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• Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster loses roof, keeps the speed

  06-09-2017 23:19
  
  Filed under:Lamborghini,Convertible,SupercarsThe power and top speed are identical.Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster loses roof, keeps the speed Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster loses roof, keeps the speed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:19:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China takes lead in EV deployment, according to new measure

  06-09-2017 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  China, once lagging in electrified-vehicle deployment, has become a global leader, according to a new measurement created by consulting firm AlixPartners.
  
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• Want to beat LA traffic? Chargers QB Philip Rivers has found a way

  06-09-2017 21:50
  
  Filed under:Celebrities,Cadillac,SUV,Luxury,SpecialtyIt's much more than a high-roof Cadillac Escalade.Continue reading Want to beat LA traffic? Chargers QB Philip Rivers has found a way Want to beat LA traffic? Chargers QB Philip Rivers has found a way originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch as Texas woman slips handcuffs, swipes police car for 100 mph chase

  06-09-2017 21:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Police/EmergencyA shoplifting call gone way wrong.Continue reading Watch as Texas woman slips handcuffs, swipes police car for 100 mph chase Watch as Texas woman slips handcuffs, swipes police car for 100 mph chase originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autonomous Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE concept revealed

  06-09-2017 21:29
  
  James Brodie2017-09-07 09:00
  Jaguar's FUTURE-TYPE concept shows brand's vision for the future, and features a unique 'Sayer' steering wheel to aid car sharingAlongside the reveal of the Jaguar E-Type Zero prototype and the announcement that JLR plans to electrify every new car it makes from 2020 onwards, Jaguar has issued what it calls its ‘vision for 2040 and beyond’, with a new concept car revealed at the group’s Tech Fest in London.
  Called the Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE, it’s
  
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• An army of tow trucks tackles Houston's flood-damaged cars

  06-09-2017 21:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  How do you remove hundreds of thousands of damaged cars from a massive city still mired in water and muck? Tow-truck driver Alex Toll will tell you: one vehicle at a time.
  
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• Bollinger Motors teases four-door B1 electric truck – in orange

  06-09-2017 21:20
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Technology,SUV,Truck,Electric,Future,Off-RoadIt also gets more storage room.Continue reading Bollinger Motors teases four-door B1 electric truck – in orange Bollinger Motors teases four-door B1 electric truck – in orange originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• All new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will be electrified from 2020

  06-09-2017 21:16
  
  James Brodie2017-09-07 10:21
  Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr Ralf Speth confirms that all the brand's new models will be electrified by 2020Jaguar Land Rover is the latest car manufacturer to announce its plans for an electric future, confirming at its inaugural Tech Fest that every new model the group makes from 2020 will feature an electrified variant. 
  Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover CEO, said: “Every new Jaguar Land Rover model line will be electrified from 2020, giving our customers ev
  
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• House passes self-driving car bill

  06-09-2017 21:01
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Emerging TechnologiesLegal hurdles for autonomous cars are starting to fall.Continue reading House passes self-driving car bill House passes self-driving car bill originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:01:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. Senate panel to look at self-driving commercial trucks

  06-09-2017 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Senate Commerce Committee plans a hearing next Wednesday on the future of self-driving commercial trucks that will include the chief executive of Navistar International and safety advocates.
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster roars in for Frankfurt 2017

  06-09-2017 20:44
  
  2017-09-06 19:40
  The new Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster gets the modifications already seen on the hard-top carLamborghini has taken the lid of its latest supercar – the Aventador S Roadster. This raging bull is expected to cost £251,462 here in the UK, and comes equipped a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing 740hp and 690Nm of torque at 5,500rpm.
  Should you push its permanent four-wheel-drive system to the maximum, the S will get from a standstill to 62mph in 3 seconds fla
  
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• Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster revealed at Frankfurt 2017

  06-09-2017 20:44
  
  2017-09-11 20:25
  Modifications made to Lamborghini's hard-top extended to Aventador S RoadsterLamborghini has revealed the 2018 Aventador S Roadster at the Frankfurt Motor Show, carrying a price tag of £251,462 and a housing a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 with 730bhp and 690Nm of torque.
  Equipped with four-wheel-drive, the Aventador S Roadster will do 0-62mph in 3.0 seconds, one tenth slower than the hardtop version thanks to a 50kg weight penalty added by the retractab
  
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• U.S. House unanimously approves sweeping self-driving car measure

  06-09-2017 20:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The U.S. House unanimously approved a sweeping proposal to speed the deployment of self-driving cars without human controls and bar states from blocking autonomous vehicles.
  
