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IIHS study finds drivers significantly more likely to speed while using adaptive cruise control

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Whether driving manually or using ACC or Pilot Assist, speeders exceeded the limit by the largest margin in zones with a 55 mph limit. In these areas, speeders averaged about 8 mph over the limit, compared with 5 mph in 60 mph and 65 mph zones. That 1 mph increase may not sound like much.

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Reminder: Most EVs don't deliver EPA range at 70 mph

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The publication tested 22 EVs from multiple automakers at a constant speed of 70 mph to simulate highway-driving conditions. The real-world range of EVs can vary a lot at highway speeds, Consumer Reports found in a recent test. While some cars exceeded their EPA-rated ranges—one by more than 70 miles—nearly half fell short.

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LAND begins production of E Moto; user-selectable e-bicycle, e-moped, e-motorcycle modes

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The District is a two-wheeled E Moto, a transitional vehicle that performs as an e-bicycle, e-moped, and e-motorcycle through a ride mode selection interface, with a top speed of 65 mph. The District offers four modes: E Bike - Class 2 - 27 MPH Limit. Motorcycle 65 MPH (Power). E Moped - Limit differs by state.

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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. km/h (132 mph) faster than the previous record set by the Siemens eAircraft powered Extra 330 LE Aerobatic aircraft in 2017. km/h (132mph).

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2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans priced in US starting at $44,550 and $46,550

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The BMW 330e Sedan’s electrified drivetrain allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 Both models feature an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph when equipped with all-season tires. When equipped with summer performance tires, the 330e Sedan reaches a top speed of 142 mph (140 mph for the 330e xDrive model).

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Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec

Electrek

Tesla has officially unveiled and opened orders for the new Model 3 Performance and confirmed a new 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 2.9

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IIHS study finds simple centerline hardening can make left turns safer for pedestrians

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The calming infrastructure also resulted in a reduction in average left-turn speeds and decreased the odds that drivers made the turn at speeds exceeding 15 mph. She also observed that the portion of drivers who made the turns at speeds greater than 15 mph fell 36% at the modified intersections. —Wen Hu.