Joe Kempton

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[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

.@Google's rumored bid for @HTC would not buy it smartphone volume, but would bring logistics and hardware expertise to support Pixel growth

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

Attracting @FCAGROUP to help develop their autonomous driving platform is a major win for @Intel, @Mobileye, @BMWGROUP. Gives global reach.

[Jinshan Hong @hongjinshan]

China's ride-hailing king has extended its influence to five continents, after partnering Taxify in Europe & Africa. https://t.co/GnaG0eJB3C

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

#AutonomousVehicle Analysis service from @Canalys helps you stay ahead of your competition. Watch to find out how! https://t.co/3Dy50SCBm6

[Joe Kempton @JTKempton]

Following #Uber's challenges in Russia and China, this is a pretty good visualization of how the industry currently looks with investment https://t.co/01P2eirYEs

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

The UK joins the long list of countries to ban ICE vehicles - but why as late as 2040? EV choice and charging availability must improve now.

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

The Indian government's decision to resist autonomy to protect jobs is myopic. Long-term the country will fall far behind global development

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

#Lyft is setting up a new autonomous division, but the company is far behind its rivals and will have to rely on building key partnerships.

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

#Didi, #Softbank invest US$2bn in #Grab. Its knowledge of local markets has helped it compete against bigger rivals. https://t.co/AfomTKLQYp

[Joe Kempton @JTKempton]

Caltrans' decision to adapt road infrastructure for AVs is misguided. AVs which cannot follow current layouts are not fit for public roads.

[Eno Center for Transportation @EnoTrans]

Where does your state stand on automated vehicle legislation? https://t.co/NUzc7IBEII #EnoAV

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

.@Audi claims the new A8 is the first production car with level 3 autonomy, but it has major limitations to work only in specific scenarios.

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

.@Uber and @Yandex will share the Russian & Eastern European markets. An aggressive approach won't work everywhere, partnerships matter.

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

Congrats to @volvocarsglobal. Ranked 1st in the latest @Canalys ADAS & Autonomy Features study. Safety is in Volvo's DNA and safety sells.

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

AV analyst @jtkempton is at #TechXLR8 today & tomorrow for #ConnectedCars & #AutonomousVehicles. Contact him for more info! #ConnectedCarsAV

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

Confirmation, but few details: #Apple is "focusing on autonomous systems". But Apple will struggle long term without partnering or acquiring

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

Canalys reveals San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore and London as top cities for autonomous vehicles – https://t.co/qa6ZkF2fKH via @Canalys

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

#Uber's firing of Levandowski highlights the intense, brutal race to launch autonomous vehicles. The few, in-demand AV experts have history.

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

#Ford replaces CEO amid declining profits and share price. His successor must focus on future tech and services, but neither are quick wins.

[Canalys (part of Omdia) @Canalys]

From October 2013! https://t.co/fAc8s2bCtp