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ANA and Joby to establish eVTOL ridesharing service in Japan; Toyota joining for ground integration

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With a maximum range of 150 miles (241 kilometers), a top speed of 200 mph (321 km/h) and a low noise profile to allow it to access built-up areas, Joby’s piloted aircraft is designed to make convenient, emissions-free air travel an everyday reality. Earlier post.)

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Tesla Vision’s maximum speed for Autosteer raised to 85mph

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Tesla Vision’s maximum speed for Autosteer was raised to 85 mph. In January 2022, Autosteer’s maximum speed was limited to 80 mph. During the All In Summit tech conference in Miami, Musk noted that Tesla plans to expand its Full Self-Driving pool. On May 15, Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla would increase the speed of Autopilot.

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Tropos Motors triples range of electric LSVs with new Li-ion-powered ABLE XR; 26 kWh pack

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With the largest capacity battery pack of LSVs on the market, the ABLE XR can travel up to 45+ mph (72+ km/h), and up to 160 miles (at 25 mph), as well as tow a max of 2000 pounds on public roads, or 3000 pounds on closed campuses. The Tropos ABLE XR is slated for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

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BMW pricing new 530e plug-in hybrid starting at $51,400

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During its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, BMW announced that the new BMW 530e plug-in hybrid iPerformance ( earlier post ) will be available starting at $51,400; the all-wheel drive BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan will start at $53,700, plus $995 Destination and Handling.

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Vitesco launches EMR3 e-axle for Dongfeng

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tons, it offers a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph) and gives the driver a range of around 400 kilometers (249 miles) calculated on the base of the NEDC. The axle drive, supplied to Dongfeng Passenger Car Corporation, integrates a powerful electric motor and a highly optimized power electronics in a compact and lightweight unit.

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8

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