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Omnitek develops diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for Mercedes OM904/OM906

Green Car Congress

Omnitek has developed a kit that can be used to convert the globally popular Mercedes diesel engines OM904 and OM906 into natural gas engines. Omnitek’s proprietary diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kit is used for bus and truck applications, as well as stationary applications. Reassembling engine.

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Renesas Electronics delivers 2nd-gen ADAS view solution kit for surround view, electronic mirrors and driver monitoring for autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced a new all-in-one Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) view solution kit. The up to eight automotive cameras of the solution kit allow developers to collect data from the environment for sensor fusion, being a necessary step towards autonomous drive.

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Mopar Teases Electric Crate Swap, Maybe

The Truth About Cars

The slab-flat hood definitely looks like a late-‘60s Charger, given the scalloped lines and overall shape. & Some of those offerings from The General include parts of the entire package whilst others include the whole kit and kaboodle: battery, motor system, the works.

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Qualcomm introducing Drive Data platform for sensor fusion

Green Car Congress

These capabilities will be key for many connected car applications, from shared mobility and fleet management to 3D high-definition mapping and automated driving. Additionally, Qualcomm Technologies is offering a deep-learning software development kit (SDK).

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

EV Central

inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a whole bunch of active safety kit like AEB, lane keeping and active cruise, along with seven airbags, all of which contributed to its five-star safety rating. The cabin is wrapped in fabric and faux-leather, and the front seats are heated. Another bZ4X benefit is cabin space.

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Thoughts on the Kit and Belktronix System

Open Source Civic EV Kit

Before I forget all the stuff I've learned, I'd like to capture some thoughts about the Open-Source kit and my experience with the Belktronix system. Good points about the open-source Civic-Kit: I really appreciate keeping the clutch. These definitely need to be enclosed. No acid spill either.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

EVs are powered with an electric motor and inverter rather than an internal combustion engine, their internal components are radically different to ICEVs. In fact, New Zealand Has established its own EV training and certification program, the ‘ EV Engineering Certification Programme (EVECP). What if my EV tyre goes flat?