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Chinese automakers have typically adapted modified Android operating systems for vehicle use. However, leveraging mobile chips like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon not only incurs higher costs but also raises concerns over energy consumption and efficiency. Despite the availability of cheaper Chinese options, their inability to support Android efficiently has left manufacturers with little choice but to revert to importing U.S. technology, even if outdated or modified models.
This reliance on older chips, such as the Snapdragon 855, has led to clever but temporary workarounds. Though these solutions allow for immediate deployment, they inevitably raise questions about the sustainability of product quality and long-term viability.