-- NIO (NIO) is developing its own chips to reduce reliance on suppliers such as Nvidia (NVDA), seeking to strengthen its technological edge and profitability, Reuters reported Friday, citing CEO William Li.
Li said Nvidia's automotive chips carry "very high gross margins," and in-house development could eventually lift NIO's profit despite higher initial research and development costs, according to the report.
NIO and Nvidia didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from.
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