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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

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Lilium (LILM) receives firm order from UrbanLink to put 20 eVTOL jets into service in Florida

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium has announced a new partnership with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink that includes the purchase of at least 20 all-electric eVTOL jets. Wegel spoke: While many airlines have discussed the potential of operating eVTOL aircraft, none have made a definitive commitment.

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Intel to acquire 15% of HD-mapping company HERE; collaborating on technology for autonomous vehicles and IoT

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Intel will purchase a 15% ownership stake in HERE, a global provider of high-definition digital maps and location-based services, from HERE’s current indirect shareholders: Audi AG, BMW AG and Daimler AG. Cars are rapidly becoming some of the world’s most intelligent, connected devices. —Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO.

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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Among owners who experienced a Bluetooth pairing/connectivity problem, 53% said the vehicle didn’t find/recognize their mobile phone/device. The number of engine/transmission problems decreased to 24 PP100 in 2016 from 26 PP100 in 2015. The study was fielded from October through December 2015. —Renee Stephens.

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Kinder Morgan to purchase El Paso for approximately $38B to form largest natural gas pipeline network and largest midstream energy enterprise in North America

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(KMI) and El Paso Corporation on Sunday announced a definitive agreement whereby KMI will acquire all of the outstanding shares of EP in a transaction that will create the largest midstream and the fourth-largest energy company in North America with an enterprise value of approximately $94 billion and 80,000 miles of pipelines. KMP and KMR.

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NXP acquiring Freescale for $11.8B; shooting for Nº 1 automotive semiconductor supplier

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have entered into a definitive agreement under which NXP will merge with Freescale in an approximately $11.8-billion The resulting combined enterprise would be valued at just over $40 billion (representing enterprise value as of the market close 27 February 2015). NXP Semiconductors N.V. and Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd.

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Infineon buys Wolfspeed Power for $850M cash; power semiconductors for electromobility

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Infineon Technologies AG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Wolfspeed Power and RF division of Cree. The purchase price for this planned all-cash transaction is US$850 million (~€740 million). The deal also includes the related SiC wafer substrate business for power and RF power. Earlier post.)

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