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Mercedes-Benz Vans strategic initiative adVANce: holistic system solutions for transport; electric Vision Van

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This all-electric vehicle combines various innovative solutions for last-mile delivery in urban and suburban environments. Global also means focusing our attention beyond the vehicle on the entire value chain as well as on the entire business environment of our customers. We are clearly more than just a manufacturer of vans.

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$90M UR:BAN research initiative presenting results on ADAS and traffic management for cities; intelligent vehicles

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The “Emergency braking assistant” reduces or even avoids imminent collisions in the urban environment by situation-specific braking and steering interventions. Researchers in the “Environment Sensing” department showed their system thousands of photos from various German cities.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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They include systems such as Active Info display (a completely digital instrument cluster); extendable head-up display; new Rear Seat Entertainment; Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; Emergency Assist (vehicle stops in emergency); Trailer Assist (assisted maneuvering with a trailer); and Traffic Jam Assist.

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$/kWh: And the lowest price is…

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Firstly, the environment the battery will be subjected to temperature extremes; charging rates; and drive cycle applications. For more information please contact: info@thetownsendco.com. Therefore, the more appropriate commercial performance metric would be “ $/kWh of usable energy.”

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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The first component, Active Info Display, is a freely programmable instrument cluster located in front of the driver; the second is a head unit which was once a separate screen for the infotainment system. In addition, the main points and content can also be swapped between the Active Info Display and the head unit.

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Volkswagen unveils BUDD-e electric van concept at CES; first VW based on new Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB)

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The first component, Active Info Display, is a freely programmable instrument cluster located in front of the driver; the second is a head unit which was once a separate screen for the infotainment system. In addition, the main points and content can also be swapped between the Active Info Display and the head unit.

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Carbon Core of next-gen BMW 7 Series helps reduce sedan’s weight by up to 130 kg; remote control parking

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By steering the rear wheels either with or in the opposite direction to the front wheels (as the situation demands), this system increases both maneuverability in urban environments and agility. This allows Integral Active Steering to be offered for the first time in conjunction with the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system.

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