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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The BMW certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (BRV 2009) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (ERV 2010) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0

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Rolls-Royce completes ground-testing of technology set to power the world’s fastest all-electric plane: ACCEL

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The team has been developing the technology while adhering to the UK Government’s social distancing and other health guidelines; the systems will soon be integrated into Rolls-Royce’s ‘Spirit of Innovation’ plane. More than 6,000 cells are packaged in the battery for maximum safety, minimum weight and full thermal protection.

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Study finds wide spread of times for resuming control from highly automated vehicle in non-critical scenarios; challenges for designers

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The challenge for designers thus becomes accommodating the full range of response times rather than limiting design parameters to mean or median transition times in the switch to and from automated and manual driving modes, the authors suggested. Eriksson and Stanton (2017) Click to enlarge. s depending on task engagement.

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Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane

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This range is specifically designed for building projects up to three stories tall and to comply with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439, which establishes standardized safety guidelines for climbing tower cranes. This new self-erecting crane model marks the launch of the new “Evy” range from French manufacturer Potain.

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Toyota to Sell Vehicle Audible System for Prius

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will begin sales in Japan on 30 August of an onboard device designed to alert pedestrians and others audibly to the presence of a quiet vehicle, such as a gasoline-electric hybrid.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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liter inline four-cylinder engine was designed specifically for a hybrid application. ECO accelerator guidance, also shown in the MID, can provide a guideline for maximizing fuel efficiency by coaching the driver on optimal accelerator pedal operation to match driving conditions. The engine. The 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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20 automakers commit to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles no later than 2022; faster than regulatory process

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NHTSA will hold a pair of public meetings this spring to gather input as it develops guidelines for the safe deployment of automated safety technology. The report also found that there may be greater obstacles to vehicle designs without controls for human drivers, such as a steering wheel or brake pedals.

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