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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. In addition, the car will qualify for a free local Shanghai license plate exclusively for electric vehicles. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 6, 2024

General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit offered on Friday to pay USD 75,000 to resolve an investigation by California regulators into its failure to disclose details of a pedestrian crash involving a self-driving car. In December, the California Public Utilities Commission ordered Cruise to appear at a Feb.

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JUNE 22, 2018

Volvo Cars revealed the new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan at the company’s new—and first—US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The combined car launch and factory opening reinforce Volvo Cars’ commitment to the US, an important market for the company and its new premium sports sedan.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation intends to gain leadership in the field of autonomous driving as the next major step forward in vehicle safety. Autonomous driving—the self-driving car—gives the human driver the ability safely to do something else besides drive, such as sending text messages or reading a book while the car drives itself.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota is introducing the Corolla Hybrid to the US market at the LA Auto Show. The new hybrid version of Toyota’s all-time best-selling car series achieves at least 50 mpg (4.7 Brake Hold, when engaged, is a convenient technology that reduces driver effort while waiting at a traffic light or while driving in heavy traffic.

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APRIL 27, 2024

All the cool suburbanites are already taking their kids to school, loading up at the farmers’ market, and making deliveries on clever and capable cargo e-bikes, but the new Momentum Cito E+ from Giant raises the cargo bike bar even higher — and makes leaving the car at home easier than ever.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Marc Lichte, Head of Design, is presenting the Audi prologue concept car. Among the many advanced technology features of this “foretaste of the future of Audi” is a new 48?volt Despite that performance, the show car’s combined fuel consumption is still only 8.6 Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The new S-MAX will debut Ford Adaptive Steering technology in Europe for optimized response to driver input when it goes on sale in 2015. Ford’s advanced Pre-Collision Assist technology will assist in mitigating accidents even at motorway speeds. New S-MAX sensor technologies also make parking easier.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Joining the G-Class in the 2025 model year will be this G 580 with EQ Technology—not, as had been speculated, the “EQG.” E-Class, GLE-Class, and S-Class—all will get battery-electric models in the future, which could make today’s EQE and EQS cars the German equivalent of one-hit wonders. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. Next-Generation Blue Link Connected Car System.

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APRIL 23, 2021

Tesla has revealed the data logs of the car that belonged to a protestor that made an appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this week. The data indicates that the driver of the car, who was the protestor’s father, was traveling well above the posted speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour (49.7 MPH) several times.

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MAY 23, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation’s Pedestrian Airbag Technology—applied for the first time in the new V40—relies on seven sensors embedded in the front of the car which transmit signals to a control unit. When the car comes into contact with an object, the signals change. Pedestrian Airbag Technology, bag deployed.

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JULY 26, 2011

HaloIPT, a provider of Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) systems for wirelessly charging electric vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic partnership with Drayson Racing Technologies, the green R&D racing organization founded by Lord Drayson, former UK Minister for Science and Innovation.

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JULY 9, 2012

China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (52.3

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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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APRIL 23, 2012

Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. Audi says that with its first e-tron technology study in the luxury class, it is showing what a locally produced New Energy Vehicle from Audi might look like. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge. miles) on electric power.

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MARCH 31, 2023

The Q8 e-tron delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 In addition to the improved energy density, the new construction incorporates so-called “stacking” technology. Greater battery capacity, higher charging performance, greater efficiency. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5 hours at 19.2kW (240V/80A).

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JANUARY 25, 2024

The new EV6 GT was spotted for the first time, boasting an aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt technology. Kia’s sporty electric car has a quicker 0 to 60 mph time than the 590 hp Porsche Taycan GTS (0 to 60 mph in 3.5 FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Powered by a 77.4

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MAY 27, 2020

The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models. BMW announced the updated, 2021 7 th generation 5 Series Sedan. A 181 hp 2.0-liter

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JANUARY 14, 2014

At the North American International Auto Show, Michelin introduced the Premier A/S tire with new EverGrip technology, which provides drivers with greater levels of safety even as their tires wear down. Actual on-road results may vary. Tires rely on grooves between the treads to evacuate water and maintain grip with the road.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 9.2 seconds, and the top speed is 121 mph (195 km/h). Kia Optima Hybrid. Click to enlarge. L/100km) (city 36.0 mpg, highway 40.0

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APRIL 21, 2014

Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., BDNT) officially unveiled its DENZA all-electric vehicle at Auto China 2014, in Beijing. DENZA is powered by an 86 kW (peak) motor that provides a maximum speed of up to 150 km/h (93 mph) and peak torque of 290 N·m. BDNT’s first DENZA car will be on the market in September 2014.

