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

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This allows the battery pack to provide the vehicle’s Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range while also protecting the battery in the event of a crash and adding overall strength and rigidity to the vehicle. The Escalade IQ uses its Ultium battery pack as part of its fundamental body structure.

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Lucid Gravity SUV unveiled: 440+ miles of range, under $80k, late 2024 production

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Before it has its first looks from those at the event, Lucid has released a few photos of the car, along with images of what its interior will look like. Combining design excellence with spacious interiors and versatility, the Gravity is a fusion of aesthetics and utility from an exterior standpoint.

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Mercedes-Benz previews next-generation intelligent safety and driver assistance systems; “sensor fusion”

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Of crucial importance in this respect is the networking of all systems, or “sensor fusion”. PRE-SAFE Brake can detect pedestrians and initiate autonomous braking to avoid a collision at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph). Any speed between 30 km/h (19 mph) and 200 km/h can be selected as the desired cruising speed.

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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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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). Hyundai is identifying Ford’s Fusion Energi and the Honda Accord plug-in hybrid as its PHEV competitors in the mid-size sedan segment. Fusion Energi. Maximum EV speed (mph). Click to enlarge. Drive modes.

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Continental focusing on automated driving as key long-term technology strategy; receives approval to test automated vehicles on Nevada roads

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More specifically, this calls for fail-safe architecture that keeps the vehicle in a safe state in the event of a fault. Taking advantage of Continental’s sensor fusion technology as part of the ContiGuard safety concept, the vehicle is able to track all objects as they enter into the sensors’ field of view.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

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We were able to travel up to 60 mph with the tachometer pegged at zero, meaning, of course, the gasoline part of the hybrid system was not running, and we were cruising on full electricity. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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