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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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Today, CPKC is the first and only transnational rail network in North America. CPKC moves essential goods across a 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the US and Mexico. The conversion work will be done at CSX’s Huntington, West Virginia locomotive shop.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. The car is no longer limited to 34 miles per hour, all-electric.

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Lightning eMotors delivers first all-electric motorcoach to ABC Companies; order for 200 ZEVs

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It has excellent power, over 200 miles of range on a charge, and Lightning’s energy division can support installation of fast-charging systems that meet our customer’s stringent requirements. Despite the complexity, the powertrain is designed to be quickly installed by trained ABC technicians at their facilities throughout North America.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty.

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

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Venice, CA Civics will last, but they do have a finite lifespan Studies show that the typical combustion engine has a lifetime expectation of about 200,000 miles. EV conversions are possible, but can be complicated–and expensive Beyond those simple tasks, you’ll need an auto-salvage yard or junkyard to handle the rest.

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GM emphasizes its safety testing for the Bi-fuel Impala

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Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. gallons, sufficient for about 150 miles of driving after which the Impala seamlessly switches to gasoline power. The goal is to have the tank maintain the bullet hole only as the weak structural point, without rupturing.

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Protean Electrics retrofitted through-the-road plug-in hybrid van showing significant fuel economy gains

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The vehicle is being shown for the first time in North America at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar, 1–4 Aug. Protean Electric outfitted the front-wheel-drive Vivaro with a through-the-road hybrid conversion kit of two Protean Electric PD-18 motors attached to the rear axle.