The Next Auto Power Shift: Executive Decisions on China, Critical Minerals, and Electrification Strategy

Category: GAI
Published: 2026-02-17
The Next Auto Power Shift: Executive Decisions on China, Critical Minerals, and Electrification Strategy

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “The Next Auto Power Shift: Executive Decisions on China, Critical Minerals, and Electrification Strategy” features Tom Moga.  Mr. Moga is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with over 30 years of domestic and international experience developing and enforcing IP portfolios for global clients, including automotive suppliers. A pioneer in protecting foreign companies’ rights in China since the 1980s, he has advised on cross-border patent strategy, anti-counterfeiting actions in Asia, and international trade policy affecting automotive IP. Tom also served on the U.S. Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Intellectual Property Rights.

In the 11-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Moga discusses these questions:

  • How can auto makers respond to China’s global expansion in terms of intellectual property?
  • What is the discussion regarding rare earth minerals really about?
  • What is the current status of Chinese battery companies operating in the US as JV partners?
  • Is the hybrid vehicle the gap-filler between full EVs and ICE vehicles?