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A “Tesla standard:” NHTSA proposes Automatic Emergency Braking mandate for new vehicles

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new safety standards that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems on all new vehicles, regardless of powertrain. The NHTSA estimates that the proposed new standards could save about 360 lives and prevent 24,000 injuries each year.

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Tesla Model S and Model X now more affordable with Standard Range variants

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The Tesla Model S and Model X now start at more affordable prices, thanks in part to the introduction of a Standard Range variant for the two flagship electric cars. The introduction of the Model S and Model X Standard Range was spotted on Tesla’s online configurator earlier today. second 0-60 mph time.

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Tesla updates Model S and Model X: Price cuts, free paint, and no more Standard Range

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A look at the order page for the Model S and Model X in the United States shows that the two flagship electric cars have received notable price cuts. The Model S Plaid, Tesla’s fastest car in its lineup today, now starts at $89,990, a 17% adjustment from its previous price of $108,490. seconds under optimal conditions.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km.

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Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package’s shocking 0-60 mph time teased in museum info

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As per the museum’s information panel, the new Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package would be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds, a figure that is “unprecedented among modern road cars.” “Unveiled in 2017, the Roadster is the second iteration of the first car released by Tesla. second 0-60 mph time.

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Automatic Emergency Braking to Be Required for All New Vehicles in 2029

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Automakers are increasingly making advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) like automatic emergency braking (AEB) standard to meet tightening crash-test standards, but that feature will become required by law in 2029. The Administration predicted that the new regulations would prevent 24,000 injuries and save 360 lives.

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Volvo Car to make Gen 2 Pilot Assist standard on new S90 sedan

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Volvo Car is introducing an advanced version of the company’s semi-autonomous Pilot Assist software on the new Volvo S90 sedan and will make it standard on all S90s sold in the United States.

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