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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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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The turbocharger, electric motor and power electronics are connected to the combustion engine's cooling circuit to create an optimal temperature environment at all times. mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 214-201 g/km. The turbocharger works at speeds of up to 170,000 rpm, which enables a very high airflow rate. l/100 km (25-26.4

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12 natural gas Ford Transit Taxis to enter service in Chicago

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Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. Since introduced as a production vehicle last year, Transit Connect Taxi is gaining interest from taxi operators around the country. The Ford dealership, Packey Webb Ford, of Downers Grove, Ill.,

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Hyundai boosts range in refreshed IONIQ EV to ~170 miles

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IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. The assistance system constantly monitors the environment around the car alerting drivers to potential hazards while on the road. kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity. kWh battery pack.

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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 161 – 151 (259.1 – 243.0 mpg); combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 150 – 142 (241.4 – 228.5 It calculates continuously a detailed model of the environment from a fusion of sensor data. MMI navigation plus and Audi connect. g/mi)) is a 3.0 It delivers 620 N·m (457.3 While the 3.0

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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Audi connect. The modular infotainment platform in the Audi A3 also brings several upgrades to the industry leading Audi connect service. With 4G/LTE technology in the Audi A3, customers will be able to connect with a network capable of supporting data rates of up to 150 Mbit/s downstream and considerably faster response times.

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Infiniti prices new Q50 Hybrid starting at US$43,950

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The Q50 Hybrid, with a starting price of US$43,950, features one of the fastest accelerating hybrid engines and fuel consumption of 36 mpg highway. The Q50 is offered in 3.7-liter liter V6 and 3.5-liter liter Hybrid models. Earlier post.) The base Q50 starts at $36,700. Both Q50 3.7-liter liter and Q50 3.5-liter

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