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According to foreign media reports, in 2020, high-tech digital mirrors will be popular around the world, and advanced camera screens will replace the traditional glass mirrors of cars. The electric e-tron will go on sale next year, the exterior rear-view mirror has been replaced by the camera, and similar practices will appear in the super speedtail and even the Mercedes Actros. (source: Mercedes Benz) Audi e-tron combines a high-resolution camera with a digital screen, which is installed near the door handle. Audi and McLaren have both removed the exterior rear-view mirror in the next generation to reduce wind resistance. Taking Audi as an example, its goal is to keep the maximum endurance mileage of e-tron and electric motor. In the 436km endurance mileage, reducing wind resistance can contribute 2.5km. Moreover, the digital exterior rear-view mirror adopts the HDR technology used in the battery to reduce glare, and can obtain more detailed images under low light conditions, which also helps to create the elegant appearance of Audi e-tron. The new McLaren speedtail uses cameras instead of exterior mirrors to reduce drag. The new McLaren speedtail uses cameras to reduce air resistance as much as possible, making it easy to reach the top speed of 403 km / h. As for Mercedes Benz's latest trucks, using digital cameras instead of exterior rear-view mirrors will help improve efficiency and safety. Mercedes Benz Actros trucks with mirrorcam will be available in 2020. The camera, mounted on the roof and connected to a digital screen on the windshield frame, allows the driver to see the road ahead and the direction of travel, and is not susceptible to dust. The system also has a special reverse mode and will use artificial intelligence technology to identify whether there is a problem with the trailer. If the length of the vehicle changes, the driver will also be warned. The pilot sleeping in the cockpit can also remotely access the camera to check whether there is any interference from thieves, intending to steal goods. The technology could also significantly reduce fuel consumption, according to testers.