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Next generation electric Volvo flagship SUV to come standard with Luminar LiDAR and NVIDIA DRIVE Orin

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Volvo Cars’ forthcoming fully electric flagship SUV will have industry-leading safety technology as standard. By having this hardware as standard, we can continuously improve safety features over the air and introduce advanced autonomous drive systems, reinforcing our leadership in safety. —Håkan Samuelsson, chief executive.

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NHTSA finalizes first occupant protection safety standards for automated vehicles without driving controls

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This rule updates the occupant protection Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to account for vehicles that do not have the traditional manual controls associated with a human driver because they are equipped with automated driving systems (ADS). Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s Deputy Administrator.

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Make It Yours: The Best Ways to Personalize Your Electric Car

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Electric cars are efficient, modern and packed with cutting-edge tech, but sometimes they can feel a little standard. With the right personal touches, you can turn your electric car into something that truly reflects your personality and style. Add a personal message, your name, or a favorite image. Leave your mark 6.

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BYD introduces fifth brand to focus on professional and personalized new energy vehicles

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BYD has introduced its fifth brand—Fang Cheng Bao—to meet the increasingly personalized needs of consumers by offering a series of unique and professional-grade new energy vehicle models. Fang Cheng Bao is a significant addition to BYD’s diversified brand matrix, following its Dynasty series, Ocean series, Denza, and Yangwang.

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“Software-Defined Car” project seeks to develop standardized rules and processes; SofDCar

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The “Software-Defined Car” (SofDCar) project now aims to develop standardized rules and processes to ensure that electronic components of the vehicle interact smoothly, remain updatable and, hence, safe. This high complexity of electrical and electronic systems and their architecture will further increase, but must remain manageable.

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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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The 2023 Toyota Crown for the US market is coming with standard AWD and the choice of two electrified powertrains: the standard Toyota Hybrid System (THS) or Hybrid MAX. THS-equipped vehicles feature selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes that let the driver tailor the Toyota Crown’s performance personality. for Camry).

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Toyota unveils 2021 Venza crossover, hybrid powertrain standard

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Selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes let the driver tailor the Venza’s performance personality. The 2021 Venza comes standard with Toyota’s Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, a highly efficient system that takes maximum advantage of the hybrid powertrain’s benefits. Visibility through technology.

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