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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. With the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017, Germany was the first country to create a legal basis for the intended use of these systems.

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Audi combines e-scooter with skateboard

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The Audi e-tron Scooter is fitted with the legally required LED lights: a headlight, daytime running light, rear light and brake light. Users can conveniently cover the last yards, for example from a parking space or charging point to their destination, at a speed of up to 20 kmh (12.5

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Tesla order configurator revealed for ‘Foundation Series’ Cybertruck

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second 0-60 mph 112 mph top speed 600 horsepower 7,435 lb-ft of torque 11,000 pounds of towing capacity Cyberbeast Tri-Motor Cybertruck Tri-motor, AWD 301 miles estimated range with all-terrain tires 320 miles estimated range with all-season tires (available in 2024) 2.6-second What are your thoughts?

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 The M Hybrid button on the center console is used to select one of three operating modes, including an ELECTRIC setting for cruising with zero local emissions at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph) and over a maximum distance of 82 – 88 km (51 – 55 miles) in the WLTP cycle.

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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. Vehicles were tested in dynamometer laboratories at steady speeds from 40 to 80 mph [64 to 129 km/h], with the proper road-load applied. Data range.

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Mercedes-Benz first automotive company to certify SAE Level 3 automated driving system for US market; Nevada first state

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On suitable freeway sections and where there is high traffic density, DRIVE PILOT can offer to take over the dynamic driving task, up to the speed of 40 mph. due to a severe health problem), the system brakes the vehicle to a standstill in a controlled manner while engaging the hazard warning lights.

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

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Mercedes-AMG previews new electric supercar testing Days after Porsche revealed the Taycan Turbo GT , its most powerful road-legal vehicle yet, Mercedes-AMG is previewing its first standalone EV. The rear and front lights are covered. Performance EVs Horsepower 0 to 60 mph Starting Price Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 1,093 2.10

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