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Tesla Roadster 2025 to make 0-60 mph in less than a second with SpaceX tech, says Elon Musk – ET Auto

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Tesla owner Elon Musk has said that the company’s upcoming car Roadster can make zero to 60 mph in just one second, thanks to tech from his another ventures – the SpaceX. He said that the new Roadster will be a collaboration between Tesla and Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. second quicker acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (SUV). These enhancements are achieved without impacting the vehicles’ electric range. seconds (Sedan).

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NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Tesla crash in Mountain View

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According to performance data downloaded from the crash vehicle, a 2017 Tesla Model X P100D, the driver was using traffic-aware cruise control and autosteer lane-keeping assistance, which are advanced driver assistance features that Tesla refers to as autopilot. The speed limit for the roadway is 65 mph.

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Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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Zoox said it will free up its specially designed vehicles to drive at speeds up to 45 miles per hour (72 kph), from 35 mph. It also expanded the Las Vegas area in which the cars can travel to five miles from one mile, it said in a statement.

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Segway showcasing single-wheel electric self-balancing One S1 at CES 2017

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mph (20 km/h). Riders must download the Ninebot App, which provides a New Rider Tutorial, as well as the ability to monitor speed, enable carry or lock mode, engage speed limit mode, customize lighting and more.

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California regulator to hold hearing on GM self-driving unit Cruise – ET Auto

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In December, CPUC said a Cruise official telephoned a commission analyst the day after the crash but “omitted that the Cruise AV had engaged in the pullover maneuver which resulted in the pedestrian being dragged an additional 20 feet at 7 mph.” 2 accident has been swift and extensive.”

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). Models are designed so that software updates can be downloaded over the air. Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). Official figures for range are not yet available.

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