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Facebook CTO shares insights on Tesla’s shift to pure vision for Autopilot

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He also reiterated a point that Elon Musk previously made on Twitter—that sensor fusion becomes tricky, especially when two sensors disagree. . Cost is what makes the difference between mass scale and not. These include Autosteer, which would be limited to 75 mph and a longer minimum following distance.

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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Prior Consumer Reports tests of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid also found a significant shortfall between the EPA’s estimated highway fuel economy figures and those in CR’s own fuel economy tests. We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. Earlier post.).

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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The average vehicle crash costs an employer $16,500, according to the US Department of Labor. When a worker has an on-the-job crash that results in injury, the cost to the employer averages $74,000. ” The Department of Energy details that fuel economy is reduced by 1% for every mile per hour above 55 mph.

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). 2010 Fusion. Electric operation limit [mph]. This saves on cost, making the Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive system a better value. The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0 2011 Sonata.

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Ford adds 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed transmission to lineup; new hybrid transmission in 2012

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EcoBoost—offers an optimal combination of cost, lower emissions and reductions in fuel consumption for the most cost-sensitive vehicle segments. The current Ford Fusion Hybrid can reach a top speed of 47 mph on electricity and go as far as one mile. Earlier post.).

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Available in all-wheel drive, the Seltos also comes in LX, S, EX and SX trims with three new colors of Pluton Blue, Fusion Black and Valais Green. of torque, good for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 Also new for 2024 is the X Line trim Seltos that offers a bespoke front grille and 18-inch wheels, roof rack and gloss black exterior accents.

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

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In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). With sensor-fusion technology that utilizes the front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages.

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