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All worldwide car brands are introducing their new, concept, future-looking vehicles, which in future may replace the cars we know and see today.

The all new BMW “I VISION Dee” is a completely next level. One of the most popular car manufacturer introduced a new concept car, which has more to do with a robot, or AI machine, rather than a car that goes forward and changes the gears.

DEE, which stands for “Digital Emotional Experience” has various types of new technology included, which we wouldn’t even consider thinking of as of now.

What exactly is so unique about this concept vehicle?

Well, many people consider this car as a one straight from a metaverse, or video game “Cyberpunk 2077”. But it’s not the looks that are impressive here. Let’s start with a new technology. BMW introduced a possibility to change the colour of the car in any way possible.

BMW introduced option for users to choose from 32 different colors. Moreover, the car will also have option of mixing and matching the colours, because of 240 different panel segments that the vehicle has on the body.

Another technology is new infotainment system, that will be all over the car’s cockpit. New systems of hardware and software allow BMW to spread whole touchscreen along the car’s dashboard, as well as various head ups displays on windshield that would cover all space.

In my opinion, those concept cars are very futuristic, and it is a long way for them to look like this. However, because of today’s such quick development and “rush into the future” it is likely that such scenario may occur in the next 20 years. All manufacturers now have an EV rally, but next stage will be fully autonomous cars. I think such concept the BMW is giving out to the people, is very innovative, but needs some time for the people to adapt to such product, as many of the people still rely on classic, one colored, combustion engine vehicles, that aren’t stuffed with technology so much. Such move of producing cars that are changing the colors, will remove a lot of market segments like paint shops, vinyl wrap detailing shops, as well as many many more. Important thing is also – how long such car with that huge amount of technology, panels and electronics will last? Will it be 5 years? 10? 20? Maybe even more, like a reliable, never-breaking Ford F-150?

Thank you for reading through this article, I hope you enjoyed. Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Sources:

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/08/check-out-bmws-new-color-changing-concept-car-the-i-vision-dee.html

https://www.carwow.co.uk/bmw/news/6566/bmw-i-vision-dee-revealed#gref

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New details are leaked concerning the whole controversy around Elon Musk and his activities with Tesla Inc. and Twitter Inc.

On 19th December 2022, Tesla Inc. shares closed down below $150 – which is first time since October 2020. Compared with a YTD (Year To Date), all Tesla shares are down -57.5%. Elon Musk, again got rid of $3.6 billion dollars. Moreover, he now mainly focuses on the Twitter, a social media platform, a bit leaving Tesla to its own fate.

Those activities concerned Leo KoGuan, Tesla’s third largest individual investor and shareholder of a company, who know recalls and demands a new CEO as “Tesla needs and deserves to have working full time CEO” as well as “executioner, Tim Cook-like is needed, not Elon”.

Moreover, Elon Musk posted a Twitter pole lately, in which he asks people whether he should step down as a head of Twitter. He also mentioned that he will “abide by the results of this poll”. 57.5% of people voted for “yes” meaning that he may be stepping down soon. It is also said that Twitter is on a good track of loosing around $4 billion per year as a result of activities such as banning journalists, weird verification subscription plans or many good advertisers who left this platform.

“As the saying goes, be careful what you wish, as you might get it”

Musk commented after the poll was released. He also mentioned that “No one wants the job who can actually keep Twitter alive. There is no successor” That may suggest that Elon Musk is trying to step down from a CEO position, but it’s a difficult task, as there is no one to take his place.

In my opinion, Elon Musk is a great leader, we can compare his case to the case of Steve Jobs. He invented something great, and was able to make a history with his products, just like Jobs did with the Apple. But as of now, I agree with statement of KoGuan Leo that Tesla needs “An executioner, Tim Cook-like is needed, not Elon” meaning that someone is needed who can scale up the company, and take it to next level, just like mr. Cook did to Apple.

