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Delphi Introduces Handheld Diesel Fuel Analyser for First Level Fuel Diagnostics

Green Car Congress

Delphi, a leading OE manufacturer of advanced diesel fuel injection systems, is launching at the 2010 Automechanika show a new fuel analyser that will enable workshops, garages and fleets to perform real-time analysis of fuel content at an affordable price. Immediate and accurate analysis of the fuel is therefore critical.

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Six start-ups move into Volkswagen Gläserne Manufaktur from fourth competition

Green Car Congress

The winners will develop diagnosis solutions for batteries, new vehicle navigation systems, innovative image processing, smart-home solutions for cars, and retrofit kits for autonomous driving. They aim to achieve this by bundling global self-driving software solutions onto one platform.

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

EV Central

Most EV-converted classics roll out of home workshops, but when manufacturers join the party it’s recognition of how a brand’s heritage can blend with very modern propulsion. Ergo, why let aftermarket EV companies take the cash when you can get Jeep-stamped (and warranty-backed) kit to modernise your classic.

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

Green Car Congress

Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president of Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln, announced the contest at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. More than 1,500 developers have registered to download the OpenXC software development kit since it became publicly available in January 2013.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

billion people around the world who don’t have meaningful access to it, according to a Brookings Institution report, “Bridging the Global Digital Divide.” Sixteen Nimble units have been built by community “clusters” for delivering mobile training workshops and establishing networks. But that’s not the case for more than 3.5

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If youre an engineer or an advanced do-it-yourselfer who is comfortable around high voltage batteries and automotive workshops, you can join the discussion and the project! The kit is designed so the batteries can be upgraded to lithium-phosphate.) About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say.

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