Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. Such a conversion has never been done, but the report is another sign that the idea is gaining momentum—if with the slow steps of a baby needing decades to learn to walk. “A

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Coal Convert Power Powered 145

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2023

Powered by General Motors’ (GM) Ultium Platform, the AWD Zevo 600 is designed for last-mile deliveries, with an estimated range of up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) on a full charge. GM invested nearly CAN$1 billion to convert CAMI into Canada’s first large-scale EV factory. Earlier post.)

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Canada All-Electric Electric Vehicles Vehicles 369

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

a developer of hybrid electric powertrain conversion technology for commercial and municipal fleets, announced that fleet customers employing the XL3 hybrid electric system ( earlier post ) in their service, delivery and cargo fleets have driven a combined total of one million miles within the first six months of commercial production.

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Commercial Miles Hybrid Convert 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2013

Venchurs Vehicle Systems, a Qualified Vehicle Modifier of CNG conversions for Ford Motor Company, will offer 6.2L F-250 and F-350 CNG conversions (bi-fuel and dedicated) with a 23.5GGE system utilizing the new 3M tank, all priced at $8,350. We have been working with companies like 3M to reduce the overall cost of conversion.

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Conversion Price Louisville Ford 287

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2023

We are hugely excited to begin the conversion of these eight buses and see them on the roads of the local area. Each conversion costs less than half of a new electric bus, and with most buses in service for 14 years or more, operators can make significant savings by repowering a bus halfway through its operational life.

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Transportation Conversion Volvo Fleet 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

AVTA is closing in on a landmark of its own: 1 million miles of zero-emission bus operations. In 2016, the AVTA board set a goal of becoming the nation’s first all-electric fleet and vowed to convert all of its aging diesel buses. AVTA will achieve that conversion milestone later this year. AVTA was one of BYD’s first customers.

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BYD Miles Emissions North America 320

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2016

Supported by partners, Clean City Coalitions and corporate sponsors, Alliance AutoGas is embarking on a 5300+ mile, 12-city, cross-country road trip—the Alliance AutoGas Coast-to-Coast Clean Air Ride —with its record-setting propane autogas F-150. Alliance’s new Engineered Conversion System, installed on a Bi-Fuel 2016 3.5-liter

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F-150 Kansas City Clean Cleaning 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

UPS and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that new technology will be developed to convert UPS package delivery vehicles from diesel to electric. UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC) will design, build, test and make the conversions.

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Convert New York City Motor Motors 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2023

This allows for full operation in Zero Emission Zones and bus depots, with geofencing capability up to 10 miles of electric range. Vanner began serial production in 2023 of its new 600 ampere Liquid-Cooled DC to DC Converter, incorporating silicon-carbide solid-state devices (SiC).

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Hybrid Production Convert DC 195

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Under the FOCUS program, projects will develop advanced solar converters that turn sunlight into electricity for immediate use, while also producing heat that can be stored at low cost for later use as well as innovative storage systems that accept both heat and electricity from variable solar sources. Earlier post.). Source: ARPA-E.

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Solar Conversion Hybrid Molten Salt 300

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

VWCV partner eClassics is planning to offer T1 conversions and T1 complete vehicles in the style of the new e-BULLI. As the basis for the future e-BULLI the team chose a T1 Samba Bus produced in Hannover in 1966, which prior to its conversion spent half a century on the roads of California.

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Commercial Vehicles Conversion Lithium Ion 467

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2011

compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. Altech-Eco’s CNG E-Series conversion system converts the E-150, E-250 & E-350 vans; the system is complete and includes manufacturer-rated CNG cylinders with fuel storage capacity starting at of 21.2 The dedicated system runs entirely on natural gas.

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Conversion EPA Ford 2011 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Westport’s Prins VSI system “plug and play” conversion on the 2016 Ford F650/F-750 requires no intake manifold drilling, cutting, or splicing of wiring. Newly converted 2016 F-650/750 trailer and bobtail with an Alliance Bi-Fuel autogas system. Westport acquired Prins in late 2014. Earlier post.). Source: Alliance Autogas.

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Convert Fuel Isuzu Atlanta 150

Cars That Think

MARCH 14, 2022

The California-based Hyperlight Energy will be piloting an installation where they plan to use existing oil wells as solar thermal wellsprings, with the stored energy being converted back to clean electricity when required. But we can still reduce the carbon [cost] of that oil.”

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Solar Oil Convert Molten Salt 119

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 28, 2022

Land Rover sees an official EPA range of close to 50 miles for its Range Rover plug-in hybrid. And Mini is officially converting its classic minicars. Electric vehicle newbies are charmed with EVs but not so tied to a brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Land Rover Plug-in Plug Range 120

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

AC Propulsion will launch the conversion program by developing the electric propulsion system and conversion process for the full-size vans that are used by service fleets nationwide. The converted vans will run on electricity only and will charge directly from the power grid. Earlier post.).

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Conversion Grant Los Angeles Delaware 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

EcoDual, LLC, a provider of diesel-to-natural-gas dual-fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel powered trucks has partnered with Vision Financial Group (VFG) to provide lease-to-own financing options for fleet owners seeking to convert to natural gas operation.

