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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Renault introduces electric robo-vehicle and ride-hailing concept EZ-GO

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Renault believes vehicle-service integration combined with connection to city infrastructure—leveraging sensors, data analytics, connected services, multimodal systems and more—will be a key characteristic of successful mobility solutions and smart cities of the future. Earlier post.).

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Volvo Car Group introducing autonomous steering, other new safety and driver assistance technologies on XC90 next year

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Volvo Car Group will introduce a number of safety and driver assistance technologies in the all-new Volvo XC90 at the end of 2014, including the use of autonomous steering functions to avoid accidents and make driving more comfortable, according to Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor Volvo Car Group. Pedestrian detection at night.

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BMW previews future driver assistance and connected vehicle developments at CES, including more automated driving

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BMW selected the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas as a venue at which to preview future developments and new applications of connected vehicle technology for series-produced vehicles. Automated driving. At CES 2014, BMW is presenting vehicle functions on the electronic wristwatch as part of a research application.

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. LifeDrive and light weight.

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New Audi Matrix LED headlights

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Audi Matrix LED technology splits up the LED high-beam headlights into numerous individual, small diodes working in conjunction with lenses or reflectors connected in series. This means they always supply high-precision illumination and achieve the maximum possible light yield without needing a pivoting mechanism. Click to enlarge.

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