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JUNE 20, 2019

The Lexus Safety System+ will be a standard feature in all US Lexus vehicles starting with the 2020 model year. million reported crashes in 2017 (the most recent available data) many of which were avoidable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were nearly 6.5 Intelligent High Beams.

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MAY 2, 2018

The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. mph) in just 8.5 lb per 62.1

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

For 2017, Range Rover receives a suite of advanced ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies. Additionally, Land Rover will introduce the new Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic model for the 2017 lineup. seconds with a top speed of a 140 mph (225 km/h). The system remains active until the vehicle reaches 30 km/h (18.6

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan and Cabriolet models in the US are now available with Audi’s more efficient Millerized 2.0-liter System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 liter TFSI engine ( earlier post ) and seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. This new 2.0-liter

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017). mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 Audi offers this fuel for three years as a standard feature to customers ordering a g-tron model by 31 May 2018. The newly developed engine is based on the new gasoline-powered 2.0

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MARCH 30, 2018

an electric vehicle (EV) battery modularization startup headed by former Tesla CEO Martin Eberhard in October 2017.). and China facilities, enabling them to share data and learnings in real-time to improve production and maintain quality standards. SF Motors acquired InEVit Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Since launch in 2014, the battery capacity and range of the i3 has grown from the original 60Ah / 81 miles to 94Ah / 115 miles in 2017 and now 120Ah for 2019. When launched in 2014, the i3’s battery pack provided 60 Ah and 22.6kWh, while the second-generation battery introduced for 2017 offered a capacity of 94Ah and 33kWh.

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JUNE 26, 2019

a comprehensive collision mitigation system, will be made standard in the new Volvo VNR and VNL models, and available on VNX models, later this year. The Volvo Active Driver Assist technology we first introduced with Bendix Wingman Fusion in 2017 was a groundbreaking achievement for increased efficiency and safety through automation.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Germany has taken a pioneering role in this with the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017. With the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017, Germany was the first country to create a legal basis for the intended use of these systems.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2016

Musk said that the Model 3 will start at $35,000; achieve 5-Star ratings in every safety category; accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds; and have at least a 215-mile (346 km) EPA range rating. All Model 3s will come standard with Autopilot hardware and supercharging. Deliveries will begin by the end of next year.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

NASA’s AAM National Campaign is designed to promote public confidence in emerging aviation markets, such as passenger air taxis, through flight testing in realistic scenarios and data analysis that will inform the development of regulatory standards for emerging aviation platforms.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

BMW has unveiled the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, which will go on-sale in markets around the world in February 2017. In March 2017, a BMW 5 Series Sedan with plug-in hybrid drive system—the BMW 530e iPerformance—will join the line-up, offering extremely low CO 2 emissions of just 46 g/km (2.0 l/100 km (57.3

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JULY 11, 2017

quattro permanent all-wheel drive is standard in the new Audi flagship model. mph) takes 4.9 It uses map data plus a new standard of real-time traffic information, and adapts energy management to reflect the route ahead. mph), or the combined power of the electric motor and TFSI. through 99.4 lb-ft) of system torque.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Toyota intends to deploy these new powertrain units in a rapidly broadening range of vehicle models, starting in 2017. Furthermore, to standardize the basic structure of these new units, Toyota used modular design (unified design). mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The designers have rigorously transferred the styling of the 2017 concept car to the 2022 full-production version. The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). The standard wheelbase versions (2,988 mm / 117.6 —Kai Grünitz, Head of Vehicle Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. in) of the ID.

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MAY 5, 2016

Scheduled for launch in China in 2017, this model reflects Dongfeng Citroën’s ambitions to be a key player in electric vehicles for the Chinese public. Top speed reaches 110 km/h (68 mph) and urban-cycle vehicle range 200 km (124 miles). hours in normal charging mode).

