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Renesas Electronics introduces V2V and V2I communications solutions

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Renesas also delivers development starter kits that will enable system developers to immediately start application software development, leading to significant reductions in the development period for V2X systems. To ease these burdens, Renesas delivers V2X kit solutions that combine either the R-Car W1R or R-Car W2R with the R-Car W2H.

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Opel bringing Ampera with special nav system and Meriva EVs to iZEUS project on intelligent electric driving and recharging

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Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Smart charging Smart Grid' iZEUS Ampera.

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Add batteries and grid-charging, and you get PRIUS+, a "plug-in" hybrid (PHEV). Were making PRIUS+ happen.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

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He'd been selling kits for his mount in small numbers. rarely use on a road bike) applies a small amount of regenerative braking before the pads make contact–just as in my wife's Prius. The speed controller is connected to the motor and battery in the usual fashion, with an automotive-type blade fuse in line for safety.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Moj.io: pronounced (mo-jee-o) is cloud-connecting cars with a cellular device that lets apps on smart phones talk to virtually any car built after 1995. moj.io’s software developer kit will support apps for consumers, service providers and automotive retailers, connecting drivers to their driving world in real-time.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. With a starting base price of $32,000 (before rebates), the production Prius Plug-in features a 4.4 Click to enlarge. L/100km equivalent and 4.8

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

He'd been selling kits for his mount in small numbers. rarely use on a road bike) applies a small amount of regenerative braking before the pads make contact–just as in my wife's Prius. The speed controller is connected to the motor and battery in the usual fashion, with an automotive-type blade fuse in line for safety.

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