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Andrew Leland on Assistive Tech for the Blind

Cars That Think

So, who better to have written the newly released book The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight , which presents a history of blindness that touches on events and advances in social, political, artistic, and technological realms? The way a Braille cell works is there’s as many as six dots arranged on a two-by-three grid.

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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Cold starts mean more pollution.

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Happy IEEE Day!

Cars That Think

In our world full of fad diets and halfway completed DIY projects, grit — sustained passion and perseverance — seems to be wanting. E-Books and Publications. Free E-Book: Engineering Activities For The Classroom – Vol. In Book 2 of his IEEE-USA educational series, Harry T. The Birthplace Of The AC Grid. Learn more.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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Electric two-wheelers, rickshaws, cars, etc. Jezza Motors – E-Rickshaw manufacturer Ather Energy – Electric Scooter manufacturer Strom Motor s – Electric Car manufacturer. The electric car from Strom Motors, the Strom R3 is a three-wheel electric car. Along with electric cars.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Postal Service. Reply ↓ ↑ report 7 John 2:26PM (4/22/2009) great first step!!

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Just as we have become accustomed to plugging in our cell phones everyday, the habit of plugging in your car after returning home could easily become second nature. The only time involved is the few seconds it takes to plug in and later, unplug, your car and possibly press a button. Hey, maybe you got an email during the drive, right?