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

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Mercedes-Benz’ DRIVE PILOT system for conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3) can be ordered in Germany from 17 May as an optional extra for the S-Class for €5,000 and for the EQS for €7,430 (Driver Assistance Package Plus: €2,430 and DRIVE PILOT: €5,000) excl. accidents or road works).

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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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Rolls-Royce’s technology will power Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft. Around 150 Rolls-Royce engineers based in countries including Hungary, Germany, US and the UK will work with the Vertical Aerospace team on developing the aircraft which is aiming to be one of the world’s first certified eVTOLs.

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Made-in-Germany Tesla Model Y proves surprisingly fun in the Nurburgring

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With an 82 kWh battery pack and a combined power of 510hp, the all-electric crossover could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 155 mph. . The Model X Plaid, a significantly larger and heavier car than the Model Y Performance, also outdoes the crossover with its 0-60 mph time of 2.5

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany German Automaker’s High-performance Sedan Goes for €115,000; station wagon adds €1,600 (~$125,000 & $1,750); a Year Away from Stateside Arrival This article may contain affiliate links. Now, prices have been released for Germany. second 0-62 mph!) Let’s give them a look.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. There are currently some 850 CNG gas stations in Germany. Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle.

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

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Germany has taken a pioneering role in this with the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017. With the approval of the authorities, we have now achieved a breakthrough: We are the first manufacturer to put conditionally automated driving into series production in Germany.

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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In both cars, the power generated by the two drive units is channelled to the road via the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The synchronous motor with a specific power output of more than 5.0 liters/100 km [181 – 235 mpg US]; electric power consumption combined: 26.0 – 23.7 Maximum AC charging power is 7.4

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