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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

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New cars have all sorts of driver monitoring tech on board that can tell when a person is paying attention or has their hands on the wheel, but the National Transportation Safety Board feels there’s a need for more. The crash was caused by a driver traveling 103 mph in a 2018 Dodge Challenger.

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Horwin makes US electric motorbike debut – but at a price

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Horwin’s flashy flagship electric motorbike, the SENMENTI 0 production model, has just made its US debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 74 kW (100 hp) electric motor is powerful enough to offer a 0-60 mph time of just 2.8

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Did VinFast just rip off one of the most recognizable electric bikes in existence?

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As VinFast expands its presence in the US, the Vietnamese automaker recently showed off its new DrgnFly electric bike at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Sure, it’s got a 750W motor and does 28 mph (45 km/h), but so do a hundred other e-bike models in the US alone, let alone around the world.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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in Las Vegas. The EV It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 A Personalization Sonic concept puts a larger emphasis on personalization. All the SEMA concepts feature accessories designed to allow personalization while maintaining refinement and ride characteristics. Earlier post.) Cruze Diesel concept.

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Audi unveils AI:ME self-driving EV concept at Shanghai

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mph) and will often have to remain mobile for hours at a time without charging. Audi AI systems are capable of learning and thinking, while also being proactive and personal. Audi demonstrated the possibilities that await us in the future with the Holoride system at the CES 2019 in Las Vegas.

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Local Motors debuts first self-driving vehicle using IBM Watson Internet of Things for Automotive

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The vehicle, dubbed “Olli,” will be used on public roads locally in Washington DC, and late in 2016 in Miami-Dade County, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. Passengers can also ask for recommendations on local destinations such as popular restaurants or historical sites based on analysis of personal preferences. Rogers, Jr.

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

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It’s a chilling thought, but it is one that seemed to be casually supported by Ford CEO Jim Farley, who shared Consumer Reports ‘ Autopilot defeat device walkthrough on his personal Twitter page. . Years of inaccurate reports tend to do that to a person. Tesla owner apologizes for staging “brake failure” incident in China.

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