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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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At the 25 mph speed limit in the study, drivers traveled the length of nearly three football fields during this time. The new studies were conducted with participants driving the various cars at 25 mph or less around a 2.7-mile A head-mounted LED light flashed red every three to five seconds at the edge of a driver’s left eye.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

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Apollo Go unveiled as fast, dual-motor entry-level electric scooter you can still carry

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For those who don’t have $3,000 in their pocket for a flagship electric scooter that can leave cars in their dust at traffic lights, the Apollo Go is still quite appealing.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The use of lightweight, durable and crash-safe CFRP on this scale is unique in volume car production, BMW emphasized, underscoring its commitment to developing the material as an advanced, light-weight option for vehicles. (At 37 mph) and is able to respond to both moving and stationary vehicles ahead, as well as to pedestrians.

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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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Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2.

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