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Daimler showcases semi-automated Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot; driving 20 km BRT route

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The technology of the CityPilot in the Mercedes-Benz Future Bus is based on that of the autonomously driving Mercedes-Benz Actros truck with Highway Pilot presented two years ago. The almost 20 km route is challenging for the semi-autonomous bus, as it has numerous bends and passes through tunnels and across junctions with traffic lights.

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Jaguar Land Rover showcases remote-control and autonomous 180? turn technologies

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Jaguar Land Rover is showcasing two of the prototype technologies that its UK-based research team are developing to deliver autonomous driving in the future: remote control via smartphone and autonomous multi-point turning. This would allow the driver to walk alongside the car, at a maximum speed of 4 mph (6.4

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Audi to showcase Level 4, 5 autonomous concepts, production A8 with Level 3 autonomy at IAA

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They also provide insights into the brand’s future Audi AI technologies. At the same time, a second data fusion takes place in the radar control unit. Highly automated level 4 concept car with new technology. mph) and automatically change lane. This Audi study is an SUV coupé measuring 4.90 meters (16.1

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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In Audi’s new mild-hybrid technology, a belt alternator starter (BAS) works together with a lithium-ion battery. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. In real-world driving, the MHEV technology reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.7 The Audi A6 can coast between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2 g/mi)) is a 3.0

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

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Using advanced sensor technology, they are able to monitor the area around the vehicle, providing the driver with warnings and support, and reducing driver workload. Of crucial importance in this respect is the networking of all systems, or “sensor fusion”. Sensors and cameras.

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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). Advanced safety technologies such as Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning are also available in this midsize sedan. This Lane Change Assist technology is a segment-exclusive active safety feature.

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