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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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Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US, with Nevada being the first state to confirm the compliance of the system with state regulations. Tesla’s FSD is still considered SAE Level 2.) This is made available and updated via a backend connection.

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Nuro introduces Gen 3 autonomous delivery vehicle; partnering with BYD on manufacturing

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Modular inserts that fit inside the compartments allow for heating and cooling, with a range of temps from 22 ºF or hot to 116 ºF. The new model has a top operating speed of 45 mph, allowing the vehicle to reach more customers and serve more businesses on a wider variety of roads.

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Continental focusing on automated driving as key long-term technology strategy; receives approval to test automated vehicles on Nevada roads

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As a reflection of this focus, Continental has just received approval from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads. Continental’s testing license is for the company’s highly automated vehicle, and represents the first license granted by the Nevada DMV to an automotive supplier.

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GSC Logistics first to haul commercial cargo with a BYD electric semi through Altamont Pass

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The Altamont Pass is a low mountain pass (1,009 feet or 308 meters) in the Diablo Range of Northern California between Livermore in the Livermore Valley and Tracy in the San Joaquin Valley. The truck easily maintained 55 mph up the 8% grade through the Altamont Pass. It is traversed by I-580.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

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It can even has sports car performance with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as little as 3 seconds. With up to 400 miles estimated range and 104 cu ft of storage, the electric SUV can haul gear, car seats, and camping equipment or take the entire family on an adventure. The 2024 R1S is listed for as low as $76,650, or $663 per month lease.

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Horwin makes US electric motorbike debut – but at a price

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Horwin’s flashy flagship electric motorbike, the SENMENTI 0 production model, has just made its US debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. In fact, the company claims that it could offer a mixed highway/city range of up to 186 miles (300 km). The company also showed off two concept vehicles.

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Tesla plans to manufacture 5 electric trucks per week

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Tesla is planning to build a new Tesla Semi truck production line at a new building near its Gigafactory Nevada plant. Tesla is manufacturing its vehicles in the industrial park where its Nevada Gigafactory is located. It can accelerate 0-60 mph in just 20seconds with 80k lbs. It plans to produce 5 electric trucks per week.