Sentences with phrase «second vehicle generation»

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The fund's launch coincides with the release of Apollo 1.5, the second generation of the company's open - source autonomous vehicle software.

It would mean that between the end of the year and around 2019, Tesla could have a level 4 autonomous system enabled in second generation cars — meaning the vehicles can drive themselves without a driver as backup, but not in all conditions or environment.

While working in the RAMS program, Phillips assisted in the development of a second - generation weigh - in - motion device, an integrated hardware and software automation system that weighs moving vehicles.

Fast and the Furious films have featured some pretty dubious vehicles in the past - or appealing cars rendered undesirable by hilarious early - 2000s body kits - but Nissan's R34 Skyline GT - R, the poster boy for a generation of PlayStation gamers, was a highlight of the second film.

Toyota Motor Corp. says its more - powerful, second - generation hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) will continue to use internal combustion engines that operate with the high - efficiency Atkinson cycle, says David Hermance, director of the Toyota Technical Center.

The second generation of Audi's mid-size SUV has arrived just in time to capitalize on the exploding popularity of the vehicle's compact SUV class.

The second stage of Musk's «master plan» involves integrating solar energy generation and storage, expanding Tesla's remit with commercial vehicles and public transportation, continuing to improve the firm's autonomous vehicle capabilities, and allowing Tesla owners to make money off their autonomous cars by adding them to a self - driving fleet — a kind of autonomous Uber.

The A-Class sedan will sit on the second - generation MFA platform along with the B - Class, CLA, and GLA vehicles.

Ford's new second - generation Sync system debuts on select vehicles sometime next year.

SUPERIOR TWP, MI — Claiming it has more style, power and better fuel economy, Hyundai Motor America is aiming its second - generation Tucson cross / utility vehicle, which is making its debut at the Los Angeles auto show today, squarely at the segment's sales leaders, the Honda CR - V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue.

Toyota will not build a second - generation FJ Cruiser, so I bet these will remain popular as used vehicles with a certain subset of the off - roading community for many years.

Aston Martin's rival to the Ferrari 488 will be the second mid-engine vehicle in its lineup after the Valkyrie, and it will follow the next - generation Vantage and Vanquish, which are both due sometime in late 2017 to 2018, and the DBX crossover that's been earmarked for a 2019 debut.

The second - generation GL, launched in the 2013 model year, is a big, blocky vehicle that competes with the Cadillac Escalade rather than tighter, sleeker luxury crossovers like the Audi Q7.

Little was changed between the first and second generations of the Nissan Altima until 2000, when the vehicle underwent a refresh.

The Tesla Model X is the first all - electric SUV and the second vehicle released on Tesla's second generation platform.

On 6 December 2006, Lexus officially confirmed the existence of a high - performance variant of the second - generation IS called the IS F. [25] The Lexus IS F sedan (USE20) premiered at the 2007 North American International Auto Show on 8 January 2007 as the launch product of Lexus» F marque lineup of performance - focused vehicles.

After the last year overhaul, Q7 entered its second generation as lighter vehicle even that Q7 is Audi's largest crossover SUV.

Second V70 generation engine radiators featured an optional «ozone - eating» catalytic coating, marketed as PremAir, which converted ground - level ozone into pure oxygen during normal vehicle operation.

The second generation was introduced in 2004, and the vehicle received the new Viano name.

The second generation Vitos are Euro 3 compliant (additionally Euro 4 compliant as of November 2006) and exempt from the Low Emission Zone in London, which requires commercial vehicles (vans) to reach at least Euro 3 standard from October 2010.

Introduced in 1998 with the AS200 (Chassis code GXE10) and RS200 (chassis code SXE10) sedans, the compact vehicle was produced using a shortened, front - engine, rear - wheel - drive midsize platform, [9] allowing Japanese buyers to take advantage of tax savings imposed by Japanese government regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and adapted parts from the larger second - generation Aristo / GS.

The 2001 Mitsubishi Outlander was previewed by the «Active Sports Crossover» concept vehicle at the 2000 Detroit Motor Show, which introduced the term «crossover» for the first time to describe the emerging genre of vehicle, while the second generation vehicle employed MMC's «Project Global» C / D flexible global architecture which underpinned numerous other vehicles in co-operation with other manufacturers.

