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Video Friday: Automotive Artistry

Cars That Think

BBC Archive ] I find the sound effects in this video to be very confusing. Wing ] Globalfoundries, a global semiconductor manufacturer, has turned to Spot to further automate their data collection for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. BBC Archive ] I find the sound effects in this video to be very confusing.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. People are scared that they’ll get stuck and have no way of charging the batteries, hey I have an idea why not build a wind turbine on the roof that way as you drive the turbine spins and charges the battery.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. And with EV maintenance you are less exposed to being ripped off buy the ICE car repairman. Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. — Larry 4.

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