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Cadillac unveils electric Escalade IQ; 200 kWh, 450 miles; pricing starting around $130K

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These systems work together through sensor fusion to create a sensory field around the vehicle that assists in keeping it centered in the lane while elevating the driver’s comfort and convenience. Super Cruise accelerates or brakes the vehicle to maintain a selected following gap from a vehicle ahead and steers to maintain lane position.

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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge

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MyFord Mobile and myfordmobile.com allow plug-in electric vehicle owners to have a seamless connected car experience, giving them the ability to easily lock and unlock their vehicle, find where they parked, access charge status, mileage and driving efficiency, as well as schedule charge times—all with the touch of a finger.

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DTNA Freightliner new Cascadia first SAE Level 2 automated truck in NA; 35% better fuel efficiency than 2007 Cascadia

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Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Assist features make automated driving possible in all speed ranges for the first time in a series production truck: Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 mph: Improves safety, efficiency, and driver comfort by automatically decelerating and accelerating to maintain a safe following distance. safety features.

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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. It calculates continuously a detailed model of the environment from a fusion of sensor data. MMI navigation plus and Audi connect. The new Audi A6 offers an extensive range of connectivity solutions for safety, convenience and personalization. g/mi)) is a 3.0

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Audi to showcase Level 4, 5 autonomous concepts, production A8 with Level 3 autonomy at IAA

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At the same time, a second data fusion takes place in the radar control unit. mph) and automatically change lane. To this end, the show car combines many new features in the area of connectivity, communication and operation, which make traveling extremely comfortable.

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BMW unveils third i concept model: i8 Concept Spyder plug-in hybrid

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The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Like the coupé, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder is built around the LifeDrive architecture ( earlier post ), a fusion of independent functional units. Connectivity.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Projected 41 mpg City

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liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. The new premium midsize sedan hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and Escape Hybrids and Mercury Milan and Mariner Hybrids. The pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph (76 km/h). Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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