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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. This project started about a month ago when I became co-chair of the Oregon Electric Vehicles Association.

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

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First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. Additionally, it shields your vehicle’s dashboard and seats from the damaging effects of the sun. They are simple to inflate and deflate, and they take up a minimal amount of space when stored.

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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. 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). Here are just a few of the more notable ones.

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Smoothing out the DMOC acceleration/braking

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

One of the annoying behaviors of the motor system in my AC 914 kit is that the default DMOC445 parameters causes the acceleration and braking to have oscillations. So, I took the car out into the neighborhood with the laptop hooked up and started playing around with the EEX???TorqueSlew TorqueSlew parameters listed in the DMOC445.

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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. Valence is sourced with two of Smith’s vehicles: the Edison and the Newton. They are usually delivery vehicles working within a neighborhood, and are on the road for 6-8 hour a day and are recharged overnight.

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