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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. By contrast to the Audi AIcon design vision introduced in 2017 ( earlier post ), a vehicle with level-5 function that is always fully autonomous, the Audi AI:ME is also equipped with the traditional steering wheel and pedal controls.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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Toyota and the tire maker Sumitomo debuted weight-saving airless tires combined with in-wheel motors in a 2017 concept, noting then that it needed to make progress in cutting rolling resistance, which was still higher than inflated designs at the time. Michelin tweel Building on Tweel Uptis isn’t Michelin’s first or only airless technology.

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Rinspeed Oasis autonomous electric concept first to be built on ZF Intelligent Rolling Chassis

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At CES 2017 in Las Vegas next week, Rinspeed will unveil its Oasis autonomous electric concept vehicle. The aluminum electric motors at the rear axle are integrated with a single speed transmission that enables the Oasis to accelerate to 100 km/h in roughly nine seconds and, if needed, up to a speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Nissan unveils new LEAF; 150-mile range; high-power variant with larger battery in 2019

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Nissan revealed the Nissan LEAF electric vehicles in a global launch event in Yokohama, followed by its North American debut at a media event in Las Vegas. Maximum speed is 144 km/h (89 mph). In the US, the starting price was announced at $29,990—$690 below current 2017 LEAF starting MSRP.

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BMW Group launches high performance D3 platform: data-driven development for autonomous driving

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In autumn 2017 the first group of engineers moved into the new building, which celebrated its official opening in April 2018. And as part of the CES in 2014, the BMW Group gave a demonstration of highly automated driving at the limits of performance on the Las Vegas Speedway. autonomous—driving.

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