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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. second quicker acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (SUV). More offerings will launch in the Mercedes me connect Store continuously in the months ahead.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, its top speed is electrically limited to 230 km/h (143 mph). kWh/100 km) is also available. seconds, its top speed is 193 km/h (120 mph). The BMW i5 eDrive40 (combined power consumption according to WLTP: 18.9 - 15.9

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Ford’s interface—coupled with Automatic’s connected services platform—enables us to bring customized one-touch applications to Ford drivers that go beyond the capabilities of either technology on its own.

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Porsche updates first Porsche Taycan models with free software update

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Porsche is making the software update available free of charge on a worldwide basis. The update includes improvements to driving dynamics, new intelligent charging functions, additional functions for the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system and additional Porsche Connect features. seconds faster than before.

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Delphi introducing new plug-and-play cloud-based connectivity service for drivers; key fob functions and alerts

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Delphi is releasing a new cloud-based automotive connectivity service for consumers. At the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the company will be demonstrating Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi, a device that provides a car-to-cloud/cloud-to-car connectivity service. High speed (over 75 mph for 5 seconds).

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. Electric – This electric only mode can be used at speeds up to 84 mph. Torque is now 443 ft-lb (600 N·m), an increase of 111 ft-lbs.

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2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans priced in US starting at $44,550 and $46,550

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Available in SPORT mode, XtraBoost offers an immediate 40 hp power increase for up to 10 seconds. The BMW 330e Sedan’s electrified drivetrain allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 Both models feature an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph when equipped with all-season tires. seconds (5.7

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