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DIY Electric Car

Dave Brown

Dave Brown details copy of the slides for this talk are here: DIY Electric Car Dave Brown Electric Vehicles are an exciting area of developing technology entering the mainstream market.

Summary

Architecture and Background

Copy of the slides for this talk are here: DIY Electric Car Dave Brown Electric Vehicles are an exciting area of developing technology entering the mainstream market. Every major manufacturer is working on new hybrid and electric vehicles but prices will be high and options few for years to come.

Vulnerability Analysis

As with many industries, a DIY approach can yield similar results for much less cost, while creating something truly unique. This talk will explore the possibilities and procedures involved in creating your own electric vehicle.

Exploitation and Demonstrations

Topics addressed will include the whys and hows, with an emphasis on the options available to tailor your conversion to match your time, budget, and performance needs. Dave Brown is an IT Security Consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton.

Remediation and Defensive Strategies

In his free time he tries to build stuff, and is particularly interested in alternative energy. In 2010 he converted a '74 VW Beetle to run on electricity, improving performance and eliminating the need to gas up.

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