Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class and the electric EQS will (finally) feature Level-3 “DRIVE PILOT” in Germany in 2022, after years of delay due to regulation and validation issues.
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European Auto Suppliers saw revenues recover in 2021 but the outlook is weak
The revenues of major European automotive suppliers grew despite the slowdown of the market
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Mobileye’s EyeQ Ultra chip aims at “affordable” Level 4 Autonomy by 2023
Mobileye claims that their new super-computer chip combines affordable pricing (under $1,000) with low power consumption, thus solving two critical challenges for mass-market deployment of L4 from robotaxis to cars. Mobileye Combined with Mobileye’s strong position in software, the new..Continue
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Can BYD support the growth of its multi-billion market value?
BYD scored a 50.2% year-on-year increase in revenues in H1 2021 but profits are in continuous decline Semiconductor business spin-off was suspended; current valuation and future profitability are now in question BYD still maintains considerable electric car (New Energy Vehicle)..Continue
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Chinese Tech-giants’ bets on the smart car-hailing revolution offer great opportunities for driverless shared mobility
Innovative business models from Chinese tech-giants shape a new battlefield for “smart online travel” Alibaba and Meituan lead “the aggregated” model towards future smart mobility Baidu’s Autonomous Driving-oriented ecosystem leads the “driverless car hailing” operating model Huawei and Tencent lead..Continue