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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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CleanFUEL North America, Inc. a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. Tags: Brief. has signed a distribution agreement with IMPCO Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., 2008 and 2009 3.5L Chevrolet Impala.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. To produce the vehicles, Ford is converting three truck and SUV plants to car plants—Michigan Assembly, Cuautitlan Assembly in Mexico, which begins building the new Fiesta subcompact early next year; and Louisville (Ky.) Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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At today’s prices, with a 40 kWh system, a vehicle manufacturer would likely be paying $35-$45,000 for a battery solution which would include the modules, the control electronics, energy management systems, diagnostic kits and firmware. “ Tags: Batteries. Volume and technology improvements with allow us to do that. ”

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g. Among the dignitaries who will be on hand today for Brights announcement are executives from Frito-Lay North America. Tags: evdriven. The 100 m.p.g. based Tesla Motors Inc.

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New EV electric car calendar

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No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe. Canoo pickup – futuristic electric ute primarily for North America, but it doesn’t stop us dreaming… Caterham Seven – diminutive two-seater sports car has plans to go EV from as early as 2025. Chery has big plans for Australia.