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Audi showcasing R8 e-tron piloted driving EV at CES Asia; piloted driving Audi A7 Sportback

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At CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving technology study version of its new R8 e-tron battery-electric sports car, introduced earlier this year at the Geneva show. The brand’s appearance at CES Asia represents the initial results of the company’s collaboration in China. mph) or 250 km/h (155.3

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Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept turns in best performance so far at Sonoma Raceway

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At the start of 2015, “Jack”—an Audi A7 piloted driving concept with many near-production solutions—drove on public highways from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). At CES Asia in May 2015, journalists also had an opportunity to experience piloted driving in the traffic of megacity Shanghai.

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Alstom invests €14M in electric autonomous shuttle company EasyMile

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Since April 2015, the EZ10 has been deployed in more than 50 sites in 14 countries in Asia, North-America, Middle-East and Europe. An LiFePOsub 4 battery provides up to 14 hours of operation with a maximum speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) and a cruising speed of 20 km/h (12.4 EasyMile shuttles transport up to 12 passengers.

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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Meanwhile, at higher speeds—140 km/h (87 mph) and above—the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle’s body. Launches subsequently follow in Russia (end of 2014) and North America and Asia (early 2015). Infotainment with new online services. Orders are already being taken in Germany.

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ZF TRW to supply next-gen S-Cam4 systems to European automaker in 2018; ADAS and automated driving; sensor fusion

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The camera is launching on a number of compact C and D segment sedan and crossover vehicles in Europe, North America and Asia through the end of 2015. The Highway Driving Assist feature which can enable automatic steering, braking and acceleration for highway speeds from 40 km/h (25 mph). —Peter Lake.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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In Asia the launch will also be this year. Global annual sales of all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are forecast to quadruple within three years from 218,000 in 2015 to 893,000 in 2018. The front-wheel drive Passat GTE accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 8.0 Earlier post , earlier post.)

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The effects of selecting this mode include paring back the e-vehicle’s maximum power output to 50 kW and limiting its top speed to 115 km/h (71 mph). Motor and gearbox assembly.