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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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The units are built to withstand extreme weather—holding up against winds up to 120 mph and floods up to 9.5 This keeps the technology operating in the event of a blackout or power outage, allowing EV customers to charge their vehicles and get home. Installation of the Envision Solar chargers will begin in the first half of 2020.

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

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As a result, the first customers will be able to buy an S-Class with DRIVE PILOT the first half of 2022, enabling them to drive in conditionally automated mode at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in heavy traffic or congested situations on suitable stretches of highway in Germany. accidents or roadworks) from a digital HD map.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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In conjunction with its annual media and investor conference, Volkswagen is staging a two-week (8 - 21 March) e-mobility event at Berlin-Tempelhof. and e-Golf) with other plug-in models following, the event marks a very large and public stake in the ground, in terms of defining the current and future importance of e-mobility for Volkswagen.

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First production HondaJet makes first flight

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The event took place at the company’s world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. The HondaJet is a light jet, and its distinctive design incorporates advanced technologies and concepts. The HondaJet flies at a maximum cruise speed of 420 knots (483 mph) and has a maximum altitude of 43,000 feet.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 130 mph.

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New Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTD and GTE; gasoline, diesel and PHEV

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Volkswagen unveiled the new eight-generation Golf GTI, the Golf GTD and the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid via a live stream event, in place of the cancelled Geneva International Motor Show. The Golf GTE can be driven at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) in all-electric mode. The new Golf GTI is powered by a 180 kW (245 PS) 2.0-liter

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Tesla starts making preparations for an exciting Model S Plaid delivery event

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The Tesla Model S Plaid’s delivery event is almost here, and the EV maker is already fully committed to its preparations for the occasion. Apart from the massive stage’s frame, lights and other pertinent equipment for the event were also being set up. . Tesla is setting up for Thursday’s event!

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