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KIT and e-bike manufacturer Coboc developing quick charging process for e-bike batteries

Green Car Congress

To shorten the charging time of e-bikes—in particular during daily use in the city—Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Coboc GmbH & Co. For preventive maintenance, information on the battery state is updated constantly. Presently, charging of an e-bike battery takes about two to four hours.

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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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Ford and Intel demonstrate in-car personalization with perceptual computing; Project Mobii

Green Car Congress

The joint research project, called Mobile Interior Imaging, or Project Mobii, explores how interior-facing cameras could be integrated with sensor technology and data already generated within and around the vehicle to create a more personalized and seamless interaction between driver and vehicle that transforms the driving experience.

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An Easy EV Conversion Kit For People

Open Source Civic EV Kit

After spending the past year and a half converting a Porsche 914 to an electric vehicle, I decided to expand my horizons by designing an open-source electric vehicle (EV) conversion kit for a commonly used car. I really appreciate Bob's willingness to share his wealth of information.

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Car modifications in India: What is legal and what’s not

Baua Electric

Legal car modifications in India Body kit installation: Body kit installation on a car is legal as long as it is fitted as a bolt-on and doesn’t interfere with the structure of the vehicle. Usually, these kits like body cladding, side panels, front splitter etc are often fitted to cars to enhance the looks of the vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz integrates iPhone and Siri into user experience of new A-Class

Green Car Congress

Via a new “Digital DriveStyle App”, developed in-house, together with the “Drive Kit Plus for the Apple iPhone”, drivers can now access all the key content of their iPhone through the in-vehicle display and enjoy safe and convenient operation of the device via the Controller on the center armrest.

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Rivian R1T and R1S customers report removal of Adventure Gear options

Teslarati

Following is the message reportedly sent by Rivian (as shared by Rivian Forum member Mister Person ). . We’re writing to inform you about an update we’re making to how our Adventure Gear is purchased. Off-Road Recovery Kit. Cargo Crossbars. Compact Spare Tire. We are updating the Gear Shop now.

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