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

Green Car Congress

(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. There are already commercially available kits with excellent, detailed instructions for how to convert a vehicle.

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

Green Car Congress

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

Here are some cool looking Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs). They run on 48 volts and the company sells them as a kit for about $3500. He built the DC version of the Electro Automotive kit awhile back and challenged me to a drag duel at Nedra next week. With batteries and additional items, the final cost is around $5000.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. It is simple to fold up and fit into your vehicle, and it can be quickly assembled for a short ride in the neighborhood or along a nearby trail.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

VPUU works to transform low-income neighborhoods into safer, more sustainable communities. Wakoma has partnered with Violence Prevention Through Urban Upgrading in South Africa to start a wireless community network operating in townships and informal settlements around Cape Town.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

Cars That Think

Delaine Access to fresh produce is challenging in many low-income neighborhoods. To help engage students, the Ohio State team wrote an instructional manual on how to build a replica FarmBot using a standard Lego Mindstorms EV3 kit. The project includes a STEM outreach program for neighboring schools.