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NTSB calls for alcohol detection systems in all new vehicles

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??? An investigation into a California crash that killed nine—including seven children—has led the National Transportation Safety Board to call for alcohol detection systems to be included in all new vehicles, according to new recommendations released Tuesday. The SUV driver and all eight pickup truck occupants died.

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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell exceeds 94 mph in desert test

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Hyundai’s Tucson Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) established the land speed record for a production hydrogen-powered SUV at the Soggy Dry Lake Bed of the California desert, with a top speed of 94.6 mph (152.24 km), allowing it to meet the transportation needs of many families in the Southern California region.

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Mercedes Beats Tesla to Earn Level 3 AV Sales Approval in California

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That said, a few companies have begun testing autonomous vehicles in cities nationwide, especially in tech-forward California. The system is authorized for use during the day but at speeds lower than 40 mph, so highway driving is not yet available with the feature.& & [Image: Mercedes-Benz] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Hyundai NEXO fuel cell SUV earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award; first production fuel cell to be crash tested by IIHS in US

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The 2019 Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for vehicles built after June 2019. The NEXO, which is only available in California, is the first such hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that IIHS has tested.

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Fisker unveils the Ocean SUV to compete with Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E

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Fisker unveiled the Ocean all-electric SUV today at the LA Auto Show, detailing three new variants for different driving styles. Fisker’s all-electric SUV, the Ocean, was unveiled late last night in Manhattan Beach, California, just before it hit the stage at the LA Auto Show today. 0-60 MPH in 6.9 0-60 MPH in 3.9

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A Fisker SolarSky roof on the Fisker Ocean Extreme and Fisker Ocean One trims could supply an additional 2,000 miles of range per year, under ideal conditions, and 1,500 under typical sunny skies in regions such as California.

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GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs

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2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The single-motor, rear-drive model comes with 340 horsepower for 0-60 mph in six seconds, and 500 hp for dual-motor. Get started here.