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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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DRIVE PILOT enables customers to hand the driving task over to the system under certain conditions in heavy traffic or congestion situations on suitable motorway sections in Germany up to a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). Mercedes-Benz is ensuring that the new technology is being put on the road in a legally compliant manner.

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Audi teases sporty new e-tron GT with Porsche Taycan Turbo power

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The new electric sports car will likely feature a bigger battery, more range, and performance. Shortly after, Porsche introduced the 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT , its fastest street-legal vehicle of all time, with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 2.1 Audi’s refreshed e-tron GT is expected to pull upgrades from the new Porsche Taycan Turbo.

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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

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These machines make local transportation safe and sustainable with battery power and low speeds. The batteries mean they have zero emissions and are better for the environment than gas-powered cars or golf carts. The first GEM vehicle had its speed capped at 25 mph to meet the LSV regulations.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). Acceleration from 0-30 mph takes 4.5 seconds; acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 14 seconds. Acceleration from 0-30 mph takes 4.5 Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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

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l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The intelligently managed interplay between engine and motor delivers an immense build-up of power that begins instantaneously and is sustained throughout the rev range. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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Porsche’s new 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT steals another Tesla record as its fastest vehicle yet

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With over 1,000 hp and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, it is the fastest, most powerful road-legal Porsche of all time. Porsche included a bigger battery (105 kWh), new thermal management, and a heat pump to improve efficiency. With up to 938 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.5 seconds (with rollout subtracted).

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NIU launches two new ultra low-cost electric scooters in the US

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The NIU KQi 100P and KQi 100F are laser-focused on portability and affordability, dropping the power level to create compact and budget-priced commuting tools. They both offer front suspension forks, 48V 252 Wh battery packs, 600W peak-rated rear motors, speeds of up to 28 km/h (17.4 Just how low-cost are we talking here?