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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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AI systems provide detailed insights, indicating which vehicle components require maintenance or replacement. Similarly, Porsche’s AI-driven digital assistant, “Sounce,” employs deep learning algorithms to detect irregular noises during vehicle tests, streamlining quality assurance and minimizing manual intervention.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The EPA estimates the G80’s fuel economy to be 17 mpg city/26 highway/20 combined. For better economy, the 2.5L If fuel economy is a pacing item, then getting 32 mpg with the smaller displacement probably is worth foregoing the performance benefits of the larger engine. Maintenance – Thee years/36,000 miles.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard.

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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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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. One PHEV company, Efficient Drivetrains Inc., Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.).

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