By standardising the parameters of certain components, such as the mounting points of engines, the German carmaker hopes to be able to produce all its models on the same production line.

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For the computers in question with high-end performance parameters, all of the critical components are made either in the United States, by U.S. subsidiary firms, or in countries in compliance with the COCOM framework.

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