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Here's Why Consumers Are Scared of Self-Driving Cars

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I also chat with our resident auto-parts and accessories expert Matthew Guy to learn about headlight restoration kits, and then Matthew and I dissect NASCAR's race at Texas last weekend. As always, you can find our podcast at the following places:& Spotify ,& Apple ,& Google ,& Amazon , and& iHeart Radio.

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Ford Launches Cool Off-Road App Only for Its Owners

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Simply downloading the app onto one’s device permits the use of trail maps, waypoint system, or navigation kit. If you think the app is all part of Polaris’ marketing efforts, you’re exactly right. The Bronco Trail App is available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Assembling a Price List

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I always wondered how much this kit really cost me, aside from tools, so I assembled a total parts price list and uploaded it to the Civic-EV Google Group here: [link] I'm a bit surprised I came out below $10K (barely). One of the high-wants for the kit was that it would cost Cheers, Tim.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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The situation is the result of supply-chain issues caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. WisyAI, which works on a mobile phone or tablet, was developed using Flutter , an open-source software development kit created by Google. The service itself has the power to process data and produce results in milliseconds.

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Open Source Tools and Open Hardware License

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The next hurdle was finding free tools with which to design various parts with. While I don't necessarily like using a commercially provided tool, Google Sketchup is really cool and allows people to quickly create 3D objects with annotated dimensions. I'm going to start with this as the documentation tool. Cheers, Tim.

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Are Homemade CPUs Alibaba’s Bid For Independence?

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parts or technology. sanctions, which also cut Huawei off from using Google's Android operating system, Huawei released its first RISC-V development platform to help engineers use its own Harmony operating system for smartphones, IoT gadgets, and other so-called edge devices. The urgency for doing so has been helped along by U.S.

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Ordering a Motor Adapter

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After some significant debate at the Civic-EV Google Group on whether to use a clutched or clutch-less system, I'm going to pursue using a clutched system for the initial revision of this kit. With a clutched system, I just order the shaft and transmission adapter from Electro Auto and everything is just done.

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