automotive, electric car

Thinking about an EV? Part 1 – How Does an EV Work?

While many countries are encouraging motorists to embrace electric vehicles (EVs), there is a massive amount of FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) regarding the new vehicles. Some of it comes from vested interests, some of it from ignorance, but I’ve…

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Andrew
automotive, cars, ces

Autoaid Put a Camera in Car Headlight for CES 2018

At CES 2018, autoaid will be showing off the new Automotive Bulb Camera, combining a high resolution camera and car headlight into standard H7 and H4 lamp fittings. Consequently the camera system can be retrofitted to the vast majority of cars…

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Andrew
Accessory, audio, automotive, charging, wireless
Wireless Charging

Wireless Charging

I‘ve always been a bit on the fence when it comes to wireless charging. The wireless charger itself still needs to be plugged in with a wire. Back in October I ended up buying a Samsung wireless charger when I…

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tomwiles
automotive, camera, cars, ces

Thinkware F800 Dash Cam Wins CES Innovation Award

Dash cams are a big growth market at present and there’s plenty of innovation in the space from both established automotive brands to new tech startups. The team at Thinkware have innovated with the new F800 Air connected dash cam, borrowing…

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Andrew
cars
Microwave

Prevent Car Theft By Storing Your Keys In the Microwave

There’s plenty of good advice out there that can help you prevent car-related theft. Park in secure, well-lit areas, Make sure you always keep your windows rolled up and doors locked when you’re away from the vehicle. But police have…

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Shawn Thorpe
cars
College Students Build 1,215 MPG Vehicle

College Students Build 1,215 MPG Vehicle

I know that “local news” isn’t exactly what Geek News Central fans are after. But when I saw this particular item, I couldn’t pass it by without mentioning it here. I live in the city of San Luis Obispo (SLO)…

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Shawn Thorpe