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SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion

Baua Electric

It’s important to note here that this really might be a “first-of-its-kind” conversion. Obayashi sacrificed one of its Caterpillar 725 articulated haul trucks to the project, which was converted to electric drive and fitted with SafeAI’s latest autonomous technology. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Converting rejected plastic waste into useful materials

Innovation News Network

Researchers are integrating tested technologies and developing new ones to break down plastic waste for conversion into useful materials. Researchers are developing new technologies, such as plasma that shoots ‘bullet’ electrons, to break down plastic waste to convert it into useful materials.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric: Icons” conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.

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Converted Electric Semi Trucks — Getting More & More Popular

CleanTechnica EVs

After writing about its converted cement truck, I decided to reach out to Lex Forsyth (General Manager, Janus Electric) and ask how the company was going. There is good news and sad (for Australia) news. The good news is that the order book keeps on […].

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Liebherr converted this massive mining excavator to electric power

Electrek

For the first time in the company’s 40-year history, Liebherr have converted one of their R 9400 excavators from a conventional diesel to an electric powertrain.

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Electrogenic reveals budget-friendly EV conversion kit to future-proof classic Mini

Electric Cars Report

British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its market-leading classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of acclaimed ‘drop-in’ conversion kits with its most accessible yet: a cost effective ‘plug and play’ solution to easily electrify the classic Mini.

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The “Fusla”: The 5-tonne Fuso truck converted to electric, powered by Tesla motor and battery

The Driven EV News

A five-tonne Fuso truck is being converted to electric, with the help of a Tesla Model S motor, a Tesla EV battery, and a lot of innovation. The post The “Fusla”: The 5-tonne Fuso truck converted to electric, powered by Tesla motor and battery appeared first on The Driven.