ASPP History • Part 3

Manufacturing Turning Point & Weihai Facility

Transitioning from European laboratory testing to full-scale industrial motor production, local manufacturing infrastructure, and provincial recognition in China.

2016 Monaco • Thailand • China

International Search & The Economics of Mass Production

Following participation in 5 international exhibitions in Monaco over three years, ASPP expanded its business strategy toward Asian automotive and industrial markets. In 2016, technical trials shifted from Thailand to China, leading to a direct demand from industrial OEMs: "We are ready to purchase your motor technology. What is the cost of a complete drive system?"

$400

Rewinding Cost / Unit

$1,500 - $2,000

Third-Party Controller

$2,000 - $2,500

Target Vehicle Base Cost

"The custom rewinding of existing motors combined with costly third-party controllers resulted in total drive system costs that exceeded the target price of light electric vehicles. Technical success was no longer the bottleneck — internal manufacturing capability was required to unlock scalability."

2017 – 2018 Weihai, Shandong

Weihai Manufacturing & The DA90S Series Launch

In 2017–2018, ASPP established dedicated manufacturing facilities in Weihai, Shandong Province. Supported by local industrial partners and supply chain infrastructure, the company shifted operations from custom rewinding to mass-producing original electric motor platforms.

2018

DA90S Production Start

> 1.8M RMB

Government Grants & Awards

In 2018, ASPP launched mass production of the DA90S electric motor platform. The project earned recognition in the prestigious Taishan Industrial Competition, securing over 1.8 million RMB in direct research grants alongside municipal and provincial government awards for industrial innovation.