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Pelham Smithers

Market Intel on Asian Tech with a Japan focus

Pelham Smithers Associates

Founded in 2009, Pelham Smithers Associates (PSA) provides market intelligence on Asian technology, focusing in particular on Japan. The industries covered by our team of specialists are: consumer electronics, telecomms, pharmaceuticals, internet, electronic parts and materials, automotive technology, retail and capital goods. 

Research is provided by the following:
Pelham Smithers: Macro, consumer electronics, telecoms & pharma
Joel Scheiman: Electronics materials / components
Julie Boote: Autos
Will Nestuk: Capital goods, machinery & transportation equipment parts
Thao Nguyen: eCommerce, internet content, marketing & advertising

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>After a lot of hand-wringing and soul searching, Bosch has decided not to build its own battery cells. Previously, Bosch had considered entering the battery cell production business, but it is now concerned about the risk-return trade-off, fearing that high investments would not necessary generate adequate paybacks. Bosch said that it would cost the company an estimated €20bil to achieve a market share of 20%; given that Bosch would have to start building a product from scratch while competing…</p>

After a lot of hand-wringing and soul searching, Bosch has decided not to build its own battery cells. Previously, Bosch had considered entering the battery cell production business, but it is now concerned about the risk-return trade-off, fearing that high investments would not necessary generate adequate paybacks. Bosch said that it would cost the company an estimated €20bil to achieve a market share of 20%; given that Bosch would have to start building a product from scratch while competing…

GS Yuasa (6674 JP) - Bosch Pulls Out of Solid State Battery Development

Gs Yuasa Corp

GS Yuasa (6674 JP) - Bosch Pulls Out of Solid State Battery Development