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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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Ford introduces new Intelligent Speed Limiter in Europe

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Ford’s Intelligent Speed Limiter technology, being introduced in Europe, can automatically help prevent drivers from exceeding speed limits—both when driving in their own country, and while driving abroad. Maximum speed for Intelligent Speed Limiter can be set and then raised or lowered in 5 mph increments.

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Tesla reservation holders report Model S Plaid delivery updates in Europe

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Tesla appears to have released a subtle but notable Model S Plaid delivery update for reservation holders in Europe. The new Tesla Model S and Model X have started deliveries in the United States, but not in areas such as Asia or Europe. Not mine) Does that mean Tesla gonna export S/X to Europe under Q3?

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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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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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Volkswagen ID.7 makes its world premiere

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7 electric sedan will be launched first in Europe and China in the Fall of 2023, North America is scheduled to follow in 2024. 7 for Europe and North America in the electric mobility plant in Emden. The latest development of Travel Assist6 with swarm data7 (Europe only, currently) permits assisted driving of the ID.7

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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. In the publicly released documents, the US Air Force states that Starlink is the only Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network that provides services to Europe and Africa. Starlink aces 80 mph connectivity test in Ukraine.

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