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The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version

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Swytch has previously been overwhelmed by demand when the company has released past versions , and so this might be a way to smooth out production curves and moderate all of the immediate demand they see when launching new models. As Swytch’s CEO Oliver Montague commented: “This is an exciting time for Swytch.

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Uno Minda gears up for anticipated aftermarket parts boom  | Autocar Professional

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Uno Minda, a leading auto parts supplier, acknowledges the recent surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand but anticipates a delayed need for corresponding aftermarket parts. While the company expects EV products to drive demand within the next 2-3 years, it has already identified these parts and is prepared for a near-future launch.

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A DIY Calorie Counter More Accurate Than a Smartphone

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Even without the lockdowns, many parts of the world have been facing an obesity epidemic, which has created a need to help people manage their weight. The answer is yes—and it's one you can build yourself with parts any maker can easily obtain. We broke out every possible sensor we had in the lab and attached them to participants.

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Order book opens for Swindon Powertrain’s High Power Density (HPD) EV system

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The 80kW production unit is smaller and lighter than the concept, making it suited for sports, recreation and light commercial applications as well as classic car conversions. Customers can now order Swindon Powertrain’s High Power Density (HPD) EV system with deliveries starting in August.

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Elephant Robotics Unveils New Desktop Educational Robots for 2023

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This year, the company is unveiling completely improved and upgraded products to make robotics even more accessible in education. The products’ portability, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness have helped schools integrate robotics as part of their programs and courses.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

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IoTIZER is a prototype of a mechanical hijacking device (MHD), designed to replace human manipulation of existing products. Part of the project involved putting some prototypes in the homes of potential users. As one user commented, "I think it is easy, because I can do it while looking at the product.

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This slightly shady $500 kit turns your e-bike into an electric snowmobile

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I do have to let you know going into this that the product page is very light on details, so I’ve had to suss out some specs here. I feel like any self-respecting DIY electric snowmobile should cost significantly more than this. That’s kind of where I’m sitting with this DIY snowmobile kit. But hey, I’ll try anything once!

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