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• Mazda to electrify entire range by 2035

  06-09-2017 20:32
  
  James Brodie2017-09-06 23:01
  Mazda's entire range to consist of mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric models, but there will be no fuel cell vehiclesMazda has laid out its future plans for electrified and autonomous vehicles at its Global Tech Forum in Frankfurt, announcing that from 2035, every new Mazda sold will be electrified in some way.
  Mazda’s range will boast mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric models, though the firm has no plans to develop fuel cell vehicles.
  
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• White House, states set for showdown over mpg rules

  06-09-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration and major states appear to be headed for a showdown over landmark rules aimed at doubling the fuel efficiency of vehicles sold in the United States.
  
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• Trump administration, states headed for showdown over fuel rules

  06-09-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Trump administration and major U.S. states appear to be headed for a showdown over landmark rules aimed at doubling the fuel efficiency of vehicles sold in the United States.
  
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• VW preps for learning curve on autonomous, electric and connected vehicles

  06-09-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW is preparing for a steep learning curve in the transition to autonomous, electric and connected vehicles.Burkhard Huhnke, VW's senior vice president of e-mobility, said it will take years to get new vehicle technology "nearly to perfection."
  
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• What you need to know about the 2018 Nissan Leaf

  06-09-2017 19:54
  
  Filed under:Videos,Autoblog Minute,Original VideoThe 2018 Nissan Leaf is more powerful and less expensive than the model it's replacing.Continue reading What you need to know about the 2018 Nissan Leaf What you need to know about the 2018 Nissan Leaf originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:54:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan chooses value over range with new Leaf

  06-09-2017 19:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nissan introduced its second generation Nissan Leaf electric vehicle with a range of 150 miles -- a 40 percent increase from its predecessor but still a far cry from competing EVs.
  
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• Porsche InnoDrive moves cruise control forward — and through the curves

  06-09-2017 19:45
  
  Filed under:Porsche,Technology,Luxury,PerformancePorsche InnoDrive calculates "the perfect, efficient longitudinal drive strategy."Continue reading Porsche InnoDrive moves cruise control forward — and through the curves Porsche InnoDrive moves cruise control forward — and through the curves originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Automotive Security in a CAN - Electronic Design

  06-09-2017 19:27 via electronicdesign.com
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  Automotive Security in a CAN
  Electronic Design
  With car safety issues extrapolating due to the rapid increase in electronics, the automotive security market has been forced to immediately transition from effectively no security to robust security implementations. Bill Boldt | Sep 06, 2017. Download ...
  
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• ANALYSIS - Changan architectures and future models

  06-09-2017 19:03
  The parent company has been trading for 155 years, so Changan knows a thing or two about being successful in business. The automotive division has this year fallen prey to the ongoing surge in sales by Geely's Emgrand brand in China, recently losing its fifth place in that market. However, having sold 662,620 passenger vehicles so far in 2017, it is far from failing, especially as Changan remains ahead of the Nissan, Baojun, Haval and Ford brands.
  
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• Management briefing - Frankfurt motor show overview

  06-09-2017 19:01
  Did Mercedes-AMG win the battle of the clicks for news coverage from the 2017 Frankfurt IAA? The Project ONE hypercar was certainly one of the highlights - when did we last see an F1 engine in a road car? In the world of important new production cars, the VW T-Roc and Polo were the stand outs, while for futuristic prototypes, Audi was surely the winner with its Aicon concept.
  
