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Vertimass licenses ORNL ethanol-to-hydrocarbon conversion technology; overcoming the blend wall with drop-in fuels

Green Car Congress

In a 2012 presentation, the inventors said that the direct conversion process delivers a liquid hydrocarbon fuel yield of ~54-55% at 310°C, with ~6-7% ethylene and ~39% water byproducts, making the technology more cost-effective than previous approaches. Catalytic conversion of to hydrocarbons (2012). —Chaitanya Narula.

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

Green Car Congress

AMP is in discussions with several potential OEM partners to supply the underlying SUVs for AMP’s electric conversions. In February, AMP introduced its first SUV all-electric conversion platform, the GM Chevrolet Equinox. The AMP Equinox features dual Remy motors applied in an AMP-manufactured drivetrain. Earlier post.).

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The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version

Baua Electric

Swytch, makers of the self-proclaimed “most affordable” electric bike conversion kits out there, announced its newest model this morning. With over 85,000 Swytch kits already on the road, according to the company, DIY electric bike conversions still seem as popular as ever. Weighing between 2-2.6

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

Green Car Congress

In parallel with EV conversion of the Saab 9-3, an all-new model will be developed (“Type 2 EV”), based on the Phoenix platform ( earlier post ) and additional technology from Japan. Saab Automobile Parts AB, as well as intellectual property rights for the Saab 9-5, owned by General Motors, are not included in the purchase agreement.

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

Far-flung and growing… Before the pandemic, the NBEAA met in person at Thunderstruck Motors , an EV parts and conversion shop in Santa Rosa with a decades-long association with the chapter. So we matched them up with one of our members with an Ioniq 5 who enabled a test drive.”

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

Teslarati

Having extensive driving experience overseas before moving to the United States, the Tesla owner (name witheld as requested) was fairly optimistic that he could pass the Department of Motor Vehicles’ standards.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

Kate plans to utilize her time on the EVA board to encourage young adults to understand the benefits of more sustainable transportation and help to develop an EVA scholarship to support students exploring green energy technology. It really takes a conversation to convince a lot of people.