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NTSB calls for alcohol detection systems in all new vehicles

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An investigation into a California crash that killed nine—including seven children—has led the National Transportation Safety Board to call for alcohol detection systems to be included in all new vehicles, according to new recommendations released Tuesday. The SUV driver and all eight pickup truck occupants died.

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 electric SUV coupé and the sporty ID.5 The e-SUV coupé is equipped with the new ID. models, Volkswagen’s first e-SUV coupé is based on the Volkswagen modular electric drive matrix (MEB). 5 GTX: 4582 mm), the e-SUV coupé from Volkswagen will launch in 2022 with three power options. 5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive.

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Drako Dragon: A new 1.9-sec 0-60 mph electric hypercar in a luxury SUV format

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Drako Motors announced its next vehicle: the Drako Dragon, a new hypercar in an SUV format that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 sec 0-60 mph electric hypercar in a luxury SUV format appeared first on Electrek. seconds and still deliver on luxury. The post Drako Dragon: A new 1.9-sec

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GMC unveils 2024 HUMMER EV SUV

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GMC unveiled the 2024 HUMMER EV SUV, the next model in its electric supertruck lineup. Driven by General Motors’ next-generation Ultium Platform, the new HUMMER EV SUV launches with the exclusive Edition 1, offering customer choice to equip the vehicle for optimal driving range or maximum off-road capability. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Model X Plaid proves quicker than claimed in real-world 0-60 mph test

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The Tesla Model X Plaid may not usually receive as much attention as its sibling, the Model S Plaid, but the six-seat all-electric SUV is nothing to scoff at. With 1,020 horsepower and three electric motors, Tesla claims that the vehicle could go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 The vehicle completed its 0-60 mph run in 2.3

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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS customers in the North America can now opt for more performance with the new Acceleration Increase On-Demand upgrade for select Sedan and SUV models. These enhancements are achieved without impacting the vehicles’ electric range. second quicker acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (SUV).

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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The BMW iX electric SUV ( earlier post ) has its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show. Developed around the BMW Group’s new, modular scalable toolkit as a modern Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the new model will be offered in two model variants when it goes on sale in late 2021. kWh per 100 kilometers.

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