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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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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. On suitable highway sections and where traffic density is high, DRIVE PILOT can offer to take over the driving, initially up to the legally permitted speed of 37 mph.

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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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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. This is made available and updated via a backend connection. The map data is stored in backend data centers and updated constantly.

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Cadillac previews production CELESTIQ flagship EV; MSRP starting above $300,000

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In addition to the impressive horsepower and torque, the vehicle is also projected to deliver 0-60-mph in 3.8 Regen on Demand Braking is standard and helps maximize driving range by converting the kinetic energy of the vehicle’s forward momentum into electricity that’s stored in the battery pack. 1 front and 11.63:1

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Where to locate public chargers?

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In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. Public utilities are beginning to launch EV charger rebate programs that are additive to the VW settlement grant program funds. not internet-connected) and networked (internet-connected).

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TTAC at the Races: 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 Preview

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Though not at 145 mph. This year’s NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 follows an inaugural edition of the event that was dubbed by most observers to be generally successful despite biblical rains. Those barriers were stored at a piece of currently vacant property just south of downtown known as the 78.

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BMW introduces its trio of 7 Series plug-in hybrids

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The BMW 740e iPerformance accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.4 The combustion engine only joins in at a speed of around 80 km/h (50 mph) or under heavy throttle applications. In the MAX eDRIVE setting, the BMW iPerformance variants of the new BMW 7 Series have a pure-electric top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph).

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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The 2024 EV9 is expected to hit the market in Q4 of 2023 and leading up to its anticipated release, an advance reservation program will grant customers the ability to reserve an EV9 at participating dealers. The EV9 features Kia’s next-generation Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system. EV9 offers up to 7.8 EV9 Technology.

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