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by byw 4159 days ago
I think it's also about leverage. If they do end up using Google's tech they'd get a better deal if they're in a less desperate position.
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From German pride (which is cars and soccer) over privacy concern to plain industry support (expect Germany to support those compan... I meant to say, efforts with €€€), there are many incentives to not go with anything Google, except maybe as supporting system (eg. their maps data, together with others).