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China’s leading mobile taxi booking app secures $600M from SoftBank Group, Alibaba Group and Tiger Global

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the operator and developer of KuaiDi Dache, a leading mobile taxi booking app provider in China, SoftBank Internet and Media, Inc. Launched in 2012, KuaiDi Dache has grown to become one of the leading and most widely used mobile taxi booking app providers in China. Travice Inc.,

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Cirium: 21 years of airline passenger traffic growth wiped out in 2020

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million flights in 2019, while international flights suffered an even more precipitous drop as they were 68% below the 11.7 In Q4 we saw a 78% plunge in bookings compared to the same period last year—this will naturally change the way the industry forecasts demand. million flights to just 16.8 million (to 20 December).

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This Startup’s AI Tool Makes Moving Day Easier

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Taking on a host of unfamiliar responsibilities like finance and sales required a significant shift in mind-set. At the time, he was a software engineer in Qualcomm’s internal incubator in San Diego, where employees’ innovative ideas are turned into new products. That’s when he discovered Qualcomm’s internal incubator.

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ASML’s threat to leave uncovers deeper concerns in Netherlands Inc – ET Auto

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After corporate tax increases and protests and court cases against Shell and others in recent years, populist parties booked big gains in 2023’s national elections. ” Chip equipment supplier ASM International recently expanded in the U.S. “You’d need two hands to count them.”

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Engine Alliance Completes 100th GP7200 Engine; Specific Fuel Consumption Improvement Noted

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In recognition of the GP7200’s demonstrated fuel performance on the A380, Airbus recently revised the performance handbook, or “Orange Book”, to reflect a 0.5% The Orange Book is frequently used by prospective aircraft purchasers as a predictor of aircraft performance.

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Volkswagen Group and ride-hailing provider Gett to expand on-demand mobility solutions & activities in Europe

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Volkswagen intends for its global presence to help accelerate the pace and strength of Gett’s international business. Special package offers will conveniently pool various costs such as purchase or finance as well as the necessary insurance and servicing.

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Ford launches ambitious FordPass product as element in its strategic transformation to mobility company

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Ford announced FordPass—an ambitious new customer service product that incorporates software services and apps, human agents and storefronts—intended to support the company’s strategic transformation into an auto and a mobility company. FordGuides. Appreciation.

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