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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

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China-based Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop mobile transportation platform, and Booking Holdings, a global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, have entered into a strategic partnership. Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, launched the newest member of its EV family this past week: the Tiago.ev. Bookings for the Tiago.ev Customers can reserve their car by paying a booking amount of INR 21,000 (US$254), at any authorized Tata Motors dealership or on the website. will start on 10 October 2022.

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Toyota and Nishitetsu begin full-scale operation of multi-modal mobility service “my route” in Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City

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my route supports mobility services with its route search combining various modes of transport, including public transport, automobiles, bicycles, and walking, and with reservations and payments as required. s Motaku taxi booking service. The project will also be expanded to include the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu).

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Geely’s Zeekr EV brand raises $500M in Pre-A from 5 partners; Intel leading investor

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The Zeekr brand is owned jointly by Geely Automobile Holding Ltd. The brand has already seen a strong consumer demand for its inaugural 001 model, for which the 2021 order book has been sold out. Intel is the leading investor amongst all five partners. and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding).

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Ford targeting smart parking as element of Smart Mobility; vehicle sensors, connectivity and big data

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At CES 2015 in January, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Natl Book Network, 2011. Big Data Connected vehicles Mobility services Sensors Urban mobility'

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Volkswagen previews “Project Trinity” EV; coming in 2026

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By developing the automobile into a software-based product, Volkswagen is creating the conditions for new, data-based business models. Volkswagen intends to generate additional revenue in the usage phase—for charging and energy services, for software-based functions that customers can book as needed, or for automated driving.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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This premium car sharing with BMW and MINI automobiles is independent of car-hire stations. If the oncoming car driver fails to react, automatic braking is initiated in the automobile. The electronic mobile parking service “ParkNow” allows users to book their parking space in advance. Earlier post.)

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