#Electrical service software

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Renault vision4rescue, 2025. A 4 E-Tech adapted for use as a fire tender in collaboration with Software République. It features equipment such as a surveillance drone, enabling the vision4rescue to  serve as a mobile, connected command centre, able to analyse the situation and adapt the response of the emergency services. Ground clearance has been raised by 15 mm and it also features a second electric motor on the rear axle for permanent all-wheel drive.

[arjunvib]

How does an engine contribute to a car's powertrain?

The powertrain in a vehicle is the system responsible for generating power and delivering it to the wheels to propel the vehicle forward. The operation of a powertrain can vary depending on whether the vehicle is powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE) or an electric motor (in the case of electric vehicles). Here's a general overview of how a powertrain works in both types of vehicles:

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicle - Combustion Process: In an ICE vehicle, the powertrain starts with the combustion process in the engine. Fuel (gasoline or diesel) mixes with air in the combustion chamber and is ignited by spark plugs (in gasoline engines) or compression (in diesel engines).

Power Generation: The combustion process generates energy in the form of mechanical power, causing pistons to move up and down within the cylinders of the engine. This motion drives the crankshaft, converting linear motion into rotational motion.

Transmission: The rotational motion from the crankshaft is transmitted to the transmission, which consists of gears that allow the driver to select different ratios (speeds). This enables the engine to operate efficiently across a range of vehicle speeds.

Drivetrain: The transmission sends power to the drivetrain components, including the driveshaft, differential, and axles, which transfer power to the wheels. The differential allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds, enabling smooth turns.

Wheel Movement: The power transmitted through the drivetrain causes the wheels to rotate, propelling the vehicle forward or backward depending on the gear selection and throttle input from the driver.

Electric Vehicle (EV) -

Battery Pack: The primary source of power for the EV, storing electricity in chemical form.Powers the electric motor and provides electricity for all electronic devices within the EV.

Battery Management System (BMS): Monitors battery cell conditions, including voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge (SoC).It protects the battery against overcharging, deep discharging, and overheating and helps balance the charge across cells. Ensures optimal performance and longevity of the battery by regulating its environment.

Inverter: Converts DC from the battery pack into AC to drive the electric motor.Adjusts the frequency and amplitude of the AC output to control the motor’s speed and torque. Critical for translating electrical energy into mechanical energy efficiently.

Onboard Charger: Facilitates the conversion of external AC (from the grid) to DC to charge the battery pack. Integrated within the vehicle, allowing for charging from standard electrical outlets or specialized EV charging stations. Manages charging rate based on battery status to ensure safe and efficient charging.

DC-DC Converter: Steps down the high-voltage DC from the battery pack to the lower-voltage DC needed for the vehicle's auxiliary systems, such as lighting, infotainment, and climate control. Ensures compatibility between the high-voltage battery system and low-voltage electronic components.

Electric Motor: Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to propel the vehicle. It can be of various types, such as induction motors or permanent magnet synchronous motors, each offering different efficiencies and characteristics. Typically provides instant torque, resulting in rapid acceleration.

Vehicle Control Unit (VCU): The central computer or electronic control unit (ECU) that governs the EV's systems. Processes inputs from the vehicle’s sensors and driver inputs to manage power delivery, regenerative braking, and vehicle dynamics. Ensures optimal performance, energy efficiency, and safety.

Power Distribution Unit (PDU): Manages electrical power distribution from the battery to the EV’s various systems. Ensures that components such as the electric motor, onboard charger, and DC-DC converter receive the power they need to operate efficiently. Protects the vehicle's electrical systems by regulating current flow and preventing electrical faults.

In both ICE vehicles and EVs, the powertrain's components work together to convert energy into motion, enabling the vehicle to move efficiently and effectively. However, the specific technologies and processes involved differ significantly between the two propulsion systems.

[estimatingsolution]

What to Look for When Hiring Electrical Services in Melbourne: A Builder’s Guide.

In any construction project, whether it's residential, commercial, or industrial, electrical work is one of the most critical aspects. A poorly executed electrical job can lead to safety hazards, compliance issues, delays, and unnecessary costs. That’s why choosing the right electrical services in Melbourne is not just a task; it’s a responsibility.

If you’re a builder or project manager looking to hire the right electrical contractor, this guide is for you. Let’s break it down in plain English.

🔍 Why Choosing the Right Electrical Services in Melbourne Matters

Melbourne’s construction industry is booming, but so is the risk of running into unreliable contractors. Builders are under pressure to finish projects on time and within budget. One wrong hire can set everything back.

