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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The automobile industry has always been experiencing disruptions and now experiencing substantial technological disruptions, such as the transition towards electric and autonomous cars, connected car technology, and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions. These developments are causing several challenges for the sector.

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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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The challenges we face here are the modernization of infrastructure, the clarification of legal aspects and the strengthening of Germany as an IT location. The automobile industry, the IT industry, business, scientists and politicians therefore need to join forces.

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thyssenkrupp System Engineering business unit to be split into two independent companies; powertrain and battery unit to be sold or find partners

Green Car Congress

In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units. In this connection around 800 jobs will be reduced across both units in the current fiscal year. The aim is to create two independent companies with different product ranges.

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

Search engine giant Google is looking for partners within in the auto industry to help launch one of the most significant applications of artificial technology over the next several years, the self-driving car. by Bill Cooke. We’re not perfect; the technology is nowhere near ready.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

In addition, the lack of relevant legal or industry expertise is increasingly worrisome. This may become a major operational and legal problem at the federal level as thousands of new employees are hired across multiple federal departments and agencies to carry out the Biden Administration’s environmental policies.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However, there is a legal precedent set by aftermarket modifiers arguing that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications, and that only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties voided. We wont know how dealers will respond to service requests until we start driving converted cars.

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