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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

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

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processes, including production planning, logistics, finance, maintenance, quality and materials management. The company’s goal is to expand its project business gradually and achieve a powerful workforce within the next five years. XL2 is designed to enable end-to-end digital manufacturing, covering all central.

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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Jingju is a key component of a DiDi-BAIC strategic partnership formed in a growing alliance between DiDi and auto-industry players. DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018.

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DiDi completes >US$500M fundraising round for autonomous driving subsidiary; led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2

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DiDi also plans to further deepen cooperation with global upstream and downstream auto industry partners towards mass production of autonomous driving vehicles, with the aim of advancing the transformation of the global automotive and transportation industries.

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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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The research brief draws on the authors’ research and experience in the engineering, social, and policy dimensions of automation and autonomy in extreme environments of the deep ocean and aerospace, as well as years of engagement with the auto industry, transit, and automated vehicle systems.

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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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In his presentation of the new strategy, Kent O’Hara, Nissan Corporate Vice President and head of the Global Aftersales Division noted that Nissan’s innovation in electric vehicles means that customers will benefit from less expensive servicing due to fewer parts and prolonged maintenance intervals.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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The pros of going gasless include reduced maintenance costs, lower fuel expense and—most importantly—less pollution. A marriage of these two powerhouse technologies would completely change the auto industry, the environment and our lives. The solution? Make all AVs electric.