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Daimler demonstrates autonomous truck platooning; Highway Pilot Connect delivers ~7% lower fuel consumption

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Daimler Trucks demonstrated the new Highway Pilot Connect system for autonomous truck platooning on the A52 autobahn near Düsseldorf. Three WiFi-connected, autonomously driving trucks operated on the autobahn with authorization for public traffic in a platoon formation. l/100 km (356 mpg) per tonne, or CO 2 emissions of 13.3

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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid sales start in Europe; 157 mpg US

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Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe—including 105 in Germany—are selling the A3 e-tron. The A3 Sportback e-tron’s fuel consumption in accordance with the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles is 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (157 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per kilometer (56.3

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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Benz unveiled the latest generation of its successful Sprinter model at an event held at a logistics center in the Duisburg, Germany docks. So we are unlocking a new dimension in terms of efficiency, flexibility, connectivity and profitability for our customers. An LTE-capable module creates the necessary internet connection.

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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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The CLA Shooting Brake (length/width/height: 4630/1777/1435 mm) will initially be available with a choice of two diesel and three gasoline engines—all equipped as standard with the ECO start/stop function and Euro 6-compliant—as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. l/100 km (60 mpg US), with emissions of 101 g CO 2 /km.

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New Audi A3 sedan offers 48V MHEV, diesel powertrains

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 114 – 108 (183.5 – 173.8 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 113 – 107 (181.9 – 172.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 101 – 96 (162.5 – 154.5 The latter connects the device to the car antenna and can charge it inductively. The DAB+ digital radio comes as standard.

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid goes on sale; 84 mpg US

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Mercedes-Benz has begun taking orders for the new S 500 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ), with prices (in Germany, including 19% VAT) from €108,944.50 (US$146,000); the sedan will begin arriving at dealerships in September. liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. S 500 Plug-In Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 Audi is updating the A5 sedan.

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