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Audi showcasing R8 e-tron piloted driving EV at CES Asia; piloted driving Audi A7 Sportback

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At CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving technology study version of its new R8 e-tron battery-electric sports car, introduced earlier this year at the Geneva show. The brand’s appearance at CES Asia represents the initial results of the company’s collaboration in China. mph) or 250 km/h (155.3

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Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept turns in best performance so far at Sonoma Raceway

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Whether braking, steering or accelerating, the piloted car controls all driving functions fully autonomously. At the start of 2015, “Jack”—an Audi A7 piloted driving concept with many near-production solutions—drove on public highways from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Earlier post.)

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Alstom invests €14M in electric autonomous shuttle company EasyMile

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Rail transport giant Alstom is investing €14 million (US$15 million), and thus taking a minority stake, in EasyMile, a start-up developing the EZ10 electric driverless shuttle. EasyMile electrical shuttles operate from a transport hub to a final destination within a precinct or confined area.

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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Volkswagen has given its Touareg SUV a sharper look and enhanced it technically in all areas. In terms of technical enhancements, particular focus has been placed on the V6 TDI engines, as in Europe more than 90% of all Touareg sales are of models with one of the two V6 TDI engine capacities on offer.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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In Asia the launch will also be this year. In terms of the brand, the Passat GTE is a basic building block in Volkswagen’s electric motoring strategy. The Volkswagen brand contributes the Golf and Passat GTE plug-ins, the low-volume XL1, and the battery-electric e-up! Electrical consumption (combined), kWh/100 km.

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ZF TRW to supply next-gen S-Cam4 systems to European automaker in 2018; ADAS and automated driving; sensor fusion

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The camera is launching on a number of compact C and D segment sedan and crossover vehicles in Europe, North America and Asia through the end of 2015. The Highway Driving Assist feature which can enable automatic steering, braking and acceleration for highway speeds from 40 km/h (25 mph). —Peter Lake.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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Volkswagen marked its serious entry into the battery-electric vehicle market with the introduction in Frankfurt of its first two series production EVs: the e-up! Martin Winterkorn said that the group has set its sights on global market leadership in electric mobility. “ seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). in Frankfurt.