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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

Green Car Congress

One of the studies showed that it is highly distracting to use hands-free voice commands to dial phone numbers, call contacts, change music and send texts with Microsoft Cortana, Apple Siri and Google Now smartphone personal assistants, though Google Now was a bit less distracting than the others. 3.3), as did Apple Siri (3.4,

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 32.5 In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K. Google Built-In is included to access updated apps in your vehicle, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

Green Car Congress

The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. We have a clutch that engages and connects the two, that gets the engine going. Just to give an example.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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For comparison, the base Polestar 2 Dual Motor is rated at 4.2 The pixel LED active bending head and fog lights turn up-to 15-degrees at speeds to 25 mph, illuminating curves. This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system with navigation, apps and Google Assistant.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

By comparison, NOx emissions in Travis county from motor vehicles totaled approximately 30,000 tons per year in 1996 -- the last year for which complete data was available. (1, 1, 2000) Sited: [link] You can google it and find it anywhere that vehicles have always placed more harmful chemicals into the air. Not the wisest thing to do.