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Continental calls for market-based adaptation of the legal framework to support autonomous driving

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International automotive supplier Continental is calling for a market-based adaptation of the legal framework for automated driving. Initial success in this regard was seen with the recent modification of the Vienna Convention, which established the legal foundations for partially automated driving. —Christian Senger.

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UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

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The new version of the regulation offers car manufacturers the legal instrument to put into the market passenger and commercial vehicles with greener standards, reducing the costs and delays associated with multiple approvals in various countries. The new version of UNECE Regulation No. The change in UNECE Regulation No.

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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Braking distances from 100 km/h (62 mph) are reduced by up to 1 meter, supported by the new Electric Brake Booster for select models that builds pressure faster, and delivers a more confident and consistent pedal feel across a broader range of operating conditions. ACC works at speeds up to 200 km/h (125 mph).

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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX covers more than 621 miles on single charge

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The journey started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 87 mph on the German autobahn and near the speed limit elsewhere. The first leg from Sindelfingen to the north-eastern border of Switzerland runs along Autobahn 81. kWh per 100 kilometers (7.1

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