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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode. Andrew Ewert.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. The AMAS common appliqué kit consists of the bi-wire active safety kit and the autonomy kit.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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The EV It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 turbo engines, along with suspension, exterior and interior accessories and distinctive color-and-graphic packages. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L turbocharged engine. Electric (Battery) Engines'

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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Engine compartment of the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid shows the transverse-mounted 3.0L The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L

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MINI JCW 1TO6 Edition Promises Performance, Not Time-Telling

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Most of what makes the 1TO6 unique is appearance-based but there’s no discounting the thing’s manual transmission and quick-revving engine. liter engine under the hood, making 231 horses and a roughly like amount of torque. Acceleration to 60 mph is pegged at around six seconds. As a refresher, there’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Tesla “Generation 4” Autopilot computer approved for Model S and Model X in Europe

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The top speed of the Model S has been raised to 280 km/h (174 mph) out of the factory, though Tesla still listed the flagship all-electric sedan with a full top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph) with the Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit, which are yet to be made available. ” Image Credit: tff-forum.de Image Credit: tff-forum.de

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Tesla Model S Plaid comes in last against Lucid Air Sapphire, Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport in drag race

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Following a drag race against a frighteningly quick all-electric champion and the pinnacle of the internal combustion engine — both in four and two wheels — the Lucid Air Sapphire proved that it has what it takes to be at the top of the drag race summit. seconds at 156 mph. seconds while traveling at 156 mph. seconds at 152 mph.

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