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Mercedes-Benz first automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 automated driving system for US market; Nevada first state

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Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with state regulations. Tesla’s FSD is still considered SAE Level 2.)

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Nuro introduces Gen 3 autonomous delivery vehicle; partnering with BYD on manufacturing

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The new model has a top operating speed of 45 mph, allowing the vehicle to reach more customers and serve more businesses on a wider variety of roads. In August 2021, Nuro announced plans to build a manufacturing facility and test track in southern Nevada.

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Mercedes-Benz Level 3 DRIVE PILOT receives California certification

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The state of Nevada already confirmed the compliance of the system with state regulations in January 2023, and Mercedes‑Benz has the ambition to further expand availability of this system to additional markets in the future. Once conditions are suitable, the system indicates availability on the control buttons.

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Tesla plans to manufacture 5 electric trucks per week

Electric Vehicles India

Tesla is planning to build a new Tesla Semi truck production line at a new building near its Gigafactory Nevada plant. Tesla is manufacturing its vehicles in the industrial park where its Nevada Gigafactory is located. It can accelerate 0-60 mph in just 20seconds with 80k lbs. It provides instant traction control.

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

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DRIVE PILOT enables customers to hand the driving task over to the system under certain conditions in heavy traffic or congestion situations on suitable motorway sections in Germany up to a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). After activating DRIVE PILOT, the system controls the speed and distance, and guides the vehicle within its lane.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

Baua Electric

Rivian sweetens EV lease deals on R1T and R1S models Rivian doesn’t just build EVs. It can even has sports car performance with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as little as 3 seconds. Rivian is offering attractive EV lease deals on the R1T and R1S, starting as low as $559 per month.

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Best speakers ever

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When Straubel—also known for his 1984 Porsche 944 EV conversion—left Tesla, he founded Redwood Materials , a leading lithium battery recycling company in Carson City, Nevada. He has a lot of credits to his name, including recommending the double-paned windows on New York’s Empire State Building. After that, the word spread fast.”

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