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On the safety front, the facelifted Skoda Rapid offers features such as the Front Assist distance control system, emergency braking, driver fatigue recognition, cruise control and parking sensors.

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/12/2020-skoda-rapid-facelift-is-proof-you-can-teach-an-old-dog-new-tricks/

Intel Acquires Habana Labs For $2B

https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2019/12/16/intel-acquires-habana-labs-for-2b/#5df37ba719f9

And I thought you were buzzing in for repetition of the vote of confidence that we spoke of after the last LO RNS

Red: If I am not mistaken Shlem (and I agree with him ) is saying that 20,000 units is a drop in the ocean of more than 6 million trucks on Europe's roads that need to install DMS within 30 months.
How on earth that will happen when we can only install a few thousand a month I don't know.

A couple of thousand short of target!

To me it doesn't matter who JLR are going with if it is not us. What does concern me is that they have decided to go either in-house or with A N Other and they are complying with the new ENCAP rules. And other OEMs will do similar .
We might have great tech and maybe even the best , but if we are not selling it to then we are not making a profit. Manufacturers now have a couple of years to introduce DMS and they can afford a few extra tech staff to develop a reasonable system. Maybe not the best, but an acceptable one.
Where does that leave SM? Smaller car companies ( the likes maybe of RR?)
I think we need a big push in Fleet and aviation to take us to profitability but I don't know where we go after that .
I am unsure about Team 300. I have held for well over 5 years and will continue holding but am no longer topping up and am starting to look elsewhere for new investment.
Just my Sunday morning thoughts.

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/land-rover-discovery-sport-2020-pricing-and-specs-detailed-77187

Running through the standard equipment levels, the S opens things with 18-inch wheels and a space-saver spare wheel (you can option a full-size spare if you delete the seven-seat layout), auto LED headlights, auto wipers, electric front seats, sliding second row seats, manual seat adjustment for third row, vegan leather trim, dual-zone climate control, and a standard-fit safety pack consisting of auto emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assistance, Running through the standard equipment levels, the S opens things with 18-inch wheels and a space-saver spare wheel (you can option a full-size spare if you delete the seven-seat layout), auto LED headlights, auto wipers, electric front seats, sliding second row seats, manual seat adjustment for third row, vegan leather trim, dual-zone climate control, and a standard-fit safety pack consisting of auto emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assistance, driver fatigue monitor, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and traffic sign recognition., front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and traffic sign recognition.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50756243

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Bloodshot: Have you contacted the journalist for her to put that question to him?

Recent Share Trades for Koovs Plc (KOOV)
Date Time Trade Prc Volume Buy/Sell Bid Ask Value
11-Dec-19 16:00:52 3.00 94,423 Unknown* 0.00 0.00 2,833

Sorry. already posted. DOH!

Mazda and Subaru the 'contenders'

https://www.whatcar.com/news/top-10-best-new-car-technologies-of-the-year/n20566#7
However this is the bit we like: ( from page 7 )
We believe DMS is the next big thing in safety technology.

The goal posts have just moved massively in our favour.
There are over 6 million trucks on European roads. Very few have DMS but will have to have it in the next 30 months. We talk about 20,000 Guardian worldwide- a drop in the ocean.
I am sure there will be a few startups chasing this market but they will need funding and time to develop.
If we have x% of the market now, and we continue to have x% of the market , that figure will take us to break even and way beyond to profitability and that is within a relatively short period.( because the market itself has just grown enormously )
We have been told SM won't need another fund raise in the next couple of years ( after the AGM vote, I doubt there are many II's who would finance another round ). We should be profitable within this time frame through European fleet alone.
( I am pretty sure we will grab more than x% of the market, so that figure just grows)

Convenient news to release via an RNS before the AGM

or:
https://www.eurekar.co.uk/articles/2019-11-25/hybrid-forester-hits-the-road

EyeSight driver assist technology functions optically using two stereo cameras which are mounted either side of the rear-view mirror It monitors for hazards up to 110 metres ahead and includes adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking and throttle management, lane sway and departure warning, lane keep assist and lead vehicle start alert.

But perhaps the most novel piece of high-tech kit is a driver monitoring system which uses camera-based facial recognition to detect if the driver's gaze has wandered or if the driver is dozing off and alerts occupants if this occurs.

https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/11/25/new-subaru-forester-get-e-boxer-hybrid-engine

A new Driver Monitoring System uses facial recognition technology to detect if the driver’s gaze has wandered or if the driver is dozing off and alerts occupants if this occurs.

Can't remember if this was posted:

https://www.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Israeli-start-up-uses-AI-to-tackle-cellphone-usage-smoking-while-driving-608599

But CFP keeps telling us that 6.1 is the June figure...........................

I am seriously thinking about selling the rest of my portfolio and investing it all in SEE. After all, where else can I get a guaranteed* near 50% return on my money in the next 6 months?

*According to CFP and others who are sure the SP will be 6.1 come June to accommodate the share incentive.