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Dynamically tuning the structure of platinum in catalytic converters to enhance performance under different conditions

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Researchers from France and Germany are proposing a new concept for the dynamic tuning of the structure of platinum nanoparticles on catalytic converters to enhance their performance—especially after cold starts and in urban traffic—and to reduce the consumption of expensive noble metal.

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‘‘Retrofitting can be a better option than investing in new commercial vehicles’’ | Autocar Professional

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In 2023, IX Energy presented a retrofitted Tata LCV. First one was with a government think-tank ISGF (India Smart Grip Foundation) in which we drove our converted electric truck from Farrukh Nagar to Chandigarh travelling almost 320 km one-way. Where are the kits coming from? How has the business picked up since then?

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Voltabox to supply battery systems to e-troFit for conversion of diesel buses to electric

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In the past fiscal year, e-troFit nominated Voltabox AG as the supplier of the battery unit for conversion kits for buses and trucks. The weight-optimized battery system as a whole is designed so that it can be mounted both at the rear of converted buses as well as on the roof structure.

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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As it has been postponed, VWCV is now presenting it virtually. To convert an historic Bulli over to a drive system producing zero emissions, VWCV engineers and designers formed a team along with drive system experts from Volkswagen Group Components and the eClassics company, which specialises in electric car conversions.

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ZF to present new 9-speed automatic transmission for front-transverse drive; fuel savings up to 16% compared to 6-speeds

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ZF 9HP.The 9 HP construction kit is designed for different starting elements, hybrid drive, a stop-start function, and all-wheel drive. Thanks to its construction kit principle, the basic transmission can be supplemented in line with special requirements. Click to enlarge.

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Researchers propose using AC and ventilation systems for decentralized production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Toronto have proposed a method enabling air conditioning and ventilation systems to produce synthetic fuels from CO 2 and water from the ambient air. The team presents this “crowd oil” concept in Nature Communications. kilograms per hour.

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TEMO’s easy-to-install electric outboard motors make DIY e-boats simple

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The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. TEMO’s easy-installation electric outboard motors make it painless for boaters to convert their vessels into electric boats.

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