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New Illinois law raises speed limit to 70 mph on rural highways

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a new law to increase the speed limit from 65 to 70 mph (105 to 113 km/h) on rural four-lane highways, and to lower the limit by five mph for excessive speeding. D-Smithton), Senate Bill 2356 increases the maximum speed limit from 65 to 70 mph on four-lane divided highways outside of urban areas.

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Tesla launches first six Supercharger locations; 100 kW charging, with 120 kW in future

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Tesla Motors unveiled the first locations in its Supercharger network, which will allow the Model S to travel long distances with ultra fast charging throughout California, parts of Nevada and Arizona. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013.

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Volvo Car Corp. demonstrates autonomous driving in traffic jams; traffic jam assistance system ready for production in 2014

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The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Peter Mertens.

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Local Motors debuts first self-driving vehicle using IBM Watson Internet of Things for Automotive

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The vehicle, dubbed “Olli,” will be used on public roads locally in Washington DC, and late in 2016 in Miami-Dade County, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. Maximum speed is 20 km/h (12 mph). Average fuel economy is 3.48 Rogers, Jr. km/kWh (2.16

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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In Utah the posted limit is 80 mph and for many drivers that was only a suggestion. We set the cruise control to 72 mph when on the freeway. In our case it was as, traveling through four states, California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah, having the extended battery made the trip worry-free. George, Utah. Approximate Cost: $20.64

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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There is also a similar program in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the full-size Bronco. Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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Charging nightly and driving under 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at one of about 50 stations in California. Fuel economy is measured as MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). second 0-60 mph time. Level 3, DC Fast Charging is not available.

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