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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

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Capgemini and Audi have launched a joint venture: XL2. It will provide digital technology and consulting services, specifically in the fields of SAP S/4HANA and cloud services primarily for Audi and the entire Volkswagen Group. XL2 was founded by Audi and Capgemini to support the automotive industry in digital transformation tasks.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. Another hot topic in the auto world is autonomous rides. Maybe you own a Tesla Model X or Audi e-tron. Electric Vehicles: Right Now. Maybe you’ve ridden in an EV.

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New milestone in 2023: What drove India to record over 41 lakh car sales

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REUTERS) The just concluded year 2023 was a cheerful one for the Indian auto industry, as the car manufacturers in the country breached the four million mark for the first time. This created quite a ruckus in the global auto industry. per cent growth over 39 lakh units registered in 2022.

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Delphi Automotive launching coast-to-coast automated drive

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Delphi Automotive is launching a US coast-to-coast automated drive—the longest automated drive ever attempted in North America—to showcase its technology capabilities and to gather data and further advance the company’s active safety technology development in this rapidly growing segment of the auto industry.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates , upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. auto industry jobs could rise by 150,000 by 2030 if battery electric vehicles sales reach 50 percent by 2030 and the vehicle market share of U.S.-assembled

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The customizable settings use the functions of the climate control system, the seat settings of heat, ventilation and massage, lighting and music to enable a wellness environment tailored to the mood and need of the passengers. The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50.

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Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Car Market | ? ?

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Chinese auto will play a significant role in the auto industry in the future. Among the German giants, Volkswagen and Audi are phasing out combustion vehicles. They are selling electric cars in Europe, the US, and China in large numbers. Whether you like China or not, that is the reality. EV's are more efficient.