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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 is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 The eight-cylinder engine is assisted in its task by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. kWh of usable energy.

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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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Successful run across the US on 37.6 gallons of 100% NEXBTL renewable diesel; 66.7 mpg w/ average speed 67.7 mph

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mph/109 km/h). The result was a car that maintains all of its power and handling of a racecar, yet is still street legal. The trip was the conceived of by Pat O’Keefe, CEO and President of CLP Motor sports, Vice President at Golden Gate Petroleum and a keen racing car driver and enthusiast. liter TDI diesel engine.

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GM self-driving unit Cruise bids farewell to nine leaders amid probe

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General Motors’ self-driving unit Cruise has severed ties with nine leaders. “As a company, we are committed to full transparency and rebuilding trust and operating at the highest standard when it comes to safety, integrity, and accountability. .

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Audi to showcase Level 4, 5 autonomous concepts, production A8 with Level 3 autonomy at IAA

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The new Audi A8 incorporates conditional automated driving at level 3 as standard ( earlier post ). The new A8 is designed for conditional automated driving at level 3 in accordance with international standards. mph) and automatically change lane. They also provide insights into the brand’s future Audi AI technologies.

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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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The Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT system is the first and only SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle authorized for use on US public freeways. 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.

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Lightning Eyes 10-Minute Charging for its Motorbikes

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mile-per-hour) average run and a 351 kph (218 mph) peak. Acceleration comparison LMC vs HD Hatfield says the Strike’s efficient battery delivers a useful real-world range of 150 miles at a 70-mph clip, and closer to 165 or 170 miles in mellower riding. The Lightning holds the landspeed record for street-legal production motorcycles).