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Video Friday: Robot Gecko Smashes Face Into Tree

Cars That Think

We'll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !): The subterranean stage is being set for the DARPA Subterranean Challenge Final Event at Louisville's Mega Cavern. The book is even free, too. Tune in Sept 21-24 on SubTV.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

That’s not the EV I booked … Who knew? I pre-booked months in advance. I note my booking said: Hyundai Kona Electric or similar compact SUV. I charge here for two hours – on my own, in a lonely car park – so I have enough juice to get back to the other town and try DC charging. Not fun at all.

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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? Some blind people read entire books that way. Leland: That’s a good question.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Anyway, after the Renew America Roadtrip with the Tesla run from New York to California, and after returning to Home Sweet Bisbee, it was time to get into the thinking mode of a three-in-one EVent back with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, DC. Washington DC to California and back in 30 days. 6000+ miles.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

I remember reading about an Air India event to honour the frequent flyer who had the most miles under his belt. With the cruise control on, managed to have a lovely conversation with Karthik on Jared Diamond’s excellent book Guns, Germs and Steel. (In Our booking was mistakenly done for the same day checkout.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more.