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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 had an EV for over 10 years now and I think they’re great. My first two cars were plug-in hybrids
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 had an EV for over 10 years now and I think they're great. My first two cars were plug-in hybrids
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 on the road, avoiding expensive specialist redesigns or clunky dashboard attachments. The Berlin-based startup expects the cameras to record traffic
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 upgraded phones. I ended up using it a bit, but generally found that it was more desirable to physically plug
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 ideas from the Internet of Things to make a "smart" dash cam. To start with, the F800 Air can text emergency
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 some new advice when it comes to keeping your vehicle secure. And it's not like any we've seen before. Authorities are
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) on California's Central Coast. SLO is home to California Polytechnic State University, Cal Poly for short. The university fosters a