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A lawsuit against Tesla worth $ 20 million

Five police officers have filed a lawsuit against Tesla seeking $ 20 million for serious injuries, including permanent disability. Autopilot is cited as the cause of the accident.

According to police officers, the accident happened seven months ago while they were searching a stopped vehicle. The lawsuit states:

“Due to the design and manufacturing defects known to Tesla, Tesla’s failure to adequately warn of those defects, and Tesla’s unwillingness to admit or correct such defects, the Autopilot and Tesla’s system safety features failed to detect the officers’ cars or to function in any way to avoid or warn of the hazard and subsequent crash. The officers want to hold Tesla accountable, and force Tesla to publicly acknowledge and immediately correct the known defects inherent in its Autopilot and collision avoidance systems, particularly as those impact the ongoing safety of our nation’s first responders, ”

Buzbee Law Firm and Muery & Ferrell PC, which represent police officers, believe such accidents happen across the country. Even the government recently asked Tesla to provide information about every accident that happened in which Tesla was on autopilot, and which includes police officers.

This is not the first accident that Tesla autopilot has been accused of. Florida police recently released footage of a similar accident that happened in August.

EV, News

Genesis GV60

Genesis recently unveiled its new Genesis GV60 electric crossover. The new Genesis GV60 is built on the E-GMP platform developed by the Hyundai Group.

“The GV60 will set a new standard for luxury electric vehicles with a powerful driving performance and various key features based on interactions with customers,” said Jay Chang, Global Head of Genesis brand.

The GV60 will be offered in 11 body colors and is equipped with Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) and Preview Electronic Control suspension which uses the front camera and navigation system to detect obstacles on the road and adjust the suspension.

The GV60 will be offered in three drive versions: rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and high-performance versions. All models will be equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery. When charging at 350kW with the ultra-speed charging function, the battery can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

The base model will be powered by a single electric motor with 225 hp (165 kW) and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque, with rear-wheel drive. Genesis claims that this model has a range of 280 miles (451 km).

The all-wheel drive version is powered by two electric motors, located on the front and rear axles, with a total power of 313 hp (230 kW) and 446 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. This model will have a range of 249 miles (400 km).

The most powerful model will be powered by two electric motors with a total power of 429 hp (315 kW) and 446 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. It will reach 62 mph in just 4 seconds, and a single battery charge provides a range of 228 miles (368 km).

Source: Genesis

Hybrid, News

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The new edition of the Jeep flagship will be offered in a shorter and longer body version (with which come three rows of seats) and five equipment packages. For the first time, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe also brings an electrified plug-in hybrid drive option.

In a statement, Jeep CEO Christian Meunier said: “The Jeep Grand Cherokee is our global flagship and will be leading the Jeep brand into a new era of premium refinement, innovative technology, advanced 4×4 capability and electrification.”

Inside, there are a pair of 10.1-inch screens for the driver display and infotainment system, as well as a 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display.

The hybrid Grand Cherokee is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors with a total power of 375 hp (276 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. The capacity of the 14.0-kWh lithium-ion battery is sufficient to cover 24 miles (40 kilometers) without the use of ICE, while the total combined driving range is 440 miles (708 kilometers).

The base 3.6-liter V6 petrol engine offers 289 hp (212 kW) and 260 lb-ft (352 Nm) of torque. Optional are the Trailhawk, Overland and Summit equipment packages with a 5.7-liter V8 engine delivering 362 hp (266 kW) and 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. All models use an eight-speed automatic transmission to transmit power to all wheels.

Source: Jeep

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