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

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Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system for conditionally automated driving. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157 (UN Regulation No.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Our concern is that EPA prematurely granted the partial waiver before critical studies on the effects of E-15 use were completed. Earlier post.).

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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Delegates decided this week to defer this until the first meeting of the treaty after it comes into force.

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Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT gains first U.S. approval for Level 3 system

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The company first revealed its paperwork had been filed with Nevada and California earlier this year, with California expected to grant certification later this year. Mercedes-Benz was granted this approval as DRIVE PILOT meets the requirements of Nevada Chapter 482A for Autonomous Vehicles.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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To win this event is truly special and could not have been achieved without the 50% grant from the Technology Strategy Board and my team. The event was organized in three different entrants classes and seven vehicle categories—from small passenger classes to light commercial vehicles. emission fueled by any legal means.

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Worldwide Campaign for Neurorights Notches Its First Win

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constitutional amendment that was passed by the National Congress of Chile and signed by the president, the people of Chile are the first in the world to be granted a new kind of human rights—“neurorights”—which advocates say are made necessary by rapid advances in neurotechnology. Thanks to a. Neurotech includes. Staff attorney.

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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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The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and low internal friction improve both fuel consumption and torque characteristics. Powertrain and driving experience. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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