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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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—Ken Washington, chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company. McNeil Walking Robotics Laboratory for developing and testing legged robots, with an in-ground treadmill that can hit 31 mph and a 20% grade, as well as carry obstacles. Self-driving vehicles and their role in the future of cities. and Regina C.

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BMW showing H2R Record Car and new iX5 Hydrogen at Goodwood

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BMW Record Car H2R BMW anticipated a future for hydrogen-powered production car with the BMW H2R, which set nine world records back in 2004, using an adapted version of the 6.0-liter BMW iX5 Hydrogen Representing BMW’s latest iteration of hydrogen fuel cell technology is the BMW iX5 Hydrogen which will join the H2R on the hill.

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Volvo Cars to limit all its cars to 180 km/h (112 mph); geo-fenced limits possible in future; proposals coming on intoxication and distraction

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Volvo Cars, as a worldwide leader in safety, will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180 km/h (112 mph) from 2020. Since technology alone will not get it all the way to zero, Volvo Cars is now broadening its scope to include a focus on driver behavior. —Håkan Samuelsson.

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Event: “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen

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With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. 20 mph (top speed). 2016 Faraday Future FFZero concept. 2016 Faraday Future FFZero concept. 2016 Faraday Future FFZero Concept.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.

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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 Rolls-Royce is looking to the the FAI to certify and officially confirm the achievements of the team in the near future. mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. km/h (132mph).

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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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With time still to go before expected US market launch in early 2022, and with the series development phase ongoing, BMW provided a first look ahead at the future BMW iX. The BMW iX is the first model based on a new, modular, scalable architecture on which the future of the BMW Group will be built. 200 kW DC fast charging.

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