How Automation Drives China’s Electric Vehicle Expansion

China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has grown exponentially over the last decade thanks in large part to the country’s commitment to advanced automation. For example, this video begins with a look at “dark factories” where so few humans are needed on the floor that lights can be dimmed or turned off entirely. While this has allowed Chinese manufacturers to churn out hundreds of cars per day, critics are questioning if global tensions and potentially oversaturated markets will stall the growth of China’s budding EV empire. 

Questions:

1. How is automation changing the Chinese manufacturing sector?
2. Do you think Chinese EV makers could oversature global markets with eclectic cars? Why or why not?