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Financing Conversion Gas Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

Advocacy group Coltura has published a report that finds converting the biggest users of gasoline to EVs in the next ten years is critical to reaching climate goals and that present EV policies are poorly suited to accomplishing that conversion. This is more than the bottom 60% of users combined. The top 20% of gasoline users burn 48%.

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Gasoline St. Louis Emissions Carbon 397

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Vehicle/Engine Age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

A new ceramic hollow fiber substrate for catalytic converters designed by Dr. Benjamin Kingsbury and colleagues at Imperial College London could cut the size and precious metal loading of the devices in automobiles while reducing fuel consumption and and manufacturing costs. Kingsbury has founded MicroTech Ceramics Ltd. WO 2013175239 A2.

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Convert Manufacturer Fuel Exhaust 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle. EV range (miles).

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Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2020

Work converting the facility for the expansion began in January 2020 and included investment in new high-capacity vehicle and battery charging and testing systems, new fabrication and wiring-harness equipment, semi-automated centers for conversion, and powertrain testing and automation equipment.

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Colorado Manufacturer Conversion Fleet 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its new dedicated and bi-fuel 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems. Altech-Eco provides a lifetime warranty on all conversion system emissions components.

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Conversion 2010 EPA Gasoline 230

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

has launched a new line of hybrid vehicles—converted plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford F-150 pickup, the highest volume selling vehicle in the US. The conversions are based on the F-150 4 X 4 Extended Cab with 145” W.B. 290–420 VDC DC/DC converter. 290–420 VDC DC/DC converter. air-cooled 22.6

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F-150 Plug-in Convert Plug 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

EcoDual , LLC, a provider of dual fuel natural gas conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, has achieved US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance for installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. In dual fuel operation, the trucks maintain full torque and power with no loss of miles per gallon.

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Conversion EPA Diesel Gas 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

XL Hybrids , a startup that offers a hybrid conversion system for large fleet vehicles such as vans or Lincoln Town Cars, has raised $2 million in new funding and signed an agreement with Ashwoods Automotive in the UK, the producers of the retrofit kit. million in convertible debt from angel investors. Boston Globe. Earlier post.).

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Conversion Hybrid Companies Kits 199

Electric Vehicless

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Good, you are searching to convert your bike into an electric bike & also searching for a cheap electric bike conversion kit with battery. Before selecting any cheap electric bike conversion kit with battery you must have gone through a small electric bike conversion kit selection guide. ″ 700C Rear Wheel Ebike.

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Kits Cheap Conversion Batteries 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This innovation gives our professional customers the choice to convert their current vans to electric, extend their vehicle’s life and meet legislative and mobility requirements. In a market boosted by last-mile demand, city access restrictions will soon require recent LCV owners to look for a solution to convert to zero emissions.

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Light Commercial Vehicles Cleaner 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems utilizing ePower’s proprietary technology. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Convert Hybrid Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

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. Andrew Ewert.

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NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

an order to convert 463 Ford E-250 vans to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) to be fulfilled during the second quarter of 2010. Additionally, although no formal order has been made, AT&T has requested that BAF procure on AT&T’s behalf CNG cylinders for 463 additional conversions to be completed in the third quarter of 2010.

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Conversion 2010 Clean Cleaning 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. The converted pickup has a towing capacity of 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg). . Click to enlarge.

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F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2021

A large-scale demonstration converting biocrude to renewable diesel fuel has passed a significant test, operating for more than 2,000 hours continuously without losing effectiveness. It addresses the need to convert biocrude, a mixture of carbon-based polymers, into biofuels. Biowaste to biofuel conversion process.

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Diesel Waste Convert Washington 332

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

AMP will use the Remy HVH250 electric motors in their custom electric vehicle conversions. The first two vehicles available for AMP conversions are the GM Saturn Sky and the GM Pontiac Solstice. The end product is an all-electric vehicle with a range of up to 150 miles per charge. The pack carries a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.

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Conversion Motor Motors Motoring 218

The Truth About Cars

MAY 12, 2023

I personally can fairly quickly translate kilometers and kilometers per hour into miles and mph, but god help me if I try to quickly convert Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa. Second, what tricks do you use for quick conversions? of a mile, you can convert mpg to km/h by multiplying by 1.6. miles x 4, so 12.4

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Miles Mexico Convert MPG 97

EVolution

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We’ll be there in force talking to people about electric cars and charging and how EV’s are for motoring enthusiasts too, we’ll even have our own converted electric , Range Rover Classic on display”. BESPOKE EV CONVERSIONS RIGHT HERE IN GEELONG. Our team specialise in bespoke, one-off conversions of classic & specialist vehicles.

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Motor Motors Motoring Conversion 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 14, 2023

Experts retrofitted the baby blue 1968 model with an electric motor, which the company used to debut its conversion program. Jaguar hopes more people will convert their classic cars into electric vehicles to keep them on the road. Those who convert their internal combustion engines won’t miss a beat, either.

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Aston Martin Land Rover Cars Conversion 87