Cars That Think

MAY 7, 2022

If I could just connect the HVAC system to my iPhone, I could control it from anywhere. But the technology that I needed to make it happen—reliable low-cost communications, cheap screens and processors—didn’t exist yet. But no matter where we went, we could not escape one thing: the goddamn thermostat. The plan was a break.

Tahoe 91

Tahoe Google Installation Building 91

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

We’ve got all kinds of new robots, and right now is an excellent time to buy one (or a dozen), since many of them are on sale this week. Lego has decided to discontinue its classic Mindstorms robotics kits, but they’ll be supported for another couple of years and this is your last chance to buy one. Lego Robotics Kits. Amazon Astro.

Kits 116

Kits Affordable IDEA Escape 116

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. Instead they could buy back electricity at peak hours from vehicle drivers. Remember its PURE D.C.

Grid 28

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28