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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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Mercedes-Benz’ DRIVE PILOT system for conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3) can be ordered in Germany from 17 May as an optional extra for the S-Class for €5,000 and for the EQS for €7,430 (Driver Assistance Package Plus: €2,430 and DRIVE PILOT: €5,000) excl. optical, ultrasonic, radio waves), thereby enabling safe transfer.

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Made-in-Germany Tesla Model Y proves surprisingly fun in the Nurburgring

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With an 82 kWh battery pack and a combined power of 510hp, the all-electric crossover could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 155 mph. . The Model X Plaid, a significantly larger and heavier car than the Model Y Performance, also outdoes the crossover with its 0-60 mph time of 2.5

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Porsche introduces entry-level electric Taycan 4S; two battery sizes

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The new model is available with two battery sizes: the Performance battery (79.2 kWh) models with up to 390 kW (530 PS) or the Performance battery Plus (93.4 The Taycan 4S with Performance battery consumers 24.6 kWh/100 km combined; the Performance battery Plus model consumer 25.6 kWh) with up to 420 kW (571 PS).

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Valence Technology Lithium phosphate batteries pass 1st phase of Ford test program in Germany

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a US-based manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions, said its lithium phosphate batteries earned favorable first phase reviews during a large electric vehicle assessment program being conducted by Ford-Werke GmbH in Cologne, Germany. Valence Technology, Inc.,

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Johnson Controls modifies automotive PHEV Li-ion batteries for marine application; Torqeedo Deep Blue

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is slated to begin production this spring of Li-ion battery packs for Germany-based electric outboard motor manufacturer Torqeedo to power its electric boat motor, Deep Blue. The 13 kWh battery pack has a nominal voltage of 345V, and weighs 328 lbs (149 kg). mph); 2 hours of running time at half speed (12.4

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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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The 48V mild-hybrid system features a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter (BAS) that supplies the 48 V main electrical system of the SUV coupe with electricity. When decelerating, the BAS enables up to 12 kW of energy to be recovered and feeds this into the battery. The plateau is available between 1,750 and 3,250 rpm.

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VW Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake available with plug-in hybrid drive

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Prices in Germany start from €51,064.37 (US$60,800) for the Arteon eHybrid with a hatchback and from €51,927.06 (US$61,900) for the Arteon Shooting Brake eHybrid. When using the electric motor, the two new Arteon models can drive at speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph). seconds and reach a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph).

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