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Add OVMS to your Nissan LEAF

Electric Auto Association

One end of the module includes a DB9 connector used to connect to the vehicle (via a customized ODB-II adapter), as well as SMA connectors for both cellular and GPS (optional) antennas. I recommend performing all firmware operations while not connected to the vehicle (e.g. Tip : Make sure you are on some version of release 3.3

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Ford OpenXC platform out of beta; open-source hardware and software platform

Green Car Congress

By connecting cars and trucks to wireless networks, and giving unheard-of access to vehicle data, entirely new application categories and hardware modules can be explored—safety, energy efficiency, sharing, health; the list goes on. Connectivity is an increasingly important part of the total user experience while driving.

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Education Week Spotlights Programs for Students and Professionals

Cars That Think

EDT IEEE President and CEO Saifur Rahman kicks off Education Week with a session on how the organization can serve as a vital connection between policymakers and the engineering and technology communities in bringing technological solutions to meet the universal challenge of climate change.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

The following is a list of some of the things that I packed that helped to make our trip even more exciting: Portable Grill : One of the things we were looking forward to the most on our road trip was eating some delicious barbecue from our portable grill.

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5 great electric cars still eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant

Drive EV

3 is set to become the people’s electric car with ample range, interior space equivalent to the class above and all the kit you will ever need. Here is the full list of eligible vehicles taken from the OZEV Website. Hyundai KONA Electric (39kWh) – SE Connect. The new Id.3 Hyundai Kona – ÂŁ30,625. MG 5 EV ÂŁ24,495.

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EV Toolbox

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Before the accessory battery discharge yesterday, I wrote down a list of things to keep in the EV in case there was a breakdown out on the road. I came up with the following items. Any comments for additions or modifications would be welcome. Next up: fixing the stranded car, looking at the PakTrakr and getting the heater fan to work.

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Top 5 best and most affordable electric cars in India in 2023

Electric Vehicles India

List of Top 5 best and affordable electric cars in India in 2023 PMV EaS E Tata Tiago EV Citroen eC3 Tata Tigor EV Tata Nexon EV Prime PMV EaS E PMV Electric has launched its EaS-E electric vehicle in India with nearly 6,000 pre-orders worldwide. Additionally, the Tigor EV comes with a puncture repair kit and automatic headlights and wipers.

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