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Mapping transportation-as-a-service.

Hi there,

Welcome to the final issue of the Auto Tech newsletter!

As you might know, over the last year we’ve moved much of our research behind a paywall, dubbed Expert Intelligence, for our paying clients — and that is where our mobility coverage is now going.

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Thank you for following our weekly ramblings on the future of auto tech — we look forward to having you as clients!

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Amazon has steadily encroached on a wide range of new industries, striking fear into the hearts of incumbents across the board (its February healthcare announcement with Berkshire and JP Morgan demolished $30B in market cap for healthcare companies in intraday trading).

Last January, auto parts resellers were similarly rattled by news that Amazon was striking deals and eyeing expansion in the automotive aftermarket.

A newly granted patent shows how Amazon might use augmented reality to drive its auto parts retail business, specifically by helping customers view and select the proper parts for their vehicles in real time.

For much more on Jeff Bezos’ e-commerce behemoth, check out our Amazon strategy teardown and our full listing of Amazon intel here.

The mobility ecosystem

Paul Asel, Managing Partner at NGP Capital, takes a look at the growing ecosystem of transportation-as-a-service in our newest guest post. Along with the usual suspects in autonomy and ride-hailing, the emergence of last-mile mobility solutions is clearly trending.

The future of power

Just like established players in the automotive industry, energy and utility stalwarts are also reacting to the shifting tides of alternative energy and projected growth in electric vehicle demand.

Clients can check out the full analysis of utility corporate venture arms and corporate startup investments in the Expert Intelligence brief.

Drive safe and thanks again,

Kerry
@kerrygwu

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