The second - generation IS marked the next introduction of Lexus» new L - finesse design philosophy on a production vehicle, following the premiere of the 2006 Lexus GS performance sedan.

Throughout 2014, Mopar will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the iconic second generation (Gen II) 426 Race HEMI ® engine to motorsports competition and its eventual initiation to production vehicles.

What emerged from those customer focus sessions was a vehicle that is very much like the first - and second - generation Foresters, only more so.

[8] With a correct launch, owners of the second generation 3000GT VR - 4 have run consistent low 13 second quarter mile times; for example, [email protected] is not an unusual time for a stock vehicle [9].

So it is with the Nissan Patrol, a vehicle which operates in Canada as the second - generation Nissan Armada.

What is it?The 2016 BMW X1 is Munich's smallest crossover — sports activity vehicle as BMW and literally no one else likes to call it — back for a second generation and all - new inside...

Every major manufacturer on this green earth of ours is on a mission to make autonomous cars a reality by 2020, and now Acura has announced its second - generation automated development vehicle.

Chevrolet is also one of the pioneers in hybrid and electric vehicles, offering two such models: Volt (that has already reached its second generation) and the newer Bolt EV.

In comparison to the second generation Octavia vRS, the vehicle has grown significantly in length (+88 mm, estate +86 mm) and width (+45 mm).

The 6th generation BMW M5 is the quickest and most technologically advanced M - vehicle till date with the ability to go from standstill to 100 kmph in just 3.4 seconds.

As it has introduced more hybrid models, Toyota continues to develop enhancements to the original Hybrid Synergy Drive II, which is the core of the second - generation Prius, relevant to various vehicle applications.

Starting in 2009, Honda roars back with the second - generation Honda Insight — a more practical four - door hybrid vehicle aimed at great fuel economy and absolute affordability.

This is the first autonomous test platform developed from start to finish by TRI, and it's the second generation of the vehicle which was originally unveiled at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show.

The company is also developing the second - generation of a 350hp full - size rear wheel drive (RWD) passenger vehicle unit with co-funding from NYSERDA.

The 2016 Chevy Cruze represents an all - new vehicle that marks the second generation of the Cruze nameplate.

The Atlantic uses the latest second generation EVer (Electric Vehicle with extended range) technology.

Just as the original cee'd represented a major step forward for Kia in 2007, this second - generation model represents a further leap for the brand — both in terms of the capability and sophistication of the vehicle, and what it will do to drive further momentum in our European sales.

The 1970 model year vehicles are generally regarded as the most desirable of the early second - generation Camaros, since the performance of following years was reduced by the automobile emissions control systems of the period and later the addition of heavy federally mandated bumpers.

ZF has introduced a new second - generation 6 - speed automatic transmission that delivers fuel savings of up to 3 % in a gasoline - engine vehicle and... Read more →

Come 2017, and Nissan has launched the second - generation Leaf, a significantly improved vehicle that's not only more appealing to look at, but also a better competitor to brand - new EVs like the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3.

The second - generation unit has been developed with partial funding from the Niche Vehicle Network and was shortlisted for an SMMT Automotive Innovation award in 2012.

BIG SKY, Mont. — Although many automakers are only now introducing car - based sport - utilities, Toyota is launching the second generation of the vehicle that arguably started the trend, the RAV4.

The vehicles in question are the second generation B - Class sports tourer and the third generation M - Class SUV.

Externally, the new Genesis is the first Hyundai to employ «Fluidic Sculpture 2.0,» the company's second - generation design theme, which Hyundai says will be adaptable to a wider range of vehicle types and sizes, «from CUVs to premium - luxury flagships.»

The second generation Equinox is Chevrolet's third best - selling vehicle in North America, after the Silverado and Cruze, respectively.

More luxurious than its predecessor, the design accents of the second generation vehicle, such as the iconic silhouette and the introduction of rectangular headlamps in place of the circular ones have stood the test of time, making the vehicle instantly recognisable to the present day.

Audi is all set to launch the second generation Q7 in India by November this year, bringing its flagship vehicle via the CKD route.

Honda's second - generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008.