Cars That Think

AUGUST 12, 2024

When Amazon Web Services paid US $650 million in March for another data center to add to its armada, the tech giant thought it was buying a steady supply of nuclear energy to power it, too. A data center could just connect to the grid and draw from the same supply as everyone else, Clark says.

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Cars That Think

MAY 17, 2023

The war between Russia and Ukraine is making a lot of high-tech military systems look like so many gold-plated irrelevancies. That’s why both sides are relying increasingly on low-tech alternatives–dumb artillery shells instead of pricey missiles, and drones instead of fighter aircraft. That’s not cheap, except by U.S.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. These high-flying, low-tech aircraft are already in use for surveillance, hovering at 18,000 to 27,000 meters to track drug runners.

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

2025 Volvo EX90: Price and equipment You can have your EX90 in two flavours and neither are particularly cheap. Tech is covered by a 14.5-inch A 5G connection allows for Over-The-Air updates on both models, too. So, should the Volvo EX90 be on your shopping list?

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Furthermore, industry shifts in automotive design has made cars more tech heavy and not in ways that are universally appealing. Your author loves a Casio wristwatch because its a cheap and functional tool. The very notion of craftsmanship is arguably at odds with how modern vehicles are designed. Lets return to Wageners watch analogy.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide Fight for Green Tech Domination Peter Adams We worry more and more about the carbon footprint of semiconductor manufacturing, but this story was actually a win for the climate. Since the IC was invented, all of the metal that connects transistors was formed above the silicon surface.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

But this tech gets you only so far: Noise cancellation works just for relatively low frequencies, and the overall hearing protection that earbuds can offer is also relatively limited. I was on the hunt for another cheap small MEMS mic that could handle louder sound sources. I found the Vesper VM2020 , with an impressive AOP of 149 dB!

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 10, 2022

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. Computer users badly needed a cheap, high-capacity, reliable, portable storage device. Flash memory became cheap and robust enough for consumer use by 1995.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 26, 2024

BOOSTING COMPETITIVENESS Huawei’s market entry has been smoothed by the sheer pace of development in the industry, with legacy automakers struggling to keep up with EV manufacturers such as BYD who are packing one-time premium features into cars as cheap as USD 20,000.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

And it's far from clear that people drawn in by cheap remittances will also use the app for everyday payments, particularly when they have to be made in cryptocurrency rather than local currency. Even with Facebook's massive user base that will take a long time, says Maynard.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The biggest leap forward happened in 2012 when it was discovered that USB stick TV tuners using the RTL2832U demodulator chip could be tapped to make very cheap but effective SDR receivers. Building off the demand stimulated by this activity, a number of manufacturers have started making premium, but still relatively cheap, SDRs.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s funny to see that nearly every sporty car on the road has followed this path of high-tech performance. It’s not cheap, that’s for certain. But these days, nothing is cheap, and those with the means have fewer choices for a genuinely fun toy car at something approaching a reasonable price.&

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class To demonstrate the energy efficiency of the one-off EQXX, this aerodynamic tech testbed was driven more than 1000km on a single charge last year. Called MMA, for Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture, it draws on innovative engineering ideas tried out in the Vision EQXX.

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Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The unit connects via Bluetooth and has a set of speakers, as well as an integrated microphone. Do keep in mind Sena products are not cheap. The Fenix AR-1 is also supposed to have features like a way to use both the HUD and the rear camera without the need to use a connected phone. Sena is not exactly cheap. Interested?

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

Theres also bold styling as part of the new EV direction and an anticipated influx of fresh tech to help the iX3 continue its sales success in the luxury class. With five seats and a tech-laden cabin the Sealion 7 looks set to shake up an increasingly busy mid-sized electric SUV segment. BYD Sealion 7 BYD Sealion 7. inch screens.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. The GT-Line also gets Kia’s first telematics system, known as Kia Connect. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Kia Niro EV GT-Line.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

There will be single-motor front-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive models available and a lengthy list of tech that includes remote connectivity and dual 12.3-inch None of which will be cheap, the Polestar 3 is priced from $132,900 before on-roads. Renault Megane e-Tech 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

The eTH electric RV features a luxurious interior, smart tech, and clean energy for a week of off-grid capabilities. It features a flexible dashboard/ office desk, integrated entertainment, and driver assist tech. The eTH is also equipped with Starlink to keep you connected wherever your travels take you.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. Safety tech looks deep. How much will the EV3 cost, and what about Kia’s other EVs?

