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Audi staging 550-mile piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas for CES in Audi A7 Sportback concept

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Audi is staging a 550-mile (885 km) piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, Nevada for CES this week using the Audi A7 Sportback piloted driving concept car. The concept relieves the driver of driving duties from 0 to 70 mph (113 km/h). Earlier post.) The car can initiate lane changes and passing maneuvers.

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Tesla Model Y driver starts race in reverse, still wins against AMG SUV

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This was exactly what happened when a Tesla Model Y lined up against an AMG Mercedes GLE SUV in a drag racing event in Las Vegas. As the light turned green, the AMG SUV shot forward while the Model Y reversed back. Quite amazingly, the Model Y actually caught up to the AMG SUV at the latter parts of the race.

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Hertz introduces the Tesla Model S to expanding US Dream Cars lineup

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The all electric, zero emissions car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.2 Hertz Dream Cars, offered in 35 markets including Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas, include: Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Hertz Dream Cars expand the availability for consumers to enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience. Audi R8, Spyder.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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This is some detail on the most critical part of the trip—our charging experience. In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. Dana Point to Barstow; Barstow to Las Vegas, Nevada; and Las Vegas to St.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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in Las Vegas. SEMA is the world’s largest convention of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. The EV It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 The All-Activity Sonic concept returns for the 2013 SEMA Show with a new performance package with parts from Chevrolet Performance. Earlier post.) seconds.

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Audi showcases piloted driving version of prologue concept hybrid

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The piloted driving technology applied in the prologue is the same as used in the A7 Sportback piloted driving concept car that drove from San Francisco to Las Vegas for CES, said Alejandro Vukotich, Head of Development Drive Assistance Systems for Audi AG. The entire front of the instrument is executed as a three-part touch display.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

Baua Electric

“We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said to Green Car Reports at a recent event that emphasized sustainability and EVs.

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