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Mercedes-Benz S-Class INTELLIGENT DRIVE drives autonomously over 100km interurban and urban route with near-production technology

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The self-driving S-Class had to deal autonomously with a number of highly complex situations such as traffic lights, roundabouts, pedestrians, cyclists and trams. The successful drive was achieved with the aid of near-production-standard technology, very similar to that already found in the new E and S-Class. Click to enlarge.

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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The electric motor transmits power via a belt drive directly to the crankshaft of the combustion engine—an arrangement referred to as “P0 topology.” As a result, Continental has chosen to employ the water-cooled induction motor that can be connected directly to the engine’s cooling circuit.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV

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rear 0-60 mph: 5.0 Narrow LED tail lights, with a connecting light strip, take-up little space, revealing a modern design. SiriusXM/AM/FM radio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are accompanied by USB-C ports and Wi-Fi Connect that allows for 4G connectivity for up to five devices and to stream Apple Music and Amazon Music.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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The reduced slip on the lockup clutch gives a more direct connection to the accelerator pedal and therefore provides greater agility, the company says. Collision Prevention Assist is operational from a speed of approximately 12 mph (19 km/h). 20 mph (32 km/h). The new Highbeam Assist feature is a first in the Sprinter’s class.

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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After running computer simulations, it was apparent that a new engine design was needed to work with the Elio vehicle to achieve this goal and still maintain a top speed of more than 100 MPH with goal of 0-to-60 MPH in less than 10 seconds. This model is referred to as the Full Vehicle Model with Restraints and Crash Dummy.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 The screen also is home for embedded navigation and the fantastic, optional three-amplifier, 28-channel, 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference 3D sound system. The first thought is this references a 6.0-liter

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VW unveils fully autonomous, electric Microbus I.D. Buzz concept at Detroit; all-wheel drive, 270-mile range

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BUZZ shown in Detroit can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 5 seconds, with a governed top speed of 99 mph. inches—offers an very spacious interior for its class. BUZZ, on the other hand, is a phonetic word play on “bus” and refers to the silent “buzzing” of the drive system. inches long, 77.8 inches wide and 77.3

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