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

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processes, including production planning, logistics, finance, maintenance, quality and materials management. The Audi location in Neckarsulm also offers an ideal testing and application environment for IT solutions in the field of digital production. XL2 is designed to enable end-to-end digital manufacturing, covering all central.

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Tesla analysts still confident in TSLA despite Giga Shanghai shutdown and supply chain challenges

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More broadly, we’ve seen Tesla execute incredibly well in a challenging supply chain environment as well,” he added. Rosner also pointed out that Tesla’s year-over-year growth was notable, given that the global auto industry is down on a year-over-year basis. And so this has been a critical week.

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ZF opens state-of-the-art technology centre in Mexico | Autocar Professional

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. “This centre is of utmost importance to our company regionally and globally, as it will allow us to drive innovation and the development of new technologies, helping us stay at the forefront of the mobility industry.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pushed for the Indian Electric Vehicles Mission in the country’s Union Budget 2019-20. The finance minister announced a tax break for people who purchase electric vehicles in an attempt to increase their popularity. Revolt Intellicorp. Conclusion.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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in 2014 as a result of industrial overcapacity and weakness in the real estate sector. million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. For the APAC region in 2015, IHS forecasts that China’s economic growth will decelerate further, to 6.5%

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry. Other key actions for lenders to take include: Provide Affordable Financing: The interest rate on loans to finance consolidation efforts should be set at lower lending rates. Laura Marcero.

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UKH2Mobility interim report finds potential for 1.6M hydrogen-powered vehicles on UK roads by 2030, with annual sales of 300K units

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Opportunities for the UK to take a leading role in low carbon technologies will be looked at as part of our auto industrial strategy, published later this year. Environment. Phase 1 of the project estimated the total finance needed to be around £400 million (US$630 million) to 2030. The key findings are: Consumer.

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