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Continental focusing on automated driving as key long-term technology strategy; receives approval to test automated vehicles on Nevada roads

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As a reflection of this focus, Continental has just received approval from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads. Continental’s testing license is for the company’s highly automated vehicle, and represents the first license granted by the Nevada DMV to an automotive supplier.

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Tesla rolls out latest Safety Score update—Here’s what’s new

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The company also says that its latest formula for Safety Scores were generated using over 22 billion miles of fleet data from its cars, while the company plans to continue improving the formula as more data comes in. mph, in one second. mph in one second). mph, in one second. mph in one second).

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Tesla Semi shows impressive efficiency in 3,000-mile DHL test

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On its website , DHL has posted initial results from a two-week testing period with the Tesla Semi, in which it drove the electric Class 8 truck over 3,000 miles of its normal operating routes based in Livermore, California. kWh per mile when operating at speeds exceeding 50 mph (80 km/h). .”

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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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Audi staging 550-mile piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas for CES in Audi A7 Sportback concept

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Audi is staging a 550-mile (885 km) piloted drive from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, Nevada for CES this week using the Audi A7 Sportback piloted driving concept car. The concept relieves the driver of driving duties from 0 to 70 mph (113 km/h). Earlier post.) The car can initiate lane changes and passing maneuvers.

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Tesla hacker shares insights after nearly 600-mile test on FSD Beta “Elon Mode”

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Impressions after nearly 600 miles on 11.4.3 — green (@greentheonly) June 17, 2023 This is something that was utilized by Mercedes-Benz, which released its Drive Pilot system in Nevada, becoming the first automaker in the US to gain approval for a Level 3 driving system. It went much better than the prior experiment obviously.

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Tesla unveils Model 3; delivery by end of 2017; already 115,000 reservations placed

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Musk said that the Model 3 will start at $35,000; achieve 5-Star ratings in every safety category; accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds; and have at least a 215-mile (346 km) EPA range rating. Musk said that those were minimum numbers, and that Tesla hoped to exceed them. Deliveries will begin by the end of next year.

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