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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system for conditionally automated driving. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No.

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International Transport Forum recommends 12 ways for governments to make roads safer for pedestrians

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A report released by the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD highlights. the role of national governments in improving pedestrian mobility and proposes 12 sets of measures to create safer walking environments. Urban environments are often making it difficult to enjoy this most fundamental form of moving.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

Baua Electric

Hovercrafts are the platypus of the transportation world, borrowing parts and principles from wildly divergent sources and mashing them together into something that physically functions but rarely looks very attractive. Customizable wood decks give a warm feel and functional traction in marine environments.”

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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

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The EVV is a self-contained, all-electric transportation solution that has been optimized to store, transport, and deliver testing and vaccines to a large population across a wide variety of environments and locations. AYRO, Inc., Element Fleet Management Corp.,

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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

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seconds, which at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) approximates to a distance of 10 metres (10.9 Highway Pilot Connect uses this for a constant exchange of information with other trucks and the environment. However, the emphasis during the Truck Platooning Challenge will be on autonomous acceleration and braking. Iveco Stralis platoon.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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But this turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Tonale, as I learned that it remains amenable in most environments and eager to please even when there’s not a lot of open road to work with. While I provided my own transportation and lodging, I did grab a soda from one of their coolers. My expressway time was limited.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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The truck is equipped with the intelligent Highway Pilot assistance system, which enables it to drive completely autonomously at speeds of up to 85 km/h (53 mph). The sensor and camera technology is active throughout the speed range from standstill to the legally permitted maximum truck speed of 80 km/h. guard rails or vegetation).

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