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• New Mercedes-AMG GT C 2017 review

  06-09-2017 18:46
  
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  Image 1 of 15 6 Sep, 2017 5:30pmLawrence Allan
  The hard-top Mercedes AMG GT C sits centrally in the AMG GT range but does it represent the sweet spot?The Mercedes AMG GT was just one car two years ago, but the model line-up has expanded so rapidly since that the car maker now refers to it as the “AMG GT family”. With everything from the base 470bhp GT to the track-focused, 577bhp GT R, there’s plenty of choice to whet the appetite of sports car fans. But where doe
  
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• U.S. average fuel economy edged down in August

  06-09-2017 18:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  The average fuel economy of new light vehicles sold in the U.S. in August was 25.3 mpg, down 0.1 mpg from July.
  
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• FRANKFURT: Daimler to demo EQ Ready EV buyers help app

  06-09-2017 18:38
  Daimler claims its new EQ Ready app will help motorists decide whether it makes sense for them to switch to an electric car or hybrid.
  
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• The new Lotus Evora GT430 Sport is quicker with an automatic

  06-09-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Lotus,Maserati,Coupe,Lightweight,PerformanceThis is a slightly less hardcore GT430.Continue reading The new Lotus Evora GT430 Sport is quicker with an automatic The new Lotus Evora GT430 Sport is quicker with an automatic originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Euro NCAP rates nine new cars, new Ford Fiesta gets five stars

  06-09-2017 18:20
  Euro NCAP has released safety ratings for nine new cars.
  
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• Volkswagen I.D. Crozz coming to Frankfurt with more production-ready bodywork

  06-09-2017 18:10
  
  Filed under:Green,Frankfurt Motor Show,Volkswagen,Crossover,Concept Cars,Electric,FutureThe production Crozz will be released in 2020 or 2021.Continue reading Volkswagen I.D. Crozz coming to Frankfurt with more production-ready bodywork Volkswagen I.D. Crozz coming to Frankfurt with more production-ready bodywork originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Karma Revero refresh spied in California

  06-09-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Fisker,Green Automakers,Sedan,Hybrid,LuxuryThe current car is running on dated technology.Continue reading Karma Revero refresh spied in California Karma Revero refresh spied in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fewer 0% deals as vehicles languish on dealership lots

  06-09-2017 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Vehicles sat on dealership lots longer in August than at any point since mid-2009. Even so, the 0 percent financing deals that can spur sales ebbed, Edmunds said.
  
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• Recaro Automotive Seating Unveils New Performance Car Seats at IAA 2017 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  06-09-2017 17:58 via prnewswire.co.uk
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  Recaro Automotive Seating Unveils New Performance Car Seats at IAA 2017
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The global leader of performance car seats, Recaro Automotive Seating showcases an extended portfolio at the 67th International Auto Show (IAA) from September 12 - 24, 2017, in Frankfurt, Germany. Adient's product group is revealing the all-new modular ...and more »
  
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• IIHS gives good ratings to 4 of 8 midsize pickups in crash test

  06-09-2017 17:50
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Videos,Chevrolet,GMC,Nissan,Toyota,Safety,TruckContinue reading IIHS gives good ratings to 4 of 8 midsize pickups in crash testIIHS gives good ratings to 4 of 8 midsize pickups in crash testoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New Ford Transit Custom PHEV hybrid van arrives to star in clean air project

  06-09-2017 17:30
  
  2017-09-06 16:30
  Ford is working with 13 organisations in London to trail its new plug-in hybrid Transit Custom vans in a bid to deliver cleaner city airSet for a production in 2019, the electric Ford Transit Custom van has been shown off to the public for the first time. The Transit Custom PHEV, is designed to have a maximum electric range of 31 miles, a figure that rises to 310 miles thanks to the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine featuring as a range extender. The EcoBoost unit d
  
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• Mazda SKYACTIV-X prototype review

  06-09-2017 17:17
  
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  Image 1 of 10 6 Sep, 2017 11:00pmJames Brodie
  We've been for a drive in a car powered by Mazda's new SKYACTIV-X engine, which promises improved performance, better economy and less CO2In 2019, Mazda hopes to become the first car manufacturer to offer compression ignition petrol engines in production vehicles by way of a completely new generation engine – SKYACTIV-X. 
  While other mainstream carmakers have been bigging up electrification, Mazda thinks that time isn’t
  
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• Mobile Promotions talks automotive - Exhibition World

  06-09-2017 17:13 via exhibitionworld.co.uk
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  Mobile Promotions talks automotive
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  We are one of many global nations in love with and fascinated by the motor car. The car's industrial heritage and freedom of movement ensures car brands excel at the huge development opportunities the strong market demands. Appreciating not just ...
  
