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

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2017

Groupe Renault and Sanef, a world-leading motorway operator, belonging to Abertis group, will cooperate to further develop communications between autonomous vehicles and road infrastructure, and testing on toll barrier crossings and work zone approaches. —Edouard Fischer, chief technology officer at Sanef Group.

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US Armor Group unveils armored Lucid Air Sapphire with pepper spray and electric-shock door handles

Baua Electric

AUGUST 27, 2024

If you thought Lucid Motors’ 1,234 tri-motor Air Sapphire was elite, threat mitigation specialist US Armor Group has taken the luxury sedan to an entirely new echelon. In the summer of 2022, Lucid announced a new tri-motor variant of the Air called Sapphire, which can accelerate 0-60 mph in 1.98 of weight).

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MPH Electrical Electric Gas-Electric

History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A Small, Slow EV That Has Found an Expanding Niche You don’t need a high-speed sports car or heavy-duty truck when driving around your neighborhood. Local electric transportation What’s the GEM Car? While they look like golf carts, GEM’s electric cars stand out among small vehicles. What’s the GEM Car’s Future?

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Volvo Car Group introducing autonomous steering, other new safety and driver assistance technologies on XC90 next year

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2013

Volvo Car Group will introduce a number of safety and driver assistance technologies in the all-new Volvo XC90 at the end of 2014, including the use of autonomous steering functions to avoid accidents and make driving more comfortable, according to Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor Volvo Car Group.

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Armored Lucid Air Sapphire goes bulletproof for $475K

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Armor Group has made the electric luxury sedan bullet-resistant. Armor Group U.S. Armor Group can also add countermeasures like electric-shock door handles, pepper spray dispensers, concealed gun ports, and mechanisms for detecting and protecting from poison gas. Armor Group if any issues with the communication system arise.

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Audi presents Coupé variant of Q4 e-tron as a concept car

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2020

The two concept cars, which are already offering a clear look ahead at the top-of-the-range engine line-up of the coming series production model, also have the same drive technology. There is no mechanical connection between the axles. The dimensions of the two Q4 models are almost identical: With an exterior length of 4.60

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Audi Concept Cars SUV

Renault introduces electric robo-vehicle and ride-hailing concept EZ-GO

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Renault believes vehicle-service integration combined with connection to city infrastructure—leveraging sensors, data analytics, connected services, multimodal systems and more—will be a key characteristic of successful mobility solutions and smart cities of the future. Earlier post.).

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The new Momentum Cito E+ dares you to leave the car at home [Video]

Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

All the cool suburbanites are already taking their kids to school, loading up at the farmers’ market, and making deliveries on clever and capable cargo e-bikes, but the new Momentum Cito E+ from Giant raises the cargo bike bar even higher — and makes leaving the car at home easier than ever. 2024 Giant Group dealership map; via ScrapeHero.

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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

New cars have all sorts of driver monitoring tech on board that can tell when a person is paying attention or has their hands on the wheel, but the National Transportation Safety Board feels there’s a need for more. The crash was caused by a driver traveling 103 mph in a 2018 Dodge Challenger.

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BMW previews future driver assistance and connected vehicle developments at CES, including more automated driving

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2014

BMW selected the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas as a venue at which to preview future developments and new applications of connected vehicle technology for series-produced vehicles. The car continues along the predetermined target line, but does not attempt to maintain a preset speed under all circumstances.

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DS brand accelerating development of electric cars

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2017

Peugeot’s premium brand DS is accelerating the development of electrified cars. This became very clear to the DS Performance teams from the outset of their Formula E involvement and this invaluable data has advanced the know-how of the DS engineering team working on the road car’s gasoline-electric hybrid project.

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 Plug-in hybrid system.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug

ZPM launches crowd-sourced funding campaign to build compressed-air cars in US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2014

Zero Pollution Motors (ZPM), the US licensee for Luxembourg-based MDI, the developer of the AirPod compressed-air car ( earlier post , earlier post ), has launched an indiegogo campaign to crowd-source $300,000 to fund US-based production of the AirPod. The AirPod, equipped with a 4.5 The AirPod, equipped with a 4.5

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

During his concluding remarks at the Group Night event, Volkswagen Group Chairman Prof. Winterkorn also announced that Group companies would introduce 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020—from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8. “ lb-ft) of torque temporarily while boosting.

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Concept Audi Plug-in Porsche

Faraday Future confirms $2B in first round funding; Evergrande Health strategic investor

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2018

This marks a major milestone for FF to achieve its vision of delivering a clean, intelligent, connected and shared global mobility ecosystem. FF 91 is a full-size luxury crossover EV with estimated 0-60 mph acceleration of 2.39 Yueting (YT) Jia, founder of FF, will also officially be taking the role of FF Global CEO.

