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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. second quicker acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (SUV). More offerings will launch in the Mercedes me connect Store continuously in the months ahead.

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SAIC demonstrating autonomous electric shuttle at UC Davis; data collection on behavioral response

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Operating only in daylight at a maximum speed of 25 mph, the shuttle will take a 1.3-mile The project reflects the four pillars of our corporation’s strategy: electrification, connectivity, intelligence and new mobility services. —Maxwell Huang, president of SAIC USA and SAIC IC/VC.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). The B-Class Electric Drive will be launched first in the USA at the beginning of 2014, where it will be the first luxury battery-electric car from Mercedes-Benz in the market, and also the first instance of the popular B-class in the US market.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). To do so, it uses the electric drive’s full power and can attain a maximum speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).

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Continental calls for market-based adaptation of the legal framework to support autonomous driving

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However, the necessary adjustments to the traffic regulatory framework must not fail to take into account the connection with these market dynamics. By contrast, countries that have not yet ratified the Convention include England, Spain, the USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, and Singapore.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle can be fully charged in approximately three hours from a standard 110-volt electrical outlet, or in 90 minutes with a 220-volt connection. TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program.

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BMW Scooter C evolution New fully electric maxi scooter

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10.25” TFT colour screen with integrated map navigation for convenient route planning and extensive connectivity as standard. inch TFT colour screen with integrated map navigation and extensive connectivity as standard. Top speed 120 km/h (75 mph). Acceleration 0 – 50 km/h (31 mph) in 2.7 Maximum output 31 kW (42 hp).

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