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DOE awards $2M to Ohio University to develop products for energy storage and motors from coal waste

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Ohio University’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment was awarded two of the six awards, one that explores how coal waste can be reimagined as energy storage and the second aims to develop ultra-conductive carbon metal composite wire for electric motors.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. You may make use of electric power without buying a new automobile by converting your current vehicle to an electric one.

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Genesis X Convertible concept sheds its roof for EV excitement

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Electric motoring could soon get even more fun – and a little breezy. Genesis has revealed its X Convertible concept, the third concept built off the same electrical architecture. Whereas the EV market to date has mostly focused on volume models – typically sedans, SUVs and utes – the X Convertible is about style and driving enjoyment.

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Toyota converting biogas to power for Georgetown plant

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, with help from Waste Services of the Bluegrass , is converting methane from a local landfill into renewable electricity to power Toyota’s Georgetown assembly plant. With the increasing number of landfills in the United States, the effect of landfill gas on the environment can be detrimental.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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At an Investor Day event in Seoul, Hyundai Motor said that it will accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 It plans to convert additional lines as market demand dictates. trillion (US$85 billion) over the next 10 years, including KRW 35.8 Production.

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Lightning Systems converting 35-foot diesel buses to battery-electrics in Boulder; cost-effective electrification

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Tyler Yadon, director of engineering at Lightning Systems, said that the vehicle will have a 257 kWh battery pack coupled with a 220 kW traction motor with a 2-speed transmission. The first demonstration vehicle will be on the road this summer and will give the bus more than 200 miles of all-electric range.

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Canoo delivers electric Light Tactical Vehicle to Army for analysis & demonstration

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The Army is looking for vehicles—battery-electric or series-hybrid—that can reduce reliance on fossil fuels both in the operational and garrison environments. Comply with Federal Motor Safety Standards (FMVSS) 209. The Light Tactical Vehicle can be converted from a pickup to a flatbed truck, a cargo vehicle and more.

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