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Add OVMS to your Nissan LEAF

Electric Auto Association

One end of the module includes a DB9 connector used to connect to the vehicle (via a customized ODB-II adapter), as well as SMA connectors for both cellular and GPS (optional) antennas. I recommend a thorough review of the available documentation before configuring your OVMS module. if you intend to use the 4G modem.

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Ford OpenXC platform out of beta; open-source hardware and software platform

Green Car Congress

By connecting cars and trucks to wireless networks, and giving unheard-of access to vehicle data, entirely new application categories and hardware modules can be explored—safety, energy efficiency, sharing, health; the list goes on. Connectivity is an increasingly important part of the total user experience while driving.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

For many of us, the Internet is part of daily life. Last year the IEEE Future Networks initiative ran the inaugural IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge to seek out innovative projects and ideas aimed at increasing connectivity. The resilient networks can share a backhaul connection.

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25 Must-Have Accessories for Electric Vehicles

Get Electric Vehicle

Portable chargers are designed to be compatible with various charging plug types, ensuring they can connect to different EV models. Simply plug it into a standard electrical outlet and connect it to your EV #3. Simply plug it into a standard electrical outlet and connect it to your EV #3.

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Radar Imaging Could Be the Key to Monitoring Climate Change

Cars That Think

As a child, Alberto Moreira discovered his passion for electronics from the kits for exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that his father bought him every month. The kits taught him not only about electronics but also about chemistry and physics. That’s why the approach is called synthetic-aperture radar.

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Continental Demonstrates AutoLinQ and Outlines Plans for Android in the Automotive Industry

Green Car Congress

During the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Continental is demonstrating its AutoLinQ Connected Services Platform. As part of the demonstration, the company is debuting the first automotive-grade head unit capable of downloading Android applications. Android, developed by the Open Handset Alliance, is a mobile software platform.

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Who Really Invented the Thumb Drive?

Cars That Think

The gadget, roughly the size of a pack of chewing gum, held 8 megabytes of data and required no external power source, drawing power directly from a computer when connected. Although not widely taken up as a stand-alone device, its Wi-Fi connectivity made it suitable for consumer electronics devices such as cameras and toys.

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