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French electric autonomous vehicle maker NAVYA to build 1st US assembly plant in Michigan; partnership with U Michigan

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2017

In December 2016, the ARMA was introduced to North America at Mcity’s one-of-a-kind proving ground for connected and automated vehicles. The NAVYA ARMA shuttle can reach speeds of 28 mph. However, taking into account the nature of the sites it often serves, this is often limited to 15 mph.

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New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2019

The top speed of both models is 235 km/h (146 mph). After switching to the MAX eDRIVE mode, the BMW 530e Sedan and the BMW 530e xDrive Sedan can travel at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph) with zero local emissions. The interior can be pre-conditioned remotely via BMW Connected using a smartphone.

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BMW Range PHEV Plug-in

BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered

Market launch of BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2019

The top speed when driving on electric power alone is increased from 120 to 135 km/h (84 mph). Its top speed is 235 km/h (146 mph). In addition to a comprehensive selection of features in the area of intelligent connectivity, new digital services are also offered that are geared specifically towards electromobility.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid

BMW to show 360-degree collision avoidance and fully-automated remote parking in multi-story garages at CES

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2014

If the driver uses the Smartwatch to activate the fully-automated Remote Valet Parking Assistant, the system will steer the vehicle independently through the levels, while the driver has already got out of the car. Research i3 parking itself. Click to enlarge. Research i3 and Remote Valet parking. Ongoing work on autonomous driving.

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BMW unveils third i concept model: i8 Concept Spyder plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. The LifeDrive architecture also has been adapted to the sports car character of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Connectivity.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid

BMW rolls out new strategy, focusing on further advances in e-mobility and automated driving; Project i 2.0

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The BMW Group sees digitalization as an opportunity to make mobile life simpler, safer and more convenient, thereby capturing new customer groups. In addition, the award-winning plug-in hybrid sports car BMW i8 will be added to by an open-top BMW i8 roadster. Earlier post.) With project i 2.0,

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DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

DS Automobiles, the recent brand addition to the PSA Group, will introduce the DS 7 CROSSBACK SUV at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. It is also compatible with the autonomous driving functions on DS 7 CROSSBACK: DS PARK ASSIST and DS CONNECTED PILOT. The DS project team paid particular attention to how this car would be assembled.

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Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2014

Ford has sold more than 140,000 Focus ST models in 40 countries worldwide since the car was first launched in 2002. efficient and lowest CO 2 Ford performance car yet: the 185 PS (182 hp, 136 kW) 2.0?liter liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 In 6t h gear, acceleration from 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes just 9.7

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Diesel Ford MPH Engine

Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

We are thus opening ourselves up to new target groups who can experience Mercedes-AMG as the Performance Luxury brand of the 21 st century. This is made possible by the mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive through the cardan shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.).

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). To do so, it uses the electric drive’s full power and can attain a maximum speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

EV Info

AUGUST 14, 2023

In a TESLA like presentation Fisker showcased the next 3 cars in the growing Fisker range Henrik Fisker believes the electric vehicle is the most fundamental shift in personal transport since the transition from the horse to the gasoline engine. PEAR The smallest of the group is Fisker’s most affordable planned EV.

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Ridar Systems partners with HERE Technologies to detect bicycles and motorcycles more accurately

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2021

When traveling in groups, Ridar Systems will notify the driver when there are more than one bicycle or motorcycle traveling together. Ridar: Automatically launches in background once the vehicle exceeds 10 mph. It warns drivers of potential or imminent collisions keeping riders safe by eliminating blind spots and unnoticed riders.

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BMW to premiere new i3 and i3s EVs at IAA

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2017

The BMW i3 and the more powerful BMW i3s draw their energy from the lithium-ion high-voltage battery developed by the BMW Group with a cell capacity of 94-ampere hours (Ah). The new BMW i3 accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 7.2 seconds with an electronic top speed of 93 mph. seconds, with a top speed of 100 mph.

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BMW Connected Connect Gasoline-Electric

BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With its completely newly developed design, the electric BMW iX is the first representative of a generation of cars intended to redefine the driving experience, the feeling of space inside and the relationship between vehicles and those on board. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Essentially, the hybrid module comprises a 115 kW electric motor and a decoupler that serves as the connection with the combustion engine. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Audi unveils MEB-based Q4 e-tron concept EV; production version in 2020

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The Q4 e-tron concept is based on the modular electrification platform (MEB) that will be integrated in numerous electric vehicles produced by the Volkswagen Group in the future, from the compact class to the superior medium-size class. There is no mechanical connection between the axles. meters long, 1.90 meters wide, 1.61

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Audi Concept 2020 Production

Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The Volkswagen Group is embracing micromobility as part of its electric mobility strategy. With mobile solutions such as Streetmate and Cityskater, visitors and residents in cities around the world will soon be able to leave their cars at home, opting instead for smaller zero-emission vehicles to get around. The Streetmate puts out 2.7

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Lithium Ion Electric Electrical Miles

BMW to present Concept X5 eDrive all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid at Frankfurt show

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

The Concept X5 eDrive delivers the handling of a BMW, with an all-electric maximum speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph), maximum electric range of 30 kilometers (19 miles), and average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 3.8 The BMW Concept X5 eDrive can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 7.0 Earlier post.)

