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AlixPartners finds limited consumer willingness to pay for autonomous vehicles but enthusiasm for robo-taxis

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At the same time, the survey results also suggest enthusiasm for autonomous robot-taxis. In the US, 44% said they’d consider swapping their personal vehicle for ride-hailing under such circumstances. —Mark Wakefield, global co-leader of the automotive and industrial practice at AlixPartners. —Mark Wakefield.

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Volvo Car Mobility launches mobility brand M; market debut in 2019

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M will learn about its user’s needs, preferences and habits, personalizing the customer relationship. The services currently available mainly offer alternatives to a taxi or public transit. It will be fully integrated into M in 2019, making the service available to all existing Sunfleet members.

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Volvo Car Mobility launches mobility brand M; market debut in 2019

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M will learn about its user’s needs, preferences and habits, personalizing the customer relationship. The services currently available mainly offer alternatives to a taxi or public transit. It will be fully integrated into M in 2019, making the service available to all existing Sunfleet members.

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J.D. Power study: consumers possess inaccurate knowledge of fully automated self-driving vehicles

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More than half (55%) of respondents selected descriptions that are aligned with driver assist technology, which describe lower levels of automation currently available in many product offerings. —Lisa Boor, senior manager of global automotive at J.D. AV education must expand beyond current, traditional learning methods.

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Smart Charging: How AI and IoT are Transforming EV Charging

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The current state of EV charging infrastructure varies globally, with some areas densely populated with charging stations, while others are just beginning to build out their networks. For instance, AI can schedule charging when there is a surplus of solar or wind energy available, leading to a more sustainable energy consumption pattern.

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Ford Dynamic Shuttle Service moves from experiment to pilot, providing point-to-point shuttle rides for employees

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Ford is piloting an on-demand Dynamic Shuttle service for its Dearborn, Michigan, employees this month, providing a new mobility solution featuring smart ride-hailing technology with premium customized shuttles, applying insights from earlier experiments and research with global urban commuters.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new private car-sharing scheme: Croove

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The relevant app will be available to download from December from the Apple iTunes store at first. When Croove is first launched, it will be possible to either collect the vehicle in person or pay extra for a pickup and delivery service. Croove is a smartphone-based platform.

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