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Comments to the Automotive X-Prize Rules


[SSM’s notes: The comments here are referring to the Draft Competition Guideline posted by the X-Prize Foundation on April 02, 2007. Our Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Bill, and I attended (via teleconference) the Automotive X-Prize kick-off meeting at CalTech and had reviewed the draft rules in detailed and posted our comments online.
Before we start, I would like to thank the […]

AutoRAI 2007 features SSM’s Kernel Concept


Rotterdam Automotive, a student organization of Rotterdam University, has presented their projects at the AutoRAI 2007. One of which is the SSM-OSGV Kernel concept.

General Notice


Thanks to your support, our project has generated a lot of attention in recent weeks. And, because of the same reason, we are simply OVERWHELMED with inquiries from all over the world. We apologize in advance if we cannot give you a personal response in a timely manner. To reach our Program Management, please call […]

OSGV Wins Runner-up at Santa Monica Alt Car Expo Contest for Innovation


December 9th, 2007 (Santa Monica, California): On its anniversary, the Open Source Green Vehicle (OSGV) Project is awarded the Runner-up status at the Santa Monica Alternative Car and Transportation Expo (Alt Car Expo).  Held by City of Santa Monica, the Alt Car Expo attracted thousands of environmentally-aware visitors.

Open Design License and Logo Designs


OSGV Open Design License Agreement
The first draft (version 0.1) is available for review. Feel free to tear it apart, but please focus on the “spirit” of the agreement for now, as the legal statements will be formally reviewed by an attorney later.
This will be the single most important document that protects our work. Make sure […]

OSGV in Hong Kong


Realizing the importance of the Asian automobile market and supply chain in Hong Kong and China, I went to Hong Kong and met with researchers and officials from University of Hong Kong (HKU) Department of Electrical Engineering, Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and Automotive Parts and Accessory Systems (APAS) R&D Centre.
Their reactions were very positive. […]

CDV1 Stage 1 Proposal Draft


CDV1 Stage 1 proposal draft has been completed and it’s being reviewed. A proposed Product Breakdown Structure and responsibility assignment is also created. The first preliminary drawing will be posted on our web site very soon. Comments are welcome.