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Why Geely's China-Europe engineering system is difficult to replicate

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26 August 2026

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opportunities

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Autonomous Vehicles

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China

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Geely has developed a unique China-Europe integrated engineering system over 13 years, combining Chinese speed and adaptability with European expertise in safety, vehicle dynamics, and regulation. This collaborative model, built around joint platforms like CMA, is difficult for rivals to replicate by simply opening European offices.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prioritise building deep local partnerships, not just offices, when scaling R&D across borders. Geely's model shows that integrating teams over years beats rapid isolated expansion.

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