Macchina Selects Digi XBee Cellular for Connectivity in Forthcoming Open-Source Development Platform for Automobiles It’s no secret that the worlds of cars and computers are rapidly converging – and that’s creating exciting opportunities for new innovations that can transform how we build, maintain, and operate vehicles in the 21 st century. Founded by cousins Earl and Josh Sharpe, Macchina is an emerging startup company focusing on the intersection of automotive firmware, software, and the rapidly growing aftermarket for devices that integrate with these new and smarter vehicles – everything from telematics to predictive maintenance to vehicle recovery. Macchina’s roots date back to a project that the Sharpes began with a few friends: converting an old Ford Contour into an electric car.

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