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 10, 2023

The 2024 Ranger gets new styling, a V6 engine option, and new safety and tech features. Previous Rangers felt a little cheap inside, even in top trims, but Ford said it upgraded the truck’s materials and design to feel more premium. Tech upgrades include a standard 8-inch digital gauge cluster and an available 12.4-inch

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 21, 2023

Despite my being eager to take the Super Duty off-road, the tech Ford has dedicated to towing alone is genuinely impressive. With upgrades to the Super Duty focused on tech, Ford Pro is offering a new software suite tailored specifically for its commercial and fleet customers. I’ve certainly got mixed opinions about connected vehicles.

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Plug In India

JUNE 11, 2021

The annual subscription for connectivity and updates is optional. Different packages related to servicing and connectivity available from Rs 1500 to Rs 3600 per annum. The Ather 450X and 450 Plus are true connected scooters - with remote monitoring, over the air we software updates etc. The scooter is not connected.

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Your vehicle’s charging cable is either tethered to the charger through a fixed connection or untethered through a type 1 or type 2 socket. Perhaps the reason why car owners opt for this type of charger connection is its longevity and fast speed charging. The vast majority of new EVs are now using type 2 chargers.

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

While it’s not cheap, the EV9 comes loaded with equipment and technology to help justify a circa-$100K starting price when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023. Plus there will be Kia Connect, which allows for over-the-air software updates and the possibility of a basic subscription service for additional features.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 7, 2022

Adjusted for inflation, they cost about US $8,000 and weren’t even a thousandth as fast as a cheap gaming computer today. Neither of these merged realities were the slightest bit immersive, presenting images on a flat plane rather than connected to the real world in 3D space. The other option was to invest $60,000 in a.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Contrasting the two, Volvo is “warm and welcoming,” with “natural and humanistic” materials and style, but Polestar is “pure and minimalistic” with design that indicates it’s “high-tech and exclusive.” Volvo’s first EV.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

But that style does come at a price for taller passengers; Tesla has upped its interior-material game; and the car that’s so forward-thinking still lacks some tech polish found in Tesla and other competitors. Both require a wired USB-A connection, which boggles the mind. It should be on the shopping list.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Getting the technology from an unwieldy, lab-size behemoth to a reliable, portable product took a major shift in mind-set: The tech staff of these companies, mostly Ph.D. Then, to choose their lasers, Abo-Shaeer and his coworkers asked themselves which ones were the most robust, cheap, and well-engineered.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Blania says that about seven months after the team started work on the project, he told them, “This is super interesting tech, but I think you don’t understand what a big deal it actually is.”. Signing up involves scanning users’ irises and keeping records that connect those scans with their digital wallets.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Part of the pitch for a private digital currency could be offering people in these communities access to cheap, secure financial services. The owner of a FIL token is essentially buying a security connected to (and making a bet on) revenue in the data-storage market. Google also has a huge base of both consumer and business users.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

if using the more common 7.4kW home wallbox that only requires a single-phase connection). Cabin tech, space and trinkets. There’s plenty of places for odds and ends and the finishes present well, although have some cheap elements. A domestic powerpoint takes 35.5 hours for a full charge. On the road in the ID.4.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this case, the 2″ tires offer more cushion than most city bikes, and the fork even uses a 12mm thru-axle for the strongest connection compared to most cheap city e-bikes with quick-release skewers. Want to watch the Propella 9S Pro V2 in action? Check out my video review below. Then keep reading for all of the juicy details!

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

From low-tech tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches to digital constructs like computer operating systems, interoperability is critical, and the lack of it is often a roadblock to the adoption of new technologies. Without connectivity, you cannot really integrate transportation with the power grid. It’s a must.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

But there’s another source of grid-connected batteries out there which was right under our nose the whole time: electric cars. EVs, which are mostly connected to the internet anyway, could be used as a distributed energy storage device, and even called upon to help provide electricity when the grid needs it.

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Charged EVs

MAY 6, 2024

Andrew Taddoni: With our whole-home smart solution connected via the My Leviton app, we offer the Leviton Load Center, which includes a smart panel; the core of smart devices and switches controlled by WiFi; and now our EV Series Smart Home. You probably have 10% of the switches or less in your home that actually need to be connected.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market. There are also 19-inch wheels and Polestar Connect that can automatically direct emergency services to the vehicle after a crash. There’s one biggie missing from both the Hyundai and Kia: remote connectivity. Sure, there are cheaper options.

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Plug In India

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You have different packages related to connectivity available from Rs 1500 to Rs 2400 per annum servicing is extra. Basically they have used software and hardware engineering to protect the battery pack The Ather 450X and 450 Plus are true connected scooters - with remote monitoring, over the air we software updates etc.

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