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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard. VPAM BRV tests the whole vehicle and not just the materials used.

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Study finds wide spread of times for resuming control from highly automated vehicle in non-critical scenarios; challenges for designers

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Many recent human factors studies of takeover time in automated vehicles have looked at how long it takes a driver to resume control of the vehicle in critical situations in which the driver has a relatively short time span to respond to the takeover request (TOR). seconds to resume control in a highly automated vehicle.

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20 automakers commit to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles no later than 2022; faster than regulatory process

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NHTSA hosting public meetings on automated vehicles. NHTSA will hold a pair of public meetings this spring to gather input as it develops guidelines for the safe deployment of automated safety technology. AEB will be standard on virtually all trucks with a gross vehicle weight between 8,501 lbs.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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Corolla Hybrid has EV mode, which allows the vehicle to be operated as a pure electric vehicle for short distances, depending upon certain conditions, such as battery charge level. This mode is useful for operating the vehicle in parking lots or indoor parking garages, for example. The engine.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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The innovations and technical solutions that the SUSTAINEER is fitted with have been designed with the possibility of series production in mind, so that their use in future Mercedes-Benz Vans vehicle generations is feasible. From the middle of the decade on, all new vehicle architectures will be electric only.

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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

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a designer and manufacturer of light-duty, short-haul, and last-mile delivery electric vehicles (EVs), has launched the Electric Vaccine Vehicle (EVV). Club Car will provide sales and service support for the vehicles to Element and its Clients. AYRO, Inc., Element Fleet Management Corp., Element Fleet Management Corp.,

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The performance was impressive, with the 5,170-pound EQE returning 0-60 mph runs at 5.2 The steering is light for around town and then is speed-dependent, so there is never a loss of road feel or the ability to accurately carve through mountains or traffic. inch OLED (organic light-emitting diode) infotainment touchscreen.