It is to push technology forward and to set standards already in generation two vehicles, and not just in generation four. We do not want to waste resources, we should not invent this complicated wheel twice. On the path to setting these standards, it makes sense to share some of these investments.

Klaus Froehlich

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Daimler started earlier working on autonomous driving; they have invested in fields of computer vision where the cooperation will benefit from this experience.

Klaus Froehlich

technology

FiatChrysler is already a partner (with BMW). We want this partne... by Klaus Froehlich

FiatChrysler is already a partner (with BMW). We want this partner in the future.

Klaus Froehlich

technology

We want to actively participate in a consolidation process. by Klaus Froehlich

We want to actively participate in a consolidation process.

Klaus Froehlich

mergers-acquisitions

Going forward we will sell electric drivetrains, we see many smaller manufacturers who cannot afford to develop a plug-in hybrid.

Klaus Froehlich

business

The thinking here is: they too have weaknesses and there may be some win win situations, nonetheless I need to build our own in-house competence in the next 5 to 6 years.

Klaus Froehlich

business

For me it is a core competence to have the most intelligent car. by Klaus Froehlich

For me it is a core competence to have the most intelligent car.

Klaus Froehlich

business

Our task is to preserve our business model without surrendering it to an internet player. Otherwise we will end up as the Foxconn (2354.TW) for a company like Apple (AAPL.O), delivering only the metal bodies for them.

Klaus Froehlich

business

We have some catching up to do in the area of machine learning an... by Klaus Froehlich

We have some catching up to do in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Klaus Froehlich

business

If I need to get to a ratio of 50:50 within five years, I need to get manpower equivalent to another 15,000 to 20,000 people from partnerships with suppliers and elsewhere.

Klaus Froehlich

business

I do not see a reduction in the product cycle for the car. by Klaus Froehlich

I do not see a reduction in the product cycle for the car.

Klaus Froehlich

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