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Is it Possible to Retrofit an Old Car with an EV Drivetrain?

Clean Fleet Report

A new or used EV might be an easier choice If you’re undeterred and want to proceed with a conversion anyway, keep in mind that certain types of cars lend themselves to the process better than others. Likewise, lighter vehicles make better candidates for conversions given that less weight translates into greater range.

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Punching above its weight

Electric Auto Association

They’ve all been incredibly important to building our chapter in terms of inspiration, organizational effort, and effective visioning.” If you want to have an in-depth discussion about EVs, solar installation, or anything environmental, you don’t need the usual 5-minute pre-conversation.

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After 50 Years, Digital Voices Speak Again

Cars That Think

Instead, they were encoded in the grooves of a phonograph record bound inside the magazine. And there they would have stayed without a chance conversation and assistance from some very capable librarians and archivists. The reason for their ongoing absence is that they never actually appeared in print.

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The Next High-Tech Tool for the Auto Aftermarket? Voice Assistants 

Clean Fleet Report

KITT was not just the trusty sidekick for David Hasselhoff, who played the series hero, but a vision of what’s possible at the intersection of the most advanced automotive and conversational AI technologies. . When cars began to talk back (image from Automobile Magazine). RAIN is a leader in voice technology and conversational AI.

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Tesla co-founder shares warning about OEM’s EV focus: “They haven’t really done the math fully”

Teslarati

While conversing with startup investor Jason Calacanis’ in an episode of YouTube’s This Week in Startups , Straubel covered several topics, including Tesla’s early days, the importance of battery recycling, and how some OEMs’ alleged complete dedication to electric vehicles may not be very well thought out at all. . .’

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

Its wholly interpretive guidelines can be used to approve or disapprove a building, addition or remodel completely on subjective principles. I went down to the Building Dept and they said, “It will be two weeks before we get back to you.” And then the senior gentlemen in the building with the Safety Dept. What happened?”.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

Cars That Think

Before we launch into this episode, I’d like to let listeners know that the cost of membership in the IEEE is currently 50 percent off for the rest of the year, giving you access to perks, including Spectrum Magazine and lots of education and career resources. So go to IEEE.org/join to get started.

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