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BMW Plug-in Concept Plug

Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. Krebs stressed that the Volkswagen Group aims to become a leader in e-mobility by 2018. The A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid.

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Audi Plug-in America Plug

New Audi Matrix LED headlights

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Audi Matrix LED technology splits up the LED high-beam headlights into numerous individual, small diodes working in conjunction with lenses or reflectors connected in series. In the new Audi A8, each headlight comprises 25 high-beam light-emitting diodes, arranged in groups of five per reflector.

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Audi Light MPH Supplies

Audi staging 550-mile piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas for CES in Audi A7 Sportback concept

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2015

Audi is staging a 550-mile (885 km) piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, Nevada for CES this week using the Audi A7 Sportback piloted driving concept car. The concept relieves the driver of driving duties from 0 to 70 mph (113 km/h). The car can initiate lane changes and passing maneuvers. Earlier post.)

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Las Vegas Audi Concept Miles

Euro NCAP releases first results of testing with autonomous emergency braking systems

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) released the first results of rear-end crash avoidance systems tested against the upcoming 2014 rating protocol. Cars tend to travel at closer distance in slow traffic which minimizes the driver’s ability to avoid a crash at the last minute. Source: NCAP. Click to enlarge.

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Renault unveils Next Two autonomous electric vehicle prototype for 2020

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The Next Two prototype—based on a Renault ZOE—focuses on two areas: the delegation of driving functions under certain conditions and connectivity. Using sensor technologies, Next Two enables the delegation of driving functions from the driver to the car in congested traffic up to km/h (18.6 mph) on main roads.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph). TGI is a new engine specification for the small car class in the Volkswagen Group.

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Gas Engine Motoring Motors

Volkswagen XL1-based XL Sport concept powered by Ducati V2 joins Passat GTE plug-in hybrid on Paris stage

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2014

On the evening before the Paris Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group presented not only the production-bound Passat GTE plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), but also staged the world premiere of the XL Sport—a highly efficient sports car concept based on Volkswagen’s XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge.

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Opel KARL to debut at Geneva show; 1.0L Ecotec

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2015

KARL is Opel’s attractive entry-level model while it also completes the small car trio next to the ADAM family and new Corsa. It is the ideal car for price-conscious customers who want to combine everyday suitability with comfort, high economy and modern technologies. —Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

When it comes to top speed, the customer can choose between two options: A maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) fulfills all requirements in city traffic and urban areas, while conserving energy and increasing range. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Mercedes All-Electric 2019 Commercial

BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 130 mph/210 km/h or 155 mph/250 km/h. liters, or 41.3 - 39.2

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BMW Fuel MPH Power

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

US Armor Group unveils armored Lucid Air Sapphire with pepper spray and electric-shock door handles

History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

Volvo Car Group introducing autonomous steering, other new safety and driver assistance technologies on XC90 next year

Armored Lucid Air Sapphire goes bulletproof for $475K

Audi presents Coupé variant of Q4 e-tron as a concept car

Renault introduces electric robo-vehicle and ride-hailing concept EZ-GO

The new Momentum Cito E+ dares you to leave the car at home [Video]

The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

BMW previews future driver assistance and connected vehicle developments at CES, including more automated driving

DS brand accelerating development of electric cars

BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

ZPM launches crowd-sourced funding campaign to build compressed-air cars in US

Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

Faraday Future confirms $2B in first round funding; Evergrande Health strategic investor

French electric autonomous vehicle maker NAVYA to build 1st US assembly plant in Michigan; partnership with U Michigan

New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

Market launch of BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid

BMW to show 360-degree collision avoidance and fully-automated remote parking in multi-story garages at CES

BMW unveils third i concept model: i8 Concept Spyder plug-in hybrid

BMW rolls out new strategy, focusing on further advances in e-mobility and automated driving; Project i 2.0

DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

Ridar Systems partners with HERE Technologies to detect bicycles and motorcycles more accurately

BMW to premiere new i3 and i3s EVs at IAA

BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Audi unveils MEB-based Q4 e-tron concept EV; production version in 2020

Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

BMW to present Concept X5 eDrive all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid at Frankfurt show

Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

New Audi Matrix LED headlights

Audi staging 550-mile piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas for CES in Audi A7 Sportback concept

Euro NCAP releases first results of testing with autonomous emergency braking systems

Renault unveils Next Two autonomous electric vehicle prototype for 2020

Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

Volkswagen XL1-based XL Sport concept powered by Ducati V2 joins Passat GTE plug-in hybrid on Paris stage

Opel KARL to debut at Geneva show; 1.0L Ecotec

Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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