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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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Benz unveiled the latest generation of its successful Sprinter model at an event held at a logistics center in the Duisburg, Germany docks. So we are unlocking a new dimension in terms of efficiency, flexibility, connectivity and profitability for our customers. An LTE-capable module creates the necessary internet connection.

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Ko-HAF project on highly automated driving at higher speeds launched in Germany

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A consortium of 16 automobile manufacturers, automotive suppliers and public partners has launched the Ko-HAF (Kooperatives hochautomatisiertes Fahren, Cooperative Highly Automated Driving) project in Germany. Ko-HAF, which is targeting highly automated driving at higher speeds, has a total budget of €36.3

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

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1) E-Mobility World (15th March 2023, Friedrichshafen, Germany) The event will last 3 days. The dynamic concept showcases electric vehicles. 2) The Battery Show (23-25 May, Stuttgart, Germany) The event will take place over two days. 2) The Battery Show (23-25 May, Stuttgart, Germany) The event will take place over two days.

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New “2-in-1” EV unit integrates traction motor and A/C compressor for increased range in hot climates

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Design concept of the integrated A/C compressor-traction motor unit. The integrated compressor with drive motor, however, uses the recuperated energy immediately through the clutch connecting it to the traction motor. Michael Schier, DLR’s Institute of Vehicle Concepts.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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To ensure maximum safety in a crash scenario, the high-voltage battery is disconnected from the high-voltage system and the connected components discharged when the passenger restraint systems are triggered. This includes BMW Connected Drive and the 360° ELECTRIC services, some of which are options. kilograms (3.3

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New Audi A8 debuting Level 3 autonomous AI traffic jam pilot; parking and remote garage pilots; zFAS controller

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Audi will be the first automobile manufacturer to bundle these in a central domain architecture. Right from the outset, full attention was paid to this, and especially to the safety concept. Its modular concept makes the zFAS flexibly scalable and thus future-proof. Artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $29,125—$6,075 less than electric vehicles produced by other mainstream automobile manufacturers—for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and available state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding). Background. i-MiEV, Japan-spec.

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