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Tesla Model 3 involved in fatal FL crash was traveling 90 mph in a 30 mph area: NTSB

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A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a Tesla Model 3 involved in a fatal crash in Coral Gables, Florida this past September was traveling 90 mph in a 30 mph zone. It should be noted that Alhambra Circle is a residential street with a 30 mph speed limit.

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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

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Additionally, it has a maximum speed of 65 mph. Additionally, it has a maximum speed of 65 mph. The EV ARC system generates and stores its own electricity from its solar panels. Other speakers at the event included Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Krekorian and Congressman Tony Cardenas. Charging on Sunshine.

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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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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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Mercedes-Benz first automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 automated driving system for US market; Nevada first state

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On suitable freeway sections and where there is high traffic density, DRIVE PILOT can offer to take over the dynamic driving task, up to the speed of 40 mph. The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are correspondingly taken into consideration. accidents or road works).

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Tesla Cybertruck tour to begin soon in China

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The highly-anticipated event, which has been promoted on social media, is expected to begin in late January. The Cybertruck tour has the potential to generate interest among consumers and drive foot traffic to Tesla stores in China. Regular passenger cars, on the other hand, can travel up to 120 kph (75 mph) on the highway.

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