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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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In parallel to the successful launch of DRIVE PILOT in Germany, Mercedes-Benz aims to obtain regulatory series approval for the two US states of California and Nevada by the end of the year, provided the legal situation permits the system operation. Benz Group AG, responsible for Marketing & Sales. 157 for a Level 3 system.

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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

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Former SONDORS Director of Project Management and Engineering Bill Ruehl recently shared a number of alarming revelations about both the bike and the company during an appearance on The ITC Show podcast. Bill has a long history as an engineer working with electric motorcycle designs and a rider himself.

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Tesla executive hopes to have Cybertruck on sale in Canada soon

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Despite these displays, CEO Elon Musk has said it would be difficult to make the Cybertruck road legal in China , while others from Tesla have made similar statements about European markets. The post Tesla executive hopes to have Cybertruck on sale in Canada soon appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Teamsters notified that Yellow Corp. ceasing operations, filing for bankruptcy

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The Teamsters Union was served legal notice on Monday that Yellow Corp.—one and is currently engaged with multiple interested parties regarding the sale of its independent Third-Party Logistics organization. —one of the US’ largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers—is ceasing operations and filing for bankruptcy.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. —Kris Kiser, Executive Vice President of The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, speaking on behalf of the Engine Products Group. Earlier post.).

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CARB warns vehicle and engine manufacturers about hiding software or hardware changes that affect emissions

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) sent a letter to automakers and other vehicle and engine manufacturers encouraging them to disclose by the end of the year any unapproved hardware or software programs that impact emissions control systems in vehicles sold in California.

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thyssenkrupp System Engineering business unit to be split into two independent companies; powertrain and battery unit to be sold or find partners

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At the start of the new fiscal year on 1 October 2020, thyssenkrupp will commence the operational realignment of its automotive system engineering activities. In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units.

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