Professional electrical services in Melbourne can make or break your project. The right team will not only ensure compliance with Victorian electrical codes but also deliver work that’s clean, efficient, and built to last.

🧰 What Builders Should Look for When Hiring Electrical Services

Here are the key things to consider before signing any contract:

1. ✅ Proper Licensing and Certifications

Every electrician operating in Melbourne must be licensed by Energy Safe Victoria. If a contractor can’t provide proof of licensing, that’s a big red flag. Check if they are also REC (Registered Electrical Contractor) certified.

2. 🔌 Relevant Experience in Your Type of Project

Not all electricians do the same kind of work. Some specialize in residential wiring, while others handle large-scale commercial or industrial systems. Make sure the company you're hiring has proven experience in projects like yours.

For example, A high-end apartment build requires different skills than a warehouse or office fit-out.

3. 📝 Transparent and Detailed Quotes

The last thing you want is surprise costs halfway through a build. Professional electrical services in Melbourne will provide detailed quotes that include labor, materials, and any possible extras. And if you’re unsure about comparing multiple quotes, that’s where cost estimating experts (like us at Estimating Solutions) can help.

4. 🛡️ Insurance and Safety Compliance

Accidents can happen. Make sure your electrical contractor has public liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and a solid understanding of safety procedures like SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements).

5. 🗣️ Communication and Reliability

A good contractor keeps you updated, responds quickly to queries, and doesn't vanish after payment. Clear timelines, respectful communication, and meeting deadlines should be non-negotiable.

📊 How Estimating Services Support Builders with Electrical Projects

At Estimating Solutions, we’ve worked with hundreds of builders across Australia to streamline their electrical planning and cost forecasting. Here’s how we help:

Compare electrical quotes with a detailed, unbiased view

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality

Avoid scope gaps that could blow out your budget later

Ensure all quotes comply with Victorian standards and site conditions

Choosing the right electrical services in Melbourne becomes a whole lot easier when you know what to look for, and even easier when you have experts helping behind the scenes.

👷 Final Thoughts: Don’t Rush the Decision

Hiring an electrician isn’t just ticking a box on your project checklist. It’s about ensuring your build is safe, code-compliant, and completed on time. Take the time to evaluate your options, ask questions, and use expert estimating support when needed.

👉 Need Help with Electrical Estimating?

If you’re planning a construction project in Melbourne and want to make sure your electrical services are priced right and scoped correctly, we’re here to help.📞 Get in touch with Estimating Solutions today for expert support on electrical cost planning and contractor comparisons.

[pttedu]

Discover the top automotive technology trends set to reshape Philadelphia’s auto industry in 2025 and beyond. From connected vehicles and autonomous car systems to real-time automotive software updates, diagnostics, and EV infrastructure, explore how these future car technologies are transforming both driving experiences and repair services. Local mechanics, tech enthusiasts, and dealerships in Philadelphia must stay ahead as innovation accelerates. Understand the impact of AI, cybersecurity, and vehicle data integration in the evolving smart mobility landscape.

[gouravsapra]

Custom EV software enhances performance, efficiency, and safety while providing tailored solutions for unique vehicle needs. It ensures seamless connectivity, scalability, cost efficiency, and compliance, driving innovation and sustainability in the EV industry.

[blogvecrep]

Discover all you need to know about the different types of car batteries. Our guide covers conventional lead-acid, enhanced flooded batteries (EFB), absorbed glass mat (AGM), and lithium-ion batteries. Learn about their unique features, benefits, maintenance needs, and how to choose the right one for your vehicle. Understand how each battery type impacts performance, durability, and cost, ensuring you make an informed decision for reliable and efficient power for your car.

[projectsforce]

Leveraging Electrical Contractor Software for Accurate Bids

Estimating electrical work requires meticulous attention to detail, juggling various factors simultaneously. From equipment quantities to labor needs, each aspect demands thorough consideration for accurate bids. This blog explores the nuances of creating precise estimates, emphasizing the crucial role of electrical contractor software. Join us as we delve into the steps involved and uncover how leveraging technology ensures bids align with project requirements, ultimately leading to successful job closures.

[softwaredevelopment23]

Unlocking the Power of BI: Discover Several Key Benefits of Power BI

Explore the numerous advantages of Power BI in this insightful article. From enhanced data visualization to streamlined analytics, learn why Power BI is a must-know tool for businesses. Read more at Squillion.tech

[ayeforscotland]

What is Dataflow?

This post is inspired by another post about the Crowd Strike IT disaster and a bunch of people being interested in what I mean by Dataflow. Dataflow is my absolute jam and I'm happy to answer as many questions as you like on it. I even put referential pictures in like I'm writing an article, what fun!

