In a bold experiment combining DIY ingenuity with clean technology, the owner of a Tesla Model 3 fitted flexible solar panels across the car’s roof and connected them to a portable power station. The aim was to test whether true off-grid charging was possible—without spending any money on grid electricity. The setup proved functional. Sunlight alone generated measurable energy, which was then fed into the vehicle, although charging occurred far more slowly than with conventional plug-in or fast-

8.3K views · 25 reactions | Queensland will be leading the country with a new car technology trial designed to help eliminate crashes. Connected vehicle technology is already a huge success in Europe, and now it’s Australia’s go. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane | Facebook

20K views · 21 reactions | Queensland will be the first to trial a new car technology designed to help eliminate crashes. Connected cars link with infrastructure and operation systems to act as an extra pair of eyes on the road. The state government is calling on 500 Ipswich drivers to take part in the trial for the next 9 months. Here’s how the technology works. Story: https://7news.link/3fNDC88 #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane | Facebook

We launched our new Vehicle Radar Test System for testing autonomous vehicles yesterday at European Microwave Week! This system will lower the cost of automotive radar and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). http://bit.ly/2ybOAzZ | NI (now part of Emerson)