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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The ZF EVbeat concept vehicle is based on a Porsche Taycan and takes leading series technology from ZF and other market players as a benchmark. Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance. This is pre-filled and hermetically sealed and is therefore maintenance-free.

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Audi using swarm data to improve car-to-X service local hazard alerts

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These include interventions of the electronic stabilization control (ESC), rain and light sensors, windshield wipers, and headlights, as well as emergency calls and airbag triggering. The service is available in the new models from Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini. In Europe, more than 1.7

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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The grille is larger, and the front lighting now integrates fog and daytime running lights. 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. The tail features a crisp, sharp edge housing the LED tail lights. Updates for the second generation Seltos include 20 additional horsepower from the turbocharged 1.6-liter Taking 911 to new territory.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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Brands within the Volkswagen Group have been rolling out modular component matrices, or assembly toolkits, for their light-duty vehicles over the past few years. It shows that we have four core innovations: smart sustainability, automated driving, intuitive interaction and personalized connectivity. Earlier post.)

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

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At the Plaid launch event Elon Musk said that the Plaid was “faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo.”. With software controls and connectivity increasing on electric cars, speeds could potentially be limited based on location. But cars with race-car type performance should probably be limited when driving on public streets.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Scheduled Service/Maintenance – One year/First visit.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Plug-in models that will be fighting for market share include the BMW i8 and i3, the Audi e-tron, the Cadillac ELR, the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive, and the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. Sales of all light duty vehicles are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of just 1% annually in Western Europe and 1.3%

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