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

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Germany has taken a pioneering role in this with the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017. With the approval of the authorities, we have now achieved a breakthrough: We are the first manufacturer to put conditionally automated driving into series production in Germany.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). We should use this potential to also accelerate the transformation of the mobility sector.

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Volkswagen Group Components supplies complete electric drive for the classic Beetle; based on new e-up!

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Its premiere is being celebrated with a near-production version of the e-Beetle at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. Despite the new total weight of 1,280 kg, the e-Beetle accelerates to 50 km/h (31 mpg) in just under four seconds and to 80 km (50 mph) in just over eight seconds.

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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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The H350 Fuel Cell Concept has a total range of 422 km (262 miles). With the Fuel Cell powertrain capable of producing up to 100 kW (136 ps) and 300 N·m, the H350 Fuel Cell Concept is able to reach speeds of up to 150 km/h (93 mph)—similar performance to LCVs powered by an equivalent internal combustion engine.

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BMW electrifies 5 Sequence with tough i5 electrical sedan

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The battery-electric i5 variants might be: The i5 M60 xDrive sedan, which is able to turn into the flagship 5 Sequence style with 590 hp and a 0-to-60 mph acceleration age of 3.7 seconds and 256 miles of field. The access i5 eDrive40 rear-wheel-drive sedan, with 335 hp and 295 miles of field. It was once the Refuse.

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

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Its range of around 130 km (81 miles) is optimized for deployment on short routes involving numerous stops. 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.

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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The concept, also equipped with the electric compressor, introduced a 48V subsystem to drive the electric compressor; energy required to drive the electric compressor is largely generated by recuperation during coasting phases and stored in its own compact Li-ion battery.) mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds.

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