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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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have established a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry. The partnership will utilize DiDi’s advanced AI technologies to build ride-hailing platforms to enhance efficiency for both taxi operators and drivers. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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OC&C survey finds US consumers lag behind major industrialized countries in embracing electric/hybrid vehicles

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Car-sharing, short-term renting and taxis are largely unappealing to consumers in most Western countries because they want a vehicle “when and where they need it” and “it’s too much of a hassle to pick up a vehicle.”. —Nicholas Farhi, US-based partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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for $299 a month, and offering attractive financing options in certain markets. We believe that our awareness activities paired with attractive financing will go a long way in expanding our reach and driving demand for our products. The next question is about the robo taxi unveil. Martin Viecha: Thank you. Ashok Elluswamy: Yeah.

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