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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

Green Car Congress

Ford launched a $50,000 challenge for software developers to write innovative apps to help consumers better understand and improve their personal fuel efficiency. Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

Baua Electric

While it’s already testing some of these ideas with the taxi-focused Niro Plus in South Korea, the first manufacturing step is Kia’s dedicated PBV factory , due to start production in 2025 set to make up to 150,000 vehicles annually. That will include global conversion (upfit) partners.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets another crazy camping mod perfect for the outdoors

Teslarati

Built from aerospace-grade composites, Space Campers developed the wedge design to last a lifetime, with all of the most appropriate accessories for a weekend in the wild. Over cab storage cubbies (upgradeable to kitchenette and sink via accessory kits). “Pull up anywhere and set up camp in minutes. 4” memory foam mattress.

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Video Friday: Mini Pupper

Cars That Think

The basic kit is $250, which includes just the custom parts, so you'll need to add your own 3D printed parts, some of the electronics, and the battery. A complete Mini Pupper kit is $500, or get it fully assembled for an extra $60. When you can't have robots fight each other in person because pandemic, you have to get creative.

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Using Manga to Spark Interest in STEM

Cars That Think

The system is designed to use cryptography to protect information from being altered or stolen. The idea for Sher-DeCusatis’s second comic, she says, came from a personal experience she had while volunteering for IEEE. Riko-chan uses her knowledge of aerodynamics to show her friend how to improve the plane’s design.

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Ford opening up Silicon Valley research lab

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company plans to open a Silicon Valley-based Research Lab—its first dedicated R&D office on the west coast—to scout for new technology and to find new partners to innovate personal mobility solutions for the future. and Ford employees working with connectivity platform partner Microsoft Corp. in Redmond, Wash.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Nostalgic Beach Supplies, Egg Cups and More

Baua Electric

Vacation’s Orange Gelée sunscreen is reminiscent of the vintage tanning staple Bain de Soleil, and this portable wine chiller designed in 1978 by Richard Carlson is easy to find on eBay. The designer Erin Silvers custom makes her ZingaraTerry loungewear from vintage YSL towels produced in the 1960s and ’70s.