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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 Mazda 6’s Connect system rated very highly distracting (4.6). The new studies were conducted with participants driving the various cars at 25 mph or less around a 2.7-mile —David Strayer. Methodology.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. The automatic transmission is operated by a pistol-grip shifter sending all that power to the rear wheels.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. The Maserati Levante Trofeo is unique, even in Southern California, where every luxury car sold runs free on the highways and can be found in the most exclusive neighborhoods. Five-Seat Speedster. Dynamic Presence. A smooth design.

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Gotrax GXL V2 Review: A budget-friendly beginner e-scooter

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The GXL V2 is fun for neighborhood trips, provides 12 miles per charge, and performs best on flat pavement. mph makes it ideal for new and younger riders. mph (~25 km/h) max speed on flat terrain. Inclines will bring that down to 11-13 mph (17—20 km/h). Do you have hardly any hills in your neighborhood?

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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New BMW owners will be offered a growing list of music, gaming and news accessed through Bluetooth-enabled wireless gaming controllers that are connected to the infotainment system. The RS touts 1,000+ hp with 0-60 mph under two seconds and a top speed of 200 mph.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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One of the keys to TOD is to desegregate commercial and residential land use so people live near where they work and even if they have to commute to work the distributed nature housing and commercial avoids the overcrowding in one direction you experience with dedicated residential neighborhoods. The city will have two transit levels.

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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 This includes BMW Connected Drive and the 360° ELECTRIC services, some of which are options. kilograms (3.3

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