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Omnitek develops diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for Mercedes OM904/OM906

Green Car Congress

Omnitek has developed a kit that can be used to convert the globally popular Mercedes diesel engines OM904 and OM906 into natural gas engines. Omnitek’s proprietary diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kit is used for bus and truck applications, as well as stationary applications. Modifying cylinder head for spark plugs.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

Plug In India

One was the conversion kit by Hyderabad based e-Trio, and the other was Pune based Northway Motorsports. Only when a kit provider has successfully got certified can they start selling the kit in the market. Challenges for Kit Makers Now here is the big limitation kit providers face. What about the original OEM?

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Delphi Introduces Handheld Diesel Fuel Analyser for First Level Fuel Diagnostics

Green Car Congress

Delphi, a leading OE manufacturer of advanced diesel fuel injection systems, is launching at the 2010 Automechanika show a new fuel analyser that will enable workshops, garages and fleets to perform real-time analysis of fuel content at an affordable price.

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Electric Car Watch #11: Hyundai's Electric Car Plans for India

Plug In India

Video: Electric Car Watch : Hyundai India's sudden EV Push | Ioniq 5 in 2022 So Hyundai India has announced a Rs 4000 CR investment which will help them launch affordable and premium electric models, including SUV’s and sedans, in India starting 2022. Launching an imported CKD kit in India was never a long term solution.

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

Green Car Congress

At a high level, we are the integrator, and we optimize systems, and we drive affordable solutions through what we think will be significant volumes. Our vision is to have a powertrain kit so that it is immaterial whether it is directed at a retrofit in a conversion garage or if it goes to an OEM for installation in a truck or van.

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

Cars That Think

There are many reasons for the divide, including affordability, the lack of digital literacy, and the absence of relevant content and services in local languages. When an Internet connection does become available, it can be plugged into the Nimble to provide access to anyone already connected within the mesh.

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How to Plan Summer Travel with an EV

Blink Charging

Don’t forget: while all plug-in electric vehicles can use a Level 2 charger, not all EVs can use a DC fast charger. Plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) cannot use DCFC at all, and not all DCFC stations are compatible with all fully-electric vehicles. Alternatively, add cleaner and a squeegee to your vehicle supplies kit in your EV frunk!

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