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AUGUST 3, 2017

Compared to the prior quarter (Q1 2017), automotive revenue was down very slightly ($2.287 billion vs. $2.290 billion) despite a decline in vehicle deliveries due to lower mix of deliveries subject to lease accounting and the sale of $100 million of ZEV credits in Q2. This vehicle will offer a range of 310 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 5.1

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. Preliminary MY 2017 values suggest that average weight will be up 9 pounds and horsepower up 2 hp. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Preliminary MY 2017 values are essentially unchanged from MY 2016. Source: EPA.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

For MY 2017, Audi has updated its A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the US with improved technology offerings such as the available Audi virtual cockpit and standard driver assistance systems including Audi pre sense front. The e-tron accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 7.6

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Audi Sport GmbH has fine-tuned many details of the RS 4 Avant which was newly introduced in September 2017, including the addition of a new high-torque twin-turbo V6 with a power output of 331 kW (450 metric hp) and 600 N·m (442.5 mph) in just 4.1 With the 2.9 TFSI twin-turbo V6, Audi Sport GmbH is building on the legendary 2.7

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

seconds and reaches a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph). As in all other second-generation Panamera models, the fast-shifting Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with eight gears is used to transmit the power to the standard adaptive all-wheel drive system Porsche Traction Management (PTM). The new PHEV accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

Continental is supplying the 48V belt-starter generator with integrated power electronics that is at the heart of the mild-hybrid (MHEV) system that is standard on Audi’s new A8. When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system.

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MAY 5, 2021

The Tesla Model 3 has been on the market since 2017, and in typical Tesla fashion, the automaker has made several changes to the car over this period. Both vehicles equip Tesla’s Dual Motor setup that comes standard with all of its Performance variants. Tesla’s updates span across all of its vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The 38-year-old driver of the 2017 Tesla Model X P100D electric-powered sport utility vehicle died from multiple blunt-force injuries after his SUV entered the gore area of the US-101 and State Route 85 exit ramp and struck a damaged and nonoperational crash attenuator at a speed of 70.8 mph to the preset cruise speed of 75 mph.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

Following on from the “Styled by Courrèges” limited edition available since November 2017 ( earlier post ), Citroën has presented the new E-MEHARI. Citroën E-MEHARI reaches a top speed of 110 km/h (62 mph), and features a near 20% increase in engine torque—166 N·m up to 3,700 rpm and 140 N·m beyond.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2023

The little Kia Soul (specifically 2013, 2017, and 2019 models thanks to survey and other scores) gets a nod, as does the stalwart Toyota Corolla from 2013 onwards. Try the Mazda 3 sedan or hatchback, specifically model years 2014 to 2020, since there should be ample choices under ten grand. Same goes for a Subaru Legacy from the mid-2010s.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

The 2018 BMW 5 Series iPerformance will be available at US dealers in spring 2017. The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The system uses external sensors to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, operating between 0 and 130 km/h (81 mph). In 2017, the C-segment accounted for 22% of all European vehicle sales, and is consistently one of the two largest segments by volume. In 2017, our market share reached 3.0%.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Audi is showcasing its autonomous driving strategy at the IAA 2017. The new Audi A8 incorporates conditional automated driving at level 3 as standard ( earlier post ). The new A8 is designed for conditional automated driving at level 3 in accordance with international standards. mph) and automatically change lane.

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MARCH 23, 2016

kWh pack—and to drive at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h). Both the standard Prius hybrid and the Prius Prime are powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, which combines the output of the gasoline engine and electric motor through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

mph), the A5 Sportback g-tron 224 km/h (139.2 mi) (Germany, as at: September 2017). That means no extra costs for the customer: As the standard offering, Audi will supply the green fuel Audi e-gas for three years for all g-tron customers who place an order by May 31, 2018. When running on gasoline, it consumes 5.6

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

RAV4 is the currently the best-selling vehicle in its class, doubling volume over the last five years to sales of nearly 408,000 in the US in 2017. comes standard. vs. 5.425), resulting in quicker and smoother acceleration, getting drivers from 0 – 60 mph in 8.2 Second-generation Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0) The 2019 RAV4 105.9-inch

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Lastly, the Hybrid Max is the most powerful of the three, producing 362 horsepower and 400 foot-pounds of torque, with all-wheel drive standard and front-wheel drive optional. The Hybrid Max has an estimated 0-60 mph time in the low six-second range, and it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. inch multimedia display. Photos by Toyota. [

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The 2017 Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent)—a substantial 26% enhancement over its predecessor model, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as a result of greater battery capacity and the improved hybrid system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Prius Prime Plus.

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