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Mercedes-Benz to test car-to-X communication as means to reduce the risk of accidents on icy roads

Green Car Congress

The Zollernalb district is in the administrative region of Tübingen in Baden-Württemberg and has around 190,000 inhabitants, many of whom are commuters. Car-to-X technology significantly extends the coverage of onboard sensors such as radar or camera systems, as the sensors of other vehicles are used in addition.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

Collaborating with the Morgan Motor Company on their first hydrogen fuel cell car (“the LIFECar”) in 2008 ( earlier post ), Riversimple’s small “Hyrban” technology demonstrator was launched the following year ( earlier post ).

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. The car offers excellent range, low fuel consumption and very pleasing driving dynamics. Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress at the media drive. ).

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

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Also, 37% percent of households have more than one car. For first-time EV drivers, EVs make a great second car. Multi-vehicle households who are concerned about range and charging can use the EV for a commuter car and use the gas car for road trips. 2032 is eight years away.

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Meeting the Founder of PMV Electric - India's Electric Micro Car

Plug In India

The earlier prototypes of the EaS-E were trikes - because quadricycles were not allowed in 2016. But what makes me fall in love with the vehicle is the width - at 1100 mm, it will be the narrowest car on Indian roads. The four doors do give a great choice for passengers in exiting and entering. Top speed that can be offered is 70 kmph.

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