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What's a little voltage between friends?
EditoralsAugust 1, 2024
What's a little voltage between friends?Recently it came to my attention that not everyone knows why we put diodes in reverse on the connections to some things. In fact, I recently gave some questionable advice in regards to what needs a diode for protection and what doesn't. So, let's get into it!
Really Righteously Radical Robots Rampage Repeatedly
EditoralsFebruary 27, 2024
Really Righteously Radical Robots Rampage RepeatedlyAI has been everywhere recently. Sometimes the news is great! Sometimes AI found a new drug or a new way to search for a disease. Other times... Well...
I think I've got the vapors...
EditoralsOctober 19, 2023
I think I've got the vapors...Recently, Toyota has announced the death of the EV.
EV owners getting fleeced at the plug?
EditoralsAugust 3, 2023
EV owners getting fleeced at the plug?Recently yet another article was posted that compares the price of charging an EV compared to an equivalent gasoline or diesel vehicle.
GEVCU7 Unveiled: Open Source Vehicle Control Unit for EV Drive Train Systems
Electric VehiclesJuly 10, 2023
GEVCU7 Unveiled: Open Source Vehicle Control Unit for EV Drive Train SystemsExplore GEVCU7: the latest in electric vehicle control. With enhanced performance, modular software, and robust connectivity, it's a game-changer for modern AC drive train systems.
CCS is dead, long live CCS
EditoralsJune 21, 2023
CCS is dead, long live CCSIt has probably escaped no one's notice that Tesla is having a good month. At the time of writing, GM, Ford, and Rivian have all inked deals to use NACS in their vehicles. So, it looks as if the supercharger network has won and CCS is dead.
Cruising the electron superhighway
EditoralsMay 5, 2023
Cruising the electron superhighwayEmbark on a 1400-mile journey in a Chevy Bolt EUV, navigating eclectic charging spots and overcoming the challenges of CCS infrastructure. Discover the highs and lows of long-distance EV travel.
I wrote 100 million lines of code and all I got was this lousy t-shirt!
EditoralsFebruary 17, 2023
I wrote 100 million lines of code and all I got was this lousy t-shirt!Explore the challenges and future of automotive software as industry experts critique outdated practices and advocate for modern solutions like Rust and microservices. Discover the path to innovation.
Peering into the eye of AI
EditoralsJanuary 10, 2023
Peering into the eye of AIThe last blog post was all about self driving and my thoughts on whether vision only is the way to go. Obviously, I don't feel that it is. Limiting yourself to what humans have is stupid. We use motors even though nothing like the way motors work is found in our bo...
Look, ma, no hands!
EditoralsNovember 18, 2022
Look, ma, no hands!Explore the complexities of self-driving cars, from defining "self-driving" to the tech behind it. Discover why Elon Musk's vision is still a work in progress and what the future holds for autonomous vehicles.
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