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NTSB investigation of Model 3 fatal crash in March finds Autopilot was active

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The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the fatal March 2019 crash of a Tesla Model 3 with a semi-trailer in Delray Beach, Fla., Preliminary vehicle data show that the Tesla was traveling about 68 mph when it struck the semitrailer.

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

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The RunWise Advanced Series Drive system features two-speed hydrostatic drive (low speed 0-25 mph and high speed 26-45 mph) for urban driving, combined with mechanical direct drive for efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph).

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot assistance system, which enables it to drive completely autonomously at speeds of up to 85 km/h (53 mph). The radar sensor is the basis for the Proximity Control Assist and Emergency Braking Assist already available today. Autonomous driving scenarios.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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For highway driving along with the super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph) it was enjoyable and never fatiguing. It’s not the fastest EV on the market today, but it’s no slouch. The top speed of 117 mph for the AWD version is close to the performance BMW i4 M50 we recently tested. A Cutting Edge Fully Featured Cockpit.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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If PHEVs became the major form of transportation, the use of fossil fuels would be cut dramatically. Since the energy density of liquid fuels is unchallenged by any other form of energy carrier we have today, we will have to continue to use liquid fuel to support our society as we know it. Engineering Advantages of the PHEV.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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