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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The BMW certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (BRV 2009) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (ERV 2010) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0

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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. km/h (132 mph) faster than the previous record set by the Siemens eAircraft powered Extra 330 LE Aerobatic aircraft in 2017. km/h (132mph).

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Rolls-Royce completes ground-testing of technology set to power the world’s fastest all-electric plane: ACCEL

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The team has been developing the technology while adhering to the UK Government’s social distancing and other health guidelines; the systems will soon be integrated into Rolls-Royce’s ‘Spirit of Innovation’ plane. More than 6,000 cells are packaged in the battery for maximum safety, minimum weight and full thermal protection.

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Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane

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This range is specifically designed for building projects up to three stories tall and to comply with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439, which establishes standardized safety guidelines for climbing tower cranes. Most of the tower cranes you see used on construction job sites are electric , and powered by grid service electricity.

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Toyota to Sell Vehicle Audible System for Prius

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The device is designed to meet new Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines for hybrid and other near-silent vehicles. The onboard device automatically emits a synthesized sound of an electric motor when the Prius is operating as an electric vehicle at speeds up to approximately 25 km/h (15.5

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Study finds wide spread of times for resuming control from highly automated vehicle in non-critical scenarios; challenges for designers

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In the study, the authors observed 26 men and women (ages 20-52) engaged in simulated driving at 70 mph with and without a non-driving secondary (i.e., The authors note that their findings can guide policy makers in setting guidelines for how much lead time a driver will need before taking over from the automation.

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20 automakers commit to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles no later than 2022; faster than regulatory process

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NHTSA will hold a pair of public meetings this spring to gather input as it develops guidelines for the safe deployment of automated safety technology. NHTSA hosting public meetings on automated vehicles. The meetings, to be held in Washington, D.C.,

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