Also, mr. Musk already took to many things in his hands, as he is now a CEO of 3 gigants: SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter.

However, I also think that he is a great leader that created two of world’s best known companies and he greatly knows how to lead them. Because of current circumstances, most of the companies worldwide are suffering badly, so that may be the one reason of such low prices of Tesla Inc. stocks and problems around Twitter. In the future, I think that Musk may turn Twitter into world’s largest social platform that will last for centuries for human specie (as this is his goal) as well as improve Tesla’s market performance just when the times will be slightly better.

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1. Do you think Elon Musk will step down from being a CEO of Twitter and/or Tesla?
2. Do you think Tesla Inc. will beat its ATH of ~$381?
3. What will be faith of Twitter Inc. in the hands of Elon Musk?

Thank you for reading this article, I hope you enjoyed. Leave any comments and thoughts below.

Sources:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-stock-suffers-worst-week-since-2020-as-elon-musk-sells-large-shareholder-asks-for-new-ceo-11671230559?mod=article_inline

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/twitter-bans-accounts-that-promote-other-social-networks-11671389073?mod=article_inline

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/twitter-bans-accounts-that-promote-other-social-networks-11671389073?mod=article_inline

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Huawei is now beginning it’s development of all new 6G network. As 5G already exists, the companies are now rushing to all new generation of network.

After the 5G telecom technology have been introduced, mobile giants like Huawei are now battling for a newest generation – sixth.

Many companies are competing for a newest possible technology. It is done not only in order to gain advantage on a technological background, but also on a geopolitical one. As China became very influential after introducing the 3G and 4G (LTE), the 6G would be a real deal. It would introduce a new level of technology on telecom market. Because of that, it is said that it would most likely gain even higher political and economical size and influence as it is right now.

Western economies such as USA are concerned as the rally begins very fast. They now want to introduce any regulations that would reduce the amount of competition in order to somehow reduce the China’s advantage.

COSTS

Firstly, 6G technology which is now created by companies such as Huawei, as well as the availability of suitable infrastructure in other countries may limit its ability to give China a complete advantage. What is more is that the attitudes of governments towards 6G adoption will also play a significant role in determining whether or not it gives any country an overall advantage.

In conclusion, while 6G may provide some level of competitive advantage for China, it is not likely to be enough to give it a complete control over other countries. Very important factor is also government policies which also play an important role in the development of the technology and its ultimate impact on global competitiveness.

REGULATIONS

Many regulatory aspects related to 6G technologies must be considered. Huawei is expected to deliver its final product by 2030. By this time, the whole world has to be technically prepared in order to enter new way of technology generation. Many issues such as spectrum allocation, national security, privacy and data protection has to be considered. These regulatory issues need to be addressed in order to ensure the successful adoption of 6G technologies in different countries around the world.

The real question is…. Will China gain the power and influence over the world by introducing 6G technology into the life?

In my opinion – not so much. Meanwhile 6G may provide some competitive advantage for China, it is unlikely to give it a complete control and influence over other countries.

Therefore, other nations will also have to ensure their citizens have access to the best 6G technologies by performing various amounts of research and development, investment in infrastructure as well as regulations. This is likely to be a challenging but necessary for most countries who are willing to stay competitive in the digital world. Ultimately, it could be argued that 6G technology will play an increasingly important role in global competitiveness and that all countries should strive to ensure their citizens have access to the latest advancements in this field. With the right foundations in place, 6G could be a major force for global progress in the years to come.

What is your point of view on that?

You thinl Huawei will beat Apple with their new technology?

Will China be the main competitor and be better than USA?

Thank you for reading through this article. Let me know about your thoughts in the comments. Enjoy!

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SOURCES:

https://www.ft.com/content/4a1eaf64-c956-45ab-9473-d1437e36d3a4

https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-slows-its-long-decline-under-us-sanctions-revenues-improve-2022-10-27/

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/community/details/Huawei-started-research-on-6G-network%21%21/topicId_21117/