The Heart of Joy is an ECU that combines both driving dynamics and powertrain control into one computer. Approximately eight-inches by eight-inches, the box will serve as the control module for the upcoming Neue Klasse electrified vehicles that will start rolling out later this year.

  • danA
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    8 hours ago

    It’s our first nice car.

    Same. The only other car I’ve ever owned is a 2012 Mazda 3. I’m from Australia in an area with good public transport, and so I didn’t drive until I was 26 and living in the USA. Bought the Mazda 3 second hand for a pretty good price. The iX was a big upgrade!

    Ive still got the Mazda, but when it stops working, I want to replace it with a small, sporty EV. I’m kinda sad we don’t have Chinese EVs in the USA, since cars like the MG Cyberster look pretty nice, don’t really have a US-made alternative, and are good value for the price (in Australia, it’s the equivalent of around US$72,000 including all taxes and fees). The range of cars is relatively limited (and expensive) in the USA.

    • melp@beehaw.orgOP
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      You have me beat. I think the sportiest car I ever had before this lil i4 was my Integra sport edition. I loved that car. It was bought used. My brother killed it… long story. I too wish we weren’t weirdlt prejudice against Chinese EVs.