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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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In Europe, Volkswagen has launched a new ID. 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). An innovative augmented reality head-up display (optional) within the driver’s field of vision presents additional information. 5 electric SUV coupé and the sporty ID.5

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Volvo models across Europe to warn each other of slippery roads and hazards

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Volvo Cars is making its industry-first connected safety technology available across Europe as another step in its ambitions to improve traffic safety. Next week the features become available to Volvo drivers across Europe. From 2020, all Volvos will be speed-limited at 180 km/h (112 mph).

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Starlink gets contract with US Air Force for Europe and Africa airlift operations 

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The US Air Force will work with SpaceX’s Starlink to support airlift operations in Europe and Africa. The United States Armed Forces air service branch expects Starlink to provide throughput capabilities of up to 500 Mbps download speed and low latency connectivity. Starlink aces 80 mph connectivity test in Ukraine.

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BMW introducing new X5 plug-in hybrid in Europe in 2019, US in 2020

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BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. US specific vehicle information will be finalized closer to market launch in 2020 as a 2021 model year offering.). The top speed of the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance is 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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As a result, the first customers will be able to buy an S-Class with DRIVE PILOT the first half of 2022, enabling them to drive in conditionally automated mode at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in heavy traffic or congested situations on suitable stretches of highway in Germany. This is made available and updated via a backend connection.

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Ford expands Smart Mobility projects with connected e-bike study

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Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers.

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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TDI is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft via a particularly high-load poly-V belt. mph), the car can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine shut off. It does this using information from the navigation system and the onboard sensors. seconds and the S5 Sportback in 4.9

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