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Make a Kids' Power Wheel Toy Awesome for $500 (Video)
You can spend less than $500 if you like. That's the maximum amount allowed if you're competing in the Power Racing Series. Interviewee Josh Lee is a member of the Southern Polytechnic State University Electric Vehicle Team. The modified electric 'ride on' toy they showed off and raced at Maker Faire Atlanta (where this video was made) is just one of their many projects. And, obviously, they're just one of many 'slightly deranged' teams involved in learning about and building electric vehicles. (Alternate Video Link)
My brother tried to kill me by reversing and running over me in his power wheels truck.
The remotes should be a simple kill switch.
In theory, that's a brilliant idea. However, you know the reality of an actual implementation would be an unsecured/poorly secured communications protocol resulting in some sick teenagers being able to remotely drive some unsuspecting kid out into the street.
How is having a kill switch or a remote control for your kid's little EV NOT being an involved parent? In order for the thing to be of any use you have to be watching.
Sure, it extends the leash a bit, but not even out of sight.
I don't read AC A human right
Like I said...sick teenagers. I'm sure slashdot has plenty of them (and plenty of the adult variety, too)