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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 Civilian security vehicles are divided into the resistance classes VR1 to VR10. The new BMW i7 xDrive60 Protection.

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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class to offer upgraded PHEV, new 48V mild hybrid models; advances in autonomy

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Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. Several new engines are planned for the new S-Class: in-line six cylinder diesel and gasoline engines as well as a new V-8 biturbo gasoline engine. The market launch of the new S-Class starts in the European markets in July.

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

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Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.). 13,500 rpm.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new E-Class; new engines, PHEV, driver assistance systems; DRIVE PILOT

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Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. Mercedes-Benz E-Class, E 220 d. All engines for the new E-Class are equipped with the ECO start/stop function. All-electric driving is supported to a top speed of up to 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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1, delivers 200 hp at 3500 rpm and torque of 440 N·m at 2500 rpm making it one of the best performing four-cylinder turbodiesels in class. MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 The Cherokee 2.2

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Opel Astra with 1.6 CDTI diesel drops fuel consumption as low as 64 mpg US

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CDTI is the quietest diesel in its class. The engine is best-in-class in noise and vibration generation due to its optimized component design; an especially efficient combustion process with multiple injection; and additional acoustic measures. CDTI is the quietest diesel in its class, and calls it the “whisper diesel”.

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SpaceX launches and lands another Falcon 9 booster 12 times

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or ~5000 mph). Eventually, the Falcon 9 first stage began falling back to Earth and ignited three of its Merlin 1D engines for a reentry burn design to both slow the vehicle down and partially protect it with its own exhaust to limit heating. kilometers per second (Mach 6.4 B1060 after a less than gentle landing.

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