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APRIL 18, 2024

That being said, another impressive facet of technology XPeng has continued to improve over the years is its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which it initially called navigation guided pilot, or NGP. Thanks to the dedication of our colleagues all over the world and the support of our car owners.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Braking abruptly decreases fuel efficiency and dramatically increases wear-and-tear on your car’s brake pads. Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Finally, Automatic can help you locate your parked car. Rapid Acceleration.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Volkswagen presented its latest technologies for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions—which includes the first 10-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG)—in an Innovation Workshop for the media at the Ehra-Lessien test track facility near Wolfsburg. Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0 and coasting with engine off. The start-stop 2.0

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APRIL 15, 2024

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore’s motors combine to deliver a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph), but that’s computer-limited. The sleek convertible can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8 The “sports car” layout features “real materials” added to feel dynamic but emotive, light, yet comfortable. Until then, Chiao!

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AUGUST 3, 2019

The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and 66 kilometers. In addition, the latest-generation BMW eDrive technology has reduced the combined fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions levels by more than 20% from 1.8

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MARCH 9, 2009

Colorado start-up Lightning Hybrids will unveil the prototype of its hydraulic hybrid four-seat sports sedan at the Denver Auto Show 1-5 April. The car, the LH4, features a 240 hp (179 kW) drivetrain consisting of a 90 hp (67 kW) proprietary 2-stroke biodiesel and 150 hp (112 kW) hydraulic system. C d on the car is 0.20.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A special-purpose vehicle developer out of South Korea has introduced a new line of electric golf carts that can bring more technology and comfort to the game. Be gone with the days of torn, tired Club Car seats and windscreens that won’t stay up or are cracked. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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OCTOBER 23, 2015

The researchers discovered the residual effects of mental distraction while comparing new hands-free technologies in ten 2015 vehicles and three types of smartphones. At the 25 mph speed limit in the study, drivers traveled the length of nearly three football fields during this time. The voice-command technology isn’t ready.

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JULY 9, 2012

Volvo Car Corp. is developing several new safety systems—factoring in driver behavior in the modern traffic environment—towards achieving its 2020 goal that nobody should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car. The car is no exception. Development of these technologies is progressing very quickly.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

mph) in only 3.6 mph); this can be increased to 280 km/h (174 mph) with the Dynamic package and to 305 km/h (189.5 mph) with the Dynamic plus package. mph), the drive management will select one of two options. MHEV technology allows for start-stop mode at speeds below 22 km/h (13.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

l/100 km (39 mpg US) (when fitted with the optional 100 km/h (62 mph) speed limiter)—a reduction of 8% against its predecessor, and CO 2 emissions from 159 g/km—placing it on a par with a family passenger car such as the Ford S-MAX. Transit Custom ECOnetic. Click to enlarge. Powered by a 100 PS (74 kW) version of Ford’s 2.2-liter

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

BRABUS, the largest independent automobile tuner in the world and manufacturer of exclusive high-performance automobiles, unveiled the new high-performance vehicles at the Frankfurt Auto Show. This gives the sedan a combined electric motor and internal combustion engine acceleration of 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 7.4

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APRIL 25, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. The concept car is powered by a 375 hp plug-in hybrid drive, incorporating an electric motor, turbocharged gas engine, and battery, which can charge externally or during the drive. inches and is 67.2 Powertrain.

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JUNE 12, 2015

Audi has set a new record time on the Sachsenring for cars with a diesel engine. The diesel technology platform draws its power from a 3.0-liter The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept is based on a technical concept car that Audi presented in summer 2014 on the 25 th anniversary of the TDI engine. The competition concept car’s 3.0

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