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Efficient Drivetrains now offering OEM developer kit for plug-in hybrid solutions

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(EDI), a developer of advanced hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, has expanded its product portfolio to include the EDI PowerDrive electrification kit and developer support program for vehicle manufacturers moving to create a PHEV offering. It also features an EV+ mode for hill climbing and added acceleration.

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An Easy EV Conversion Kit For People

Open Source Civic EV Kit

After spending the past year and a half converting a Porsche 914 to an electric vehicle, I decided to expand my horizons by designing an open-source electric vehicle (EV) conversion kit for a commonly used car. I hope this project furthers his vision of emission-free electric vehicles for people.

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Li-ion maker Boston-Power launches module system for EV and ESS applications; no-weld integration

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earlier post ) recently launched its Ensemble Module System; a “kit” of standard components that provides OEMs and pack assemblers with a simple, cost-effective way to assemble large format battery pack solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) applications. Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power Inc.

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Taking a Day off to see the EV Show

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

There were probably twenty electric vehicles at EV awareness day. The electrically augmented bicycle. This was originally just a human powered vehicle made in Belgium, but the owner added an electric motor to power the rear third wheel to get up the hills in Portland (of which there aren't many in Belgium).

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Smith Electric Vehicles. One of Valence’s most prominent commercial vehicle customers is Smith Electric Vehicles. They are usually delivery vehicles working within a neighborhood, and are on the road for 6-8 hour a day and are recharged overnight. Mark Donaghy. The Edison is a 3.5 The Maxity, a 7.5

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

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You don’t have to buy a new bike because you can adapt your old cycle with an adaption kit and do it yourself in a matter of minutes, how cool is that? Top 10 Reasons to drive an electric bike. As I have mentioned earlier with the help of an adoption kit you can easily convert your old conventional bicycle into an E-Bike.

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