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Toyota and Lexus roll-out low-cost automated braking safety packages on RAV4 Hybrid and RX crossover

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The systems are intended to address commonly occurring crash types according to traffic accident statistical analyses. Pushing these systems across our lineup, as quickly as possible, can help protect people in the event of a crash. relative speeds of between approximately 7 – 50 mph, or 11 - 80 km/h). Toyota Safety Sense.

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World premiere of new smart fortwo and forfour

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In 2013 the smart electric drive car was the market leader in Germany and ranked third in Europe and fifth worldwide in the registration statistics for electric cars. Its statistics are 8.65 As standard, the new smart models come with mechanical rack-and-pinion steering. m (curb-to-curb) and 8.95 m (wall-to-wall).

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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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According to the ECE standard for plug?in Another efficiency component is the standard thermal management system with integrated heat pump, specially developed for the Q7 e-tron quattro. A power charging cable is standard equipment. In the event of moderate or sharper deceleration, the hydraulic brakes come into play.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. The car’s standard 20-inch forged aluminum wheels have an aerodynamically optimized, lightweight design.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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With its combined maximum output of 266 kW/362 hp, combined peak torque of 570 nm (420 lb-ft), 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 4.4 75 mph) and a range of up to 35 kilometers (approx. 30 and 100 mph), allowing the vehicle to coast using only kinetic energy. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. In the standard configuration, it has a capacity of 280 liters (9.9 seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Aside from a box lunch, a couple of bottles of water and two absolutely delicious chocolate chip cookies, GCC received no compensation, expense reimbursement or branded merchandise from GM to attend the event. Henderson goes on to say “ We (GM) have never missed a fuel economy standard and don’t intend to miss one in the future. ”.

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