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Discussion in 'Kia Niro' started by EngineerJon, Feb 22, 2022.

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  1. Feb 22, 2022 #1
    EngineerJon

    EngineerJon New Member

    Hi, I'm Jon and I work for KIA R&D. I am trying to find some Niro EV customers who would be interested in participating in a project of mine. The project involves placing some sensors and data logging equipment on the customers' vehicles so I can track how the vehicle moves.

    Customers who participate in this project will be compensated monetarily for their involvement. The current compensation is $600 for one year of participation.

    The goal of the project is to figure out how much damage EV customers are doing to their cars over a long period of time, i.e. how much they are bouncing their cars around. I can then take that data and create durability tests that better match what customers are actually doing with their vehicles. I'd also be looking at other things like how often the vehicle is charged, what kind of chargers are being used, distance of typical trips in EVs, and so on.

    There would obviously be a certain amount of privacy that participants would be giving up as I'd be tracking their movements. But trust me when I say I don't care where participants go or for what reason. I'm just after the data they create.

    Participants would be required to bring their vehicle to a dealership for a day where I can install the sensors and data logging equipment. Same thing goes for removing the equipment after one year has passed. But besides that, they don't have to do much else. Just drive normally like the equipment isn't even there.

    I like to think this is a win-win for everyone involved. Participants get money for very little effort and I get the data I'm after.

    If you are a Niro EV owner and this sounds like something you'd be interested, please reply below. Thank you!
     

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  2. Feb 22, 2022 #2
    StuartE

    StuartE New Member

    Sure, I'm in. I've participated in vehicle trip monitoring with another vehicle. Please reply with your contact info and I'll connect with you.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2022 #3
    Joe W. CSP

    Joe W. CSP New Member

    Hi Jon I live in So Cal and interested in participating in your project. My email, [email protected]. I drive a 2020 Kia Niro EV
     
  4. Feb 22, 2022 #4
    CraigB

    CraigB New Member

    Portland, Oregon
    I am interested in participating, Craig in Portland, OR.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2022 #5
    Bob Hare

    Bob Hare New Member

    I have a 2019 Niro EV in N.E. PA. I would be happy to participate.
     

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  6. Feb 23, 2022 #6
    TheHellYouSay

    TheHellYouSay Member

    Hi Jon,

    Retired and on a fixed income, I would love to help out! I have a 2019 Kia Niro and have already done some analysis with a Bluetooth OBD reader and Torque Pro.

    Steve in Lake Stevens, WA
     
  7. Feb 23, 2022 #7
    EngineerJon

    EngineerJon New Member

    Hi everyone, thank you for expressing your interest. Right now I'm just trying to see how many people are interested. I need a certain number of participants, so I'm asking around on several Niro EV forums to find who is interested. I hope we can get enough to get this project off the ground. I'll keep you posted!
     
  8. Feb 23, 2022 #8
    DrHops

    DrHops New Member

    I'm interested. I have a 2020 Niro EV Premium in the Atlanta GA area.
     
  9. Feb 24, 2022 #9
    kianiroev2022

    kianiroev2022 New Member

    I am interested in this as well.
     

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  10. Feb 24, 2022 #10
    CodysEv

    CodysEv New Member

    Sounds sketchy


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  11. Feb 25, 2022 #11
    Crash

    Crash Member

    I would certainly not act on this (or provide any info) unless I saw an email from him with any official kia domain name (and not [email protected] :)).
     
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  12. Feb 27, 2022 #12
    EVDog

    EVDog Member

    MAssachusetts’19 Niro. In, if up and up.


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  13. Mar 1, 2022 #13
    ElectroDad

    ElectroDad New Member

    2022 Kia Niro EV SX Touring, Vancouver Island
    I'd likely be in. West Coast of Canada.
     
  14. Mar 2, 2022 #14
    FrankW

    FrankW New Member

    I have a 2019 Niro EV. Sign me up!
     
  15. Mar 2, 2022 #15
    NorthernLights

    NorthernLights New Member

    Northern NJ, USA
    I'd be interested.
    2020 Niro Ev Premium
    Northern NJ
     
  16. Mar 3, 2022 #16
    brentr

    brentr New Member

    Caledon, Ontario, Canada
    I’d be happy to participate. We are at 11000 km now. Handy mechanically and electrically and keen to learn more about the car. Had a 2011 Leaf before this. Just north of Toronto
     
  17. Mar 9, 2022 #17
    EVdriver

    EVdriver New Member

    Jon,

    I might be interested and one R&D request - how can I reduce the volume of the VESS? It is set much too loud. Would adding a resistor to the circuit reduce the volume? I want to be safe but the loudness is obnoxious and upsetting to people nearby.
     
  18. Mar 13, 2022 #18
    Robert@SF

    Robert@SF New Member

    Jon, if you're still looking for subjects, I interested. I have a 2019 EX Premium and live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
     
  19. Mar 14, 2022 #19
    ociana

    ociana New Member

    Interested in Oregon - I have a 2020 Niro EV
     
  20. Mar 15, 2022 #20
    rampart51

    rampart51 New Member

    US Northeast
    Has anyone heard from ENGINEERJON yet on this project? If so, is it legit? I'm in the Northeast and might be interested. I'd like to see some more details. 2020 EV EX with 16,000 miles.
     
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