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Honda reveals prototype of third-generation autonomous work vehicle

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Maximum loading capacity 2000 lbs. Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle Third-Generation Specifications Vehicle dimensions W: 51in (1300mm) x L: 119in(3025mm) x H: 81in (2052mm) Bed size 101in (2560mm) x 51in (1300mm) Unladen vehicle weight 1765 lbs.

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NTSB calls for alcohol detection systems in all new vehicles

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The SUV had traveled less than 3,000 feet on SR-33, during which it accelerated to a speed between 88 and 98 mph, when it ran off the shoulder to the right. Since 2000, more than 230,000 people have lost their lives in crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers according to NHTSA. NTSB graphic)?.

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Study: 15% of US alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol under the legal limit

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Fatalities from motor vehicle crashes involving a BAC level below 0.08%, by drinking driver status and BAC level, US Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2000?2015. Naimi, MD, MPH, Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health.

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Tropos Motors triples range of electric LSVs with new Li-ion-powered ABLE XR; 26 kWh pack

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With the largest capacity battery pack of LSVs on the market, the ABLE XR can travel up to 45+ mph (72+ km/h), and up to 160 miles (at 25 mph), as well as tow a max of 2000 pounds on public roads, or 3000 pounds on closed campuses.

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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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The twin-turbocharged, 48-valve, W12 engine powers the new convertible to 60 mph in 4.1 s) and onto a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). Zero to 100 mph (160 km/h) takes 9.7 Peak torque of 800 N·m (590 lb-ft) is reached at 2000 revs/min through to 5000 revs/min. Provisional EU cycle fuel consumption figures are 22.7

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Audi to show the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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The A3 e-tron accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds, and has a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). In electric mode, the Audi A3 e-tron reaches a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and has a maximum range of 50 km (31 miles). This corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L

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