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

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XL2 is designed to enable end-to-end digital manufacturing, covering all central. Projects of the legally independent entity are to be carried out for Audi. The company’s goal is to expand its project business gradually and achieve a powerful workforce within the next five years.

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For Greener Manufacturing, Think IAQ

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The next generation of cars will be cleaner and greener than ever—but a lot of the manufacturing processes that go into them are still pretty dirty. From the frame to the muffler, automotive manufacturing still involves welding, cutting, grinding and machining. by Craig Widtfeldt, RoboVent. Click to enlarge. Plastic molding.

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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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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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The AlixPartners 2011 Automotive Outlook finds that while automakers and suppliers have seen profits bounce back—North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) posted $12.5 Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 billion in 2010 profit on a net margin of 4.6% billion on a net margin of 4.3%—things

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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

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In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units. We don’t expect output figures in the auto industry to return to pre-crisis levels for at least two to three years.

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Tesla gets closer to opening first dealership in Vermont

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Before electric vehicles and startups like Tesla became a mainstay in the auto industry, Vermont did not permit vehicle manufacturers to operate dealerships. ” The legal exemption applies to EV automakers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid. Tesla Vermont Center.

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

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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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