I'll probably split this into multiple parts because it'll be a huge post otherwise but here we go!

A Brief History

Our world is dependent on the flow of data. It exists in almost every aspect of our lives and has done so arguably for hundreds if not thousands of years.

At the end of the day, the flow of data is the flow of knowledge and information. Normally most of us refer to data in the context of computing technology (our phones, PCs, tablets etc) but, if we want to get historical about it, the invention of writing and the invention of the Printing Press were great leaps forward in how we increased the flow of information.

Modern Day IT exists for one reason - To support the flow of data.

Whether it's buying something at a shop, sitting staring at an excel sheet at work, or watching Netflix - All of the technology you interact with is to support the flow of data.

Understanding and managing the flow of data is as important to getting us to where we are right now as when we first learned to control and manage water to provide irrigation for early farming and settlement.

Engineering Rigor

When the majority of us turn on the tap to have a drink or take a shower, we expect water to come out. We trust that the water is clean, and we trust that our homes can receive a steady supply of water.

Most of us trust our central heating (insert boiler joke here) and the plugs/sockets in our homes to provide gas and electricity. The reason we trust all of these flows is because there's been rigorous engineering standards built up over decades and centuries.

For example, Scottish Water will understand every component part that makes up their water pipelines. Those pipes, valves, fitting etc will comply with a national, or in some cases international, standard. These companies have diagrams that clearly map all of this out, mostly because they have to legally but also because it also vital for disaster recovery and other compliance issues.

Modern IT

And this is where modern day IT has problems. I'm not saying that modern day tech is a pile of shit. We all have great phones, our PCs can play good games, but it's one thing to craft well-designed products and another thing entirely to think about they all work together.

Because that is what's happened over the past few decades of IT. Organisations have piled on the latest plug-and-play technology (Software or Hardware) and they've built up complex legacy systems that no one really knows how they all work together. They've lost track of how data flows across their organisation which makes the work of cybersecurity, disaster recovery, compliance and general business transformation teams a nightmare.

Some of these systems are entirely dependent on other systems to operate. But that dependency isn't documented. The vast majority of digital transformation projects fail because they get halfway through and realise they hadn't factored in a system that they thought was nothing but was vital to the organisation running.

And this isn't just for-profit organisations, this is the health services, this is national infrastructure, it's everyone.

There's not yet a single standard that says "This is how organisations should control, manage and govern their flows of data."

Why is that relevant to the companies that were affected by Crowd Strike? Would it have stopped it?

Maybe, maybe not. But considering the global impact, it doesn't look like many organisations were prepared for the possibility of a huge chunk of their IT infrastructure going down.

Understanding dataflows help with the preparation for events like this, so organisations can move to mitigate them, and also the recovery side when they do happen. Organisations need to understand which systems are a priority to get back operational and which can be left.

The problem I'm seeing from a lot of organisations at the moment is that they don't know which systems to recover first, and are losing money and reputation while they fight to get things back online. A lot of them are just winging it.

Conclusion of Part 1

Next time I can totally go into diagramming if any of you are interested in that.

How can any organisation actually map their dataflow and what things need to be considered to do so. It'll come across like common sense, but that's why an actual standard is so desperately needed!

[kaijuno]

Remember Tesla Cybertruck's oversized windshield wiper? The one that appears too large to exist, at least not without malfunctioning in some way? Well, it turns out that it is.

"On affected vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor controller may stop functioning due to electrical overstress to the gate driver component," the recall report says. "A non-functioning windshield wiper may reduce visibility in certain operating conditions, which may increase the risk of a collision."

This is not the Cybertruck's first recall rodeo. The company recalled all of the Cybertrucks it sold in April 2024 due to accelerator pad issues. Unlike many of Tesla's other recalls, which were easily solved with a software update, these Cybertruck recalls required a visit to a service center. All in all, Tesla has issued four Cybertruck recalls since the car went on sale in November of 2023

[vortexbloom]

Boycott List

Hey guys,

I know this is kinda random, but this post is important.

Unfortunately, the genocide against Palestine (Gaza) hasn't stopped yet.

So I decided to post this list to show wich companies you can Boycott to prevent supporting Israel.

Please make sure to reblog/share this post to spread awareness.

