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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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We have to remember that the industry was already operating in a challenging environment, especially towards the end of last year. As COVID-19 didn’t spread to the USA as early as these markets, quarantine only came into force in specific parts of the country during March. Those most affected were city-cars, MPVs and subcompacts.

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Video Friday: Modular Polygons

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The Mori3 is geared towards difficult-to-reach environments where the task isn’t always known ahead of time, such as outer space. ABB Robotics and Junglekeepers, a nonprofit dedicated to replanting the Amazon rainforest in Peru, have joined forces to work on a special pilot program. Total cost is about $1,300 AUD. Thanks, Zhifeng!

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

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According to the analysis, the current anti-trust campaign environment could alter the relationships among consumers, dealer and OEMs. The campaign is expected to have a long-lasting effect on premium parts/vehicle prices in China. —Nigel Griffiths, chief automotive economist, IHS Automotive. The year preliminarily closed with 5.34

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Ipsos study finds US among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

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The study was conducted as part of its What the Future series, which couples survey data and interviews with experts in the field to see what “big questions” companies should be asking themselves about the future of their industries. Fewer think AVs will be faster. Data is weighted to match the profile of the population.