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Omnitek selects DD 12.7L Series 60 and Cat C15 engine models for diesel-to-gas conversion project at Port of Seattle

Green Car Congress

L Detroit Diesel Series 60 and the Caterpillar C15 engine models for the beginning of the second phase of a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency pilot project , which includes the development of diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for these engine models and obtaining Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval. Earlier post.).

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HELMETH project targeting >85% efficiencies for power-to-gas; high-temperature electrolysis

Green Car Congress

The HELMETH (“Integrated High-temperature ELectrolysis and METHanation for Effective Power to Gas Conversion”) project, coordinated by Karlsruhe Institue of Technology (KIT) is targeting power-to-gas (PtG) system efficiencies of more than 85% through better synergies with existing process steps. Power-to-gas (e.g., The 3-year, €3.8-million

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My 2007 Dream Project

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Since I live in Portland, Oregon, I went to a meeting with the Oregon Electric Vehicle Association and found out about several companies that provided drop-in electric conversion kits for existing cars. I'm currently working with Craig Loughlin out at Camp914 to purchase a 1976 Porsche 914 for the conversion.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

Green Car Congress

was founded in 2007 under a uniform cell heat distribution technology patent acquired from chemical manufacturer Dupont. Once systems have been tested and perfected, the E2/SSI Electric Conversion Kit and the Interchangeable Leyden Battery Module will be the first complete EV conversion kit available for the public to purchase.

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Unplugged Performance unveils first ever Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheel

Teslarati

UP CEO Ben Schaffer was having a late-night conversation with Selipanov about design. The design dated back to 2007 and predated Selipanov’s work with Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg. The CYBRHEX wheel is the result of that late-night conversation. Credit: Unplugged Performance. Credit: Unplugged Performance.

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

They especially like the conversion vehicles because they’re different.”. This go-kart, Garver explained, dates back to 2007, when chapter members built and electrified a very basic, homegrown version after a founding member thought it would be effective to show at outreach events. “So Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I

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EV Solutions WarP-Drive Installation

DIY Electric Car

Well I'm finally going to get around to installing a WarP-Drive 160/1000 motor controller package in our 97 S10 EV conversion. Our EV Solutions 97 S10 EV conversion was originally completed in the Spring of 2007. WarP-Drive Standard Performance Cooling Kit. But now the time has come, so, a little background first.