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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

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The NTSB asked 17 automakers to add anti-speeding tech to new vehicles going forward, following an extremely deadly crash in Las Vegas last year that left nine people dead. The crash was caused by a driver traveling 103 mph in a 2018 Dodge Challenger. Image: Railway FX via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area.

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Renault introduces electric robo-vehicle and ride-hailing concept EZ-GO

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Renault introduced EZ-GO, an electric, autonomous, shared robo-vehicle concept—both a vehicle and a service—that allows people to hail a ride either from a fixed or mobile location. The robo-vehicle’s height does not interfere with pedestrians’ view of the city. Earlier post.).

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Groupe Renault and Sanef to cooperate in connecting autonomous cars to road infrastructure (V2X)

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Groupe Renault and Sanef, a world-leading motorway operator, belonging to Abertis group, will cooperate to further develop communications between autonomous vehicles and road infrastructure, and testing on toll barrier crossings and work zone approaches. We are convinced that autonomous vehicles need premium infrastructures to be developed.

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters. SF Motors will begin vehicle production this year at its Industry 4.0

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Audi unveils Q8 plug-in hybrid concept full-size SUV; production version in 2018

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The concept full-size SUV is the basis for a production model that Audi will launch on the market in 2018; whether or not the first production version will be a plug-in hybrid has yet to be determined. Route data from the navigation system and Audi connect Car-to-X services are also considered. lb-ft) of torque. liters of fuel (102.3

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