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New Bosch highway assist system installed on the Maserati 2018 range; ACC Stop & Go plus Lane Centering

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Bosch’s highway assist system, which combines the ACC Stop & Go and Lane Centering functions to control the vehicle’s speed, acceleration and braking, is installed on all the vehicles in the Maserati MY 2018 range. Bosch highway assist technology is designed to operate on the highway at a speed which complies with the legal limits.

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Did you know tires can help with your electric vehicle’s range?

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After all, poor range – or, even worse, unpredictable range – can have a dampening effect on road trips and the daily commute. On the other side, overinflation might improve range in the near term, but it will cause tires to wear faster, costing you money down the road. More drivers should feel range security.

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GEM creates first mapping tool for low-speed roads

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LSVs are more than a golf cart—they are street legal on most roads posted 35 mph or less. GEM vehicles often replace full-size cars, trucks, vans and non-street legal golf carts for applications ranging from neighborhood errands to urban shuttles and delivery to utility work.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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lb) of CNG extends the range during gas operation. Using the specific benefits and dimensions of each of the two tank technologies to its advantage, the intelligent combination of GFRP tanks and the gas tank makes optimum use of the existing installation space. The gasoline tank, which now holds nine liters (2.4

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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EVbeat concept vehicle At cold temperatures around freezing point, the range in real-world operation increases by up to a third compared with current technology. Such highly efficient cooling significantly increases performance with the same weight and installation space. E-Motor Stator with new braided winding. Thermal management.

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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. Governments have agreed on a range of mercury containing products whose production, export and import will be banned by 2020.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases new applications for eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport

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At this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is showcasing a wide range of new applications for the eActros. The two liquid-cooled electric motors installed in the eActros generate a continuous output of 330 kW and a peak output of 400 kW.

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