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In my last blog, I talked about the simplicity of the electric engine compared to the internal combustion engine and how this changes everything. From climate to the structure of the auto industry to the way we store, manage, and distribute energy, electric cars are having tremendous impact. But what I left out of that discussion was the Internet of Things. The fact is, most electric cars are connected cars – connected through the Internet of Things. This means that sensors in the car constantly communicate with mission control (the manufacturer), sending data on the status of components in real time.