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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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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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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). Power is stored in a 14.1 seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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DRIVE PILOT enables customers to hand the driving task over to the system under certain conditions in heavy traffic or congestion situations on suitable motorway sections in Germany up to a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The map data is stored in backend data centers and updated constantly.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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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). This technology opens up a whole new spectrum of possibilities, such as the ability to store excess power from a home’s solar panels in the ID.

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Coradia iLint hydrogen train receives approval for commercial operation in German railway networks

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The trains are powered by an electrical traction drive; electrical energy is generated on-board in a fuel cell and intermediately stored in Li-ion batteries. The iLint can run at 140 km/h (87 mph), with a 600 to 800 km/tankful autonomy, and accommodate up to 300 passengers.

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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Maserati GranCabrio Folgore specs and delivery date Like its GranTurismo sibling, the GranCabrio sits atop Maserati’s proprietary 800V Atlantis architecture, which was built using a blank slate approach started in 2017. The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore’s motors combine to deliver a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph), but that’s computer-limited.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017). mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 They store 19 kilograms (41.9 The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1 seconds (A4 Avant g-tron: 8.5

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