Link to Sources: https://boycott-israel.org/boycott.html

⇣

Art by: @ZGamer70008000 on X (Twitter)

Technology & Computers

Apple (Low Impact)

Cisco (High Impact)

Dell (High Impact)

General Electric (Medium Impact)

Google Alphabet (Medium Impact)

HP (High Impact)

IBM (Medium Impact)

Intel (Very High Impact)

Micron (Medium Impact)

Microsoft (Medium Impact)

NVIDIA (Medium Impact)

Oracle (Low Impact)

Qualcomm (Low Impact)

Siemens (High Impact)

Food & Beverages

Achva (Medium Impact)

Carrefour (High Impact)

Coca Cola (High Impact)

Elite (Medium Impact)

McDonalds (Low Impact)

Nestlé (High Impact)

Osem (Medium Impact)

Pepsi (Medium Impact)

Prigat (Medium Impact)

Sabra (High Impact)

SodaStream (High Impact)

Starbucks (Medium Impact)

Strauss Group (High Impact)

Tara (Medium Impact)

Tempo (Medium Impact)

Tnuva (High Impact)

Clothing

Puma (Very High Impact)

Zara (High Impact)

Online Services & Platforms

Amazon (Medium Impact)

Airbnb (Very High Impact)

Booking Holdings (Very High Impact)

eBay (Low Impact)

Expedia Group (High Impact)

Fiverr (High Impact)

Monday.com (High Impact)

Tabnine (High Impact)

TripAdvisor (High Impact)

Wix.com (Very High Impact)

Banking

AXA (Very High Impact)

Bankinvest (Low Impact)

BNP Paribas (High Impact)

Citibank (Medium Impact)

Danske Bank (High Impact)

HSBC (High Impact)

JPMorgan Chase (High Impact)

Nykredit (Medium Impact)

Pharmaceutical & Medicin

Actavis Generics (Medium Impact)

Ratiopharm (Medium Impact)

Teva (High Impact)

Cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies (High Impact)

CyberArk (High Impact)

Imperva (Low Impact)

McAfee (Low Impact)

Radware (Medium Impact)

Varonis (Medium Impact)

App & Game Studios

Crazy Labs (Medium Impact)

Moon Active (Medium Impact)

Plarium (Medium Impact)

Playtika Holdings Corp (High Impact)

Others

AHAVA (High Impact)

Caterpillar (Very High Impact)

Disney (Low Impact)

G1 Secure Solutions (Very High Impact)

L'Oréal (Low Impact)

Puregym (Medium Impact)

Tempur Sealy (Medium Impact)

Toyota Motor Corpiration (Low Impact)

Unilever (Medium Impact)

Volkswagen Group (Low Impact)

Volvo Group (Medium Impact)

Art by: @mikailciftci63 on X (Twitter)

[mariacallous]

AI’s energy use already represents as much as 20 percent of global data-center power demand, research published Thursday in the journal Joule shows. That demand from AI, the research states, could double by the end of this year, comprising nearly half of all total data-center electricity consumption worldwide, excluding the electricity used for bitcoin mining.

The new research is published in a commentary by Alex de Vries-Gao, the founder of Digiconomist, a research company that evaluates the environmental impact of technology. De Vries-Gao started Digiconomist in the late 2010s to explore the impact of bitcoin mining, another extremely energy-intensive activity, would have on the environment. Looking at AI, he says, has grown more urgent over the past few years because of the widespread adoption of ChatGPT and other large language models that use massive amounts of energy. According to his research, worldwide AI energy demand is now set to surpass demand from bitcoin mining by the end of this year.

“The money that bitcoin miners had to get to where they are today is peanuts compared to the money that Google and Microsoft and all these big tech companies are pouring in [to AI],” he says. “This is just escalating a lot faster, and it’s a much bigger threat.”

The development of AI is already having an impact on Big Tech’s climate goals. Tech giants have acknowledged in recent sustainability reports that AI is largely responsible for driving up their energy use. Google’s greenhouse gas emissions, for instance, have increased 48 percent since 2019, complicating the company’s goals of reaching net zero by 2030.

“As we further integrate AI into our products, reducing emissions may be challenging due to increasing energy demands from the greater intensity of AI compute,” Google’s 2024 sustainability report reads.

Last month, the International Energy Agency released a report finding that data centers made up 1.5 percent of global energy use in 2024—around 415 terrawatt-hours, a little less than the yearly energy demand of Saudi Arabia. This number is only set to get bigger: Data centers’ electricity consumption has grown four times faster than overall consumption in recent years, while the amount of investment in data centers has nearly doubled since 2022, driven largely by massive expansions to account for new AI capacity. Overall, the IEA predicted that data center electricity consumption will grow to more than 900 TWh by the end of the decade.

