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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system for conditionally automated driving. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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The event, which was inaugurated last year, challenges entrants to use the least amount of energy driving the 60-mile route. This is the only event in the world that demonstrates real cars, in real conditions, that is measured independently and in the public eye. emission fueled by any legal means. 27 on the UK roads.

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ITM Power HFuel achieves UK road-use compliance

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This has generated a suite of documentation to evidence the legal transportation of HFuel on UK public roads with a full inventory of hydrogen and to satisfy local fire and Health & Safety authorities. The HOST launch event on 8 March will include both HFuel and two HICE Transit vans.

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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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The development of products and systems for automated driving is one of the central themes of international automotive supplier Continental’s long-term technology strategy. Continental’s testing license is for the company’s highly automated vehicle, and represents the first license granted by the Nevada DMV to an automotive supplier.

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The Tesla Autopilot Excuse: How EV ignorance created the perfect storm for a misinformation nightmare

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This stunt caught the eye of both national and international media as well, and by this time, the narrative was set: Teslas can drive themselves without a driver, and Autopilot could kill. This is most notable if the event were memorable, like a fatal Tesla crash.

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

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Since 1st July 2019, it has been a legal requirement for new EVs to be fitted with noise-making devices behind the bumpers. The audible whine imitates the frequency of a traditional internal combustion engine, and adapts to how fast the vehicle is travelling. Ever noticed the whine of an electric car as it parks up? Save Money.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and low internal friction improve both fuel consumption and torque characteristics. Powertrain and driving experience. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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