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

Green Car Congress

As a result, the first customers will be able to buy an S-Class with DRIVE PILOT the first half of 2022, enabling them to drive in conditionally automated mode at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in heavy traffic or congested situations on suitable stretches of highway in Germany. accidents or roadworks) from a digital HD map.

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Tesla Model S Plaid dismantles previous EV hot lap record by nearly five seconds

Teslarati

That car was also driven by Fuller, who holds two records and Pikes Peak and both EV records at another Hill Climb event held at Mt. Straight from the Fremont Factory, the Model S plaid packs 1,020 horsepower and an insane 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of just 1.9 Washington in Gorham, New Hampshire.

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CyberVan! Li Auto’s Mega MPV launches in China alongside ambitious EV expectations

Baua Electric

The Mega hit the market today following a launch event, and it’s priced a bit below that original number – at least for the initial trim now on sale. The Mega EV is propelled by dual motors totaling 400 kW of power and 542 Nm of torque, offering the ability to accelerate from 0-100km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.5 Not bad for a glorified minivan.

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Save 50% on ALLPOWERS’ new 3,168Wh power station, GoTrax folding e-bike $539, e-snow blower, more

Baua Electric

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Down from its $2,799 price tag, it saw discounts during most sales events throughout 2023, with Black Friday being the greatest among them and bringing costs down by $1,000. It fully charges in 5.5

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Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus e-bike flash sale takes $900 off through today, Anker power stations, more

Baua Electric

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. There’s an over 45-mile range per charge with a 20 MPH top speed, as well. It beats our previous mention by an extra $12 and matches the all-time low from the Black Friday shopping event last fall.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

EV Adoption

Last week Tesla revealed that its new Model S Plaid EV could reach a speed of near 200 MPH and reach 0 to 60 MPH in 1.99 At the Plaid launch event Elon Musk said that the Plaid was “faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo.”. Excuse me if I don’t get all giddy with excitement.

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VW launch ID 4

EV Info

As for acceleration, the Pro Performance-based models with 150 kW (204PS) system power go from 0 to 62 mph in only 8.5 Looking at the ID 4 website you would be hard pushed to find the range or event price. YOu have to know that they are available for sale to buy them. . Additional ID.4 4 has a range of up to 310 miles.

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