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• Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates Market for Automotive Worth 3.89 Billion USD by 2022 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  06-09-2017 17:07 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates Market for Automotive Worth 3.89 Billion USD by 2022
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  The report "Over the Air (OTA) Updates Market for Automotive by Technology (SOTA and FOTA), Application (ECU, TCU, Infotainment, and Safety & Security), Vehicle Type (PC and CV), Electric Vehicle Type (BEV, HEV, and PHEV), and Region - Global ...and more »
  
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• Detroit Electric releases sketch of 3 planned EVs

  06-09-2017 16:55
  
  Filed under:Green,Plants/Manufacturing,China,UK,Crossover,Sedan,ElectricThe startup is reinvigorated with $1.8 billion in Chinese money.Continue reading Detroit Electric releases sketch of 3 planned EVs Detroit Electric releases sketch of 3 planned EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:55:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Latest Mini John Cooper Works GP is a radical-looking concept car

  06-09-2017 16:45
  
  Filed under:Frankfurt Motor Show,PerformanceNo word on production, but we wouldn't rule it out.Continue reading Latest Mini John Cooper Works GP is a radical-looking concept car Latest Mini John Cooper Works GP is a radical-looking concept car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• AutoFi, Tricor partner in Canada

  06-09-2017 16:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  AutoFi, a company that automates online vehicle sales and financing, will enter Canada in 2018, partnering first with FandI company Tricor Automotive Group.
  
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• TIDAL music partners with Mercedes-Benz

  06-09-2017 16:04
  Mercedes-Benz and music and entertainment streaming platform, TIDAL, have announced a long-term partnership. In the next few months, Mercedes-Benz customers that have connected their car to the 'Mercedes me' Portal will be able to access a complimentary TIDAL HiFi membership.
  
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• Taiwan sales jump 60% in August

  06-09-2017 15:41
  New vehicle sales in Taiwan jumped by almost 60% to 36,575 units in August from weak year earlier sales of 22,874 units, according to local reports citing industry sources.
  
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• Waymo is Poised to Become Largest Autonomous Technology Company in the Automotive Industry by 2030 - PR Newswire UK (press release)

  06-09-2017 15:19 via prnewswire.co.uk
  Waymo is Poised to Become Largest Autonomous Technology Company in the Automotive Industry by 2030
  PR Newswire UK (press release)
  SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Waymo, the autonomous technology company under the Alphabet conglomerate, is at the forefront of developing autonomous driving software for cars. With over 3 million miles of on-road testing of ...and more »
  
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• The Automotive Industry: An Impending Storm? - The Market Mogul

  06-09-2017 15:06 via themarketmogul.com
  The Market Mogul
  The Automotive Industry: An Impending Storm?
  The Market Mogul
  The types of finance deals currently being offered in the automotive industry can be complex. A hire purchase deal is one of the simpler deals: the larger the deposit, the lower the repayments on the car. In a bid to ignite sales during the last ...
  
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• New Jeep Wrangler caught nearly uncovered

  06-09-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,Jeep,SUV,Off-RoadAlmost all the details are visible.Continue reading New Jeep Wrangler caught nearly uncovered New Jeep Wrangler caught nearly uncovered originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• PSA partners with AI startup for self-driving pilot

  06-09-2017 14:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  PSA Group and self-driving startup AImotive are partnering to develop technology capable of level 4 autonomy.
  
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• August green-car demand flat as Toyota lag offsets U.S. gains

  06-09-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Green,BMW,Chevrolet,Ford,Nissan,Tesla,Toyota,Volkswagen,United States,Electric,HybridFord and Chevy rise, Toyota falls as August green-car sales are about even with last year's.Continue reading August green-car demand flat as Toyota lag offsets U.S. gains August green-car demand flat as Toyota lag offsets U.S. gains originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Sep 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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