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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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The dashed vertical red line represents the 24-second task interaction referent. When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving. Honda Civic Touring. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. A parking pawl is also part of the assembly, which is connected to a differential with a final drive ration of 3.267:1.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. A 30-time recipient of Car and Driver magazine’s “10 Best” award, unprecedented for any vehicle, the Honda Accord has been the US’ top retail selling car for three years running and is also the best-selling midsize car among under-35 year old car buyers.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., The top speed will be limited to 40 km/h (25 mph) but Dr. Guala points out that “ the longest trip will not take more than 5-6 minutes ” due to the city’s small size. For reference, the fully loaded PRT is approximately 80% the weight of 2009 VW Rabbit. Luca Guala.

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GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

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second 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration performance, as compared to a 6.9 The transaxle incorporates two 55 kW active-cooled AC motor-generators, each connected to a planetary gearset and capable of providing either (1) a continuously variable speed and gearing range, or “mode”, or (2) motive power. Transaxle Operation.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Venue

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In 514 miles of 75-percent highway/25-percent city driving, we averaged 38 mpg; on one highway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph and in the Normal drive mode, we achieved 42.9 Connected like the best of them. Road Test: 2020 Honda HR-V. Observations: 2021 Hyundai Venue Denim. So why the Venue? Road Test: 2020 Kia Soul.

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