoint Holdings Inc., formerly known as Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation, is based in CAMPBELL, Calif.

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, a cargo van and a double decker. It also offer key components, such as Siemens or TM4 for the drive motors, Knorr for the brakes, ZF for the axles and Parker for the dash and control systems. GreenPower Motor Company Inc. is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Lithium Americas Corp. engages in the exploration and development of lithium properties principally in the United States and Canada. It primarily holds Thacker Pass project. Lithium Americas Corp. is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Hyliion Holdings Corp. provides electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicle. The company's solutions utilize its proprietary battery systems, control software and data analytics combined with fully integrated electric motors and power electronics, to produce electrified powertrain systems. Hyliion Holdings Corp., formerly known as Tortoise Acquisition Corp., is based in United States.

Wallbox is a provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions. It offers a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for residential, semi-public and public use. Wallbox is based in BARCELONA, Spain.

Nikola Corporation manufactures electric vehicles. The company offers battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles. It also manufactures semi-trucks and powersports vehicles. Nikola Corporation, formerly known as Vectoiq Acq CP, is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

EVgo Services LLC provides fast charging network for electric vehicles. EVgo Services LLC, formerly known as Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corporation, is based in LOS ANGELES.

Mullen Automotive Inc. is an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer. Mullen Automotive Inc., formerly known as NET ELEMENT INT, is based in BREA, Calif.