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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. Ewert Energy Systems video (handheld) of driving a Prius PHEV conversion at highway speeds.

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

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Reviva is the largest privately held diesel engine remanufacturer in North America and its engines are available at most aftermarket truck component suppliers and large truck dealers in the USA and Canada. Reviva has been providing quality remanufactured engines and engine components for more than 70 years. Vander Haag’s, Inc.,

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APG licenses Trident natural gas liquid process, acquires operating technology; flare-to-fuels

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Currently, most mobile NGL processor technology can only capture 70% to 75% of the total flare to liquefy for sale and continue to flare the ethane and methane which remain below regulatory limits. provides a cost-effective patented Turbocharged Natural Gas conversion technology for vehicular, stationary and off-road mobile diesel engines.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g. Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. The 100 m.p.g. Right Now can be seen here.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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And we’ve now turned that on for all cars with the cameras and first computer, everything from Hardware 3 on in North America, so it’s been pushed out to around 1.8 Elon Musk : We’re in conversations with one major automaker regarding licensing FSD. It’s profound, and the rate of improvement is rapid.

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