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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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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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

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Braking abruptly decreases fuel efficiency and dramatically increases wear-and-tear on your car’s brake pads. Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Finally, Automatic can help you locate your parked car. Rapid Acceleration. The Automatic device.

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NTT DOCOMO and AGC achieve 8Gbps 5G communications at 62 mph with on-glass antenna

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While moving at high speeds of approximately 100 km/h (62 mph), a maximum communication speed of 8 Gbps was achieved, and a maximum of 11 Gbps was achieved at a speed of approximately 30 km/h (18.6 mph), confirming that high-speed in-vehicle communications in the 28 GHz band can be achieved by utilizing On-Glass Antennas.

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Groupe Renault and Sanef to cooperate in connecting autonomous cars to road infrastructure (V2X)

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The companies are working together using the connectivity from car to car and to infrastructure (V2X) developed in the framework of the European SCOOP project. mph), while the sensors maintain the car in the center of the lane. The experimentation in Normandy will continue until mid-2018.

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Volvo Cars brings Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert to the US

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Volvo Cars is partnering with Waycare Technologies to enable data from Volvo’s Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert to be shared anonymously with transportation municipalities and the popular Waze navigation app. Connected safety data-sharing between Volvo cars is available throughout the US.

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Porsche takes 10% stake in the electric technology and sports car company Rimac; development partnership

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Porsche AG has taken a 10% stake in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili. Rimac develops and produces electric vehicle components and manufactures electric super sports cars. As part of its electrification efforts, Porsche is seeking a development partnership with the young company. — Mate Rimac.

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