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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

Green Car Congress

Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. Acceleration Increase is offered exclusively to Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC and EQS 450 4MATIC Sedan and SUV customers in the US and Canada.

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Tesla Model S Plaid goes “beyond plaid” with astonishing 217 mph run

Teslarati

” As recently shared by Ingenext CEO Guillaume André on his personal Facebook account, his company’s Tesla Model S Plaid was able to achieve a speed of 350 km/h. That’s 217 mph, making it pretty much on par with members of the million-dollar “hypercar trinity” like the McLaren P1.

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BMW launches new head unit for SAE Level 2+ automation with HERE HD Live Map

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HERE Technologies announced the BMW Group is utilizing the HERE HD Live Map, HERE’s high-definition map, to enable hands-free driving in the United States and Canada. The BMW 7 Series is the premium automaker’s first production vehicle to launch with SAE Level 2+ automated functionalities at a maximum speed of 80 mph / 130 km/h.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

Green Car Congress

Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. HCM is the global lead plant for CR-V hybrid production, the first time a hybrid has been built in Canada. The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph.

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QOTD: Dealing With The Metric System

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We Yanks like to think we're in this bubble of Imperial measurements, but many of us, myself included, live within a reasonable drive of Canada -- a place that uses the metric system. Yup, we're gonna talk about the metric system. I believe Mexico uses it, as well, and many of us live within a short drive of that country.

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Cadillac previews production CELESTIQ flagship EV; MSRP starting above $300,000

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Each CELESTIQ will be personally commissioned—no two will be alike. Clients will work directly with their selected dealer and Cadillac designers to realize their unique vision for the car, with unprecedented levels of personalization tailored to reflect the owner’s tastes. Earlier post.) 1 front and 11.63:1

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Ford delays next-gen electric truck and SUV, plans hybrids across lineup

Baua Electric

The three-row SUV is set to be built in the automaker’s Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, which will undergo an overhaul to begin assembly during the second quarter of 2024 as planned. The seven-passenger electric SUV has been described as “your own personal bullet train,” by Farley.

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