But there’s still a lot of unknowns about the share that AI, specifically, takes up in that current configuration of electricity use by data centers. Data centers power a variety of services—like hosting cloud services and providing online infrastructure—that aren’t necessarily linked to the energy-intensive activities of AI. Tech companies, meanwhile, largely keep the energy expenditure of their software and hardware private.

Some attempts to quantify AI’s energy consumption have started from the user side: calculating the amount of electricity that goes into a single ChatGPT search, for instance. De Vries-Gao decided to look, instead, at the supply chain, starting from the production side to get a more global picture.

The high computing demands of AI, De Vries-Gao says, creates a natural “bottleneck” in the current global supply chain around AI hardware, particularly around the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the undisputed leader in producing key hardware that can handle these needs. Companies like Nvidia outsource the production of their chips to TSMC, which also produces chips for other companies like Google and AMD. (Both TSMC and Nvidia declined to comment for this article.)

De Vries-Gao used analyst estimates, earnings call transcripts, and device details to put together an approximate estimate of TSMC’s production capacity. He then looked at publicly available electricity consumption profiles of AI hardware and estimates on utilization rates of that hardware—which can vary based on what it’s being used for—to arrive at a rough figure of just how much of global data-center demand is taken up by AI. De Vries-Gao calculates that without increased production, AI will consume up to 82 terrawatt-hours of electricity this year—roughly around the same as the annual electricity consumption of a country like Switzerland. If production capacity for AI hardware doubles this year, as analysts have projected it will, demand could increase at a similar rate, representing almost half of all data center demand by the end of the year.

Despite the amount of publicly available information used in the paper, a lot of what De Vries-Gao is doing is peering into a black box: We simply don’t know certain factors that affect AI’s energy consumption, like the utilization rates of every piece of AI hardware in the world or what machine learning activities they’re being used for, let alone how the industry might develop in the future.

Sasha Luccioni, an AI and energy researcher and the climate lead at open-source machine-learning platform Hugging Face, cautioned about leaning too hard on some of the conclusions of the new paper, given the amount of unknowns at play. Luccioni, who was not involved in this research, says that when it comes to truly calculating AI’s energy use, disclosure from tech giants is crucial.

“It’s because we don’t have the information that [researchers] have to do this,” she says. “That’s why the error bar is so huge.”

And tech companies do keep this information. In 2022, Google published a paper on machine learning and electricity use, noting that machine learning was “10%–15% of Google’s total energy use” from 2019 to 2021, and predicted that with best practices, “by 2030 total carbon emissions from training will reduce.” However, since that paper—which was released before Google Gemini’s debut in 2023—Google has not provided any more detailed information about how much electricity ML uses. (Google declined to comment for this story.)

“You really have to deep-dive into the semiconductor supply chain to be able to make any sensible statement about the energy demand of AI,” De Vries-Gao says. “If these big tech companies were just publishing the same information that Google was publishing three years ago, we would have a pretty good indicator” of AI’s energy use.

[gouravsapra]

Electric vehicle software enhances user experience through customizable driving modes, remote monitoring, predictive range estimation, over-the-air updates, smart home integration, advanced driver assistance, personalized interfaces, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly practices.

[bottle-of-harpoons]

I had to appease my inner child and made a Sonadow fankid.

This is Static. He was made by Tails to be Sonic and Shadows son.

He's a very curious child who shares his fathers love of adventure. However, he can be pretty shy and takes a while to warm up to strangers.

Static was built to be as lifelike as possible. While he needs a charge to regain energy, he is fully capable of eating and sleeping.

Tails also gives him upgrades every few years to simulate getting older (e.g. making him taller and providing software updates to his personality).

The little hearts on his palms can produce a little electric shock, just enough to stun a badnik (Shadow wanted him to have some sort of way to defend himself).

He has rocket boosters built into his back and the soles of his boots, so he's able to keep up with his parents.

Shadow also has slight PTSD, so Static is built to help him the best he can. He can detect when Shadow is having a night terror and when he is having a panic attack (he monitors his heartbeat for irregular activity). He's kind of like a service/support animal.

His scarf was a sort of 'birthday' gift from Amy. She was so happy becoming an aunt, she immediately had to spoil her nephew.

Static actually see's most of the main cast as aunts/uncles.

[projectsforce]

Electrical Contractor Software: How Automated Scheduling Transforms Electrician Businesses

Discover how automated scheduling revolutionizes the lives of electrical contractors! This feature, embedded within electrical contractor software, optimizes planning and boosts operational efficiency. With parameters set by users, it's a game-changer for managing daily tasks and maximizing revenue. Explore how this scalable solution adapts to your evolving needs over time.