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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

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The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front. kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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

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As a result, the first customers will be able to buy an S-Class with DRIVE PILOT the first half of 2022, enabling them to drive in conditionally automated mode at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in heavy traffic or congested situations on suitable stretches of highway in Germany. accidents or roadworks) from a digital HD map.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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DRIVE PILOT enables customers to hand the driving task over to the system under certain conditions in heavy traffic or congestion situations on suitable motorway sections in Germany up to a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are all analysed and taken into consideration.

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. Electric – This electric only mode can be used at speeds up to 84 mph. Torque is now 443 ft-lb (600 N·m), an increase of 111 ft-lbs.

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Oshkosh runs diesel series-hybrid light concept vehicles in 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

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A regenerative braking function stores engine energy and then uses it to assist in the next braking operation, reducing wear and tear on the brake system. M2 reached speeds of nearly 80 mph (129 km/h) and completed the course at 4:20 p.m. The system has no batteries, using ultracapacitors for energy storage instead.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces battery-electric Vito E-CELL crewbus

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The speed is electronically limited to 89 km/h (55 mph) in the interests of a range of 130 km (New European Driving Cycle, NEDC). The battery additionally stores recuperated power while the vehicle is in motion. The battery additionally stores recuperated power while the vehicle is in motion. 11 seconds.

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