A powerful chip from US semiconductor giant Qualcomm is touted by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers as one of the main selling points of their latest models, showing China’s continued reliance on American core technologies. In its promotional materials, major Chinese EV maker Li Auto highlighted the smart cockpit of its recently launched flagship L9 model, which is powered by two Snapdragon SA8155P chips – part of Qualcomm’s range of 7-nanometre automotive semiconductors. Zeerkr, a new energy vehicle brand under Chinese carmaker Geely, said the smart cockpit in the upgraded 001 model, launched this week, also runs on Qualcomm’s 8155P...