Mini Urbanaut MPV Constructed as Physical Concept The compact electric-powered MPV is under consideration as an addition to the BMW-owned brand’s urban-based model lineup.
Mini reveals the intent behind its Vision Urbanaut concept.
Initially shown in virtual form as a series of digital images last November, the practical multi-seat concept is now set to make its premiere as a physical model at this week’s DLD (Digital Life Design) Conference in Munich, Germany.
Although not yet confirmed for production, Mini has already suggested to WardsAuto that the Vision Urbanaut is being considered both as a 5-seat passenger car and a commercial vehicle – the latter as a competitor to upcoming electric-powered vans to be sold by rivals Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen.
Europe wants Intel and TSMC to help bring advanced chip-making back to the continent
Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton said Europe was naive to outsource chip-making, with plans to boost 20-nanometre production and make 2-nm chips by 2030
The European Commission hopes to double the continent’s 10 per cent market share in chip-making over the next decade, which has fallen from 44 per cent in 1990