Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

SEAT will invest €3 billion in the conversion of its Martorell plant for the production of small EVs. Together with its partners, the plan includes the electrification of the Martorell and Pamplona factories, the construction of a new gigafactory for batteries in Sagunto (Valencia), and the creation of a complete supplier ecosystem.

Conversion 293

Conversion Production Spain Audi 293

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2023

Canada-based Rock Tech Lithium officially broke ground for its lithium conversion plant in Guben, Germany ( earlier post ), from which it will supply Mercedes-Benz with battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) starting in 2026 (starting with a qualification period). Earlier post.)

Mercedes 221

Mercedes Convert Batteries Battery 221

Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

Building 95

Building Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 95

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2020

Researchers in Europe, with colleagues from Samsung R&D Institute in Japan, have developed a highly stable Fe 3 O 4 /C composite for use as a conversion electrode in all-solid-state Li-ion batteries. increasing demand for battery systems with higher energy density requests a breakthrough in finding new materials. Resources.

Li-ion 170

Li-ion Conversion Carbon Fiber Batteries 170

DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

I feel like the old build thread had a lot of pre-amble before I even got to any building, so I am going to start a fresh topic. Feb 2020: Bought a Tesla/Mercedes battery pack. 1996 chevy s-10 conversion (part 2). 1996 chevy s-10 conversion (part 2). Jan 2020: Bought my donor vehicle, a 1996 chevy S-10.

Conversion 100

Conversion Parts Mercedes 2020 100

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced its intent for strategic investments in China in support of the expansion of its lithium conversion capacity.

Conversion 170

Conversion China Corporation International 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

This includes making available $2 billion in grants and up to $10 billion in loans to support automotive manufacturing conversion projects that retain high-quality jobs in communities that currently host these manufacturing facilities. Leveraging New Loan Authority for Automotive Manufacturing Conversion Projects.

Conversion 279

Conversion Grant Manufacturer Supplies 279

Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric: Icons” conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.

Land Rover 52

Land Rover Conversion Motor Motors 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2022

The cobalt, manganese and nickel found in battery cathodes are expensive to mine; scientists have for years sought a way to create new batteries from spent ones. When a car battery reaches the end of its service life, it is collected, dismantled and shredded. Building a battery is like building a tower out of Legos.

Batteries 186

Batteries Battery Re-Charge Conversion 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

BrightDrop, GM’s new business focused on electric last-mile deliveries ( earlier post ), has completed the first production builds of the EV600, a key milestone to deliver its first electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) to FedEx Express in time for the holiday season. BrightDrop EV410.

Building 243

Building Production Fleet Maintenance 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The company has also signed a leasing agreement on a new production building at the Port of Aalborg. Blue World Technologies’ methanol fuel cells are combined with batteries in hybrid configurations. The complete system includes methanol reformer for fuel conversion, DC/DC for power conversion and fuel cell stack for power production.

Building 199

Building Fuel Production DC 199

Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

Building 52

Building Batteries Battery Charging 52

EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Australian manufacturer Roev plans to do just that from 2023 by converting Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers to electric, with conversions priced from $47,990. Roev will remove the ICE from Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers and replace them with an electric motor and batteries. 2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux.

Conversion 98

Conversion Boston Consulting Group Companies Production 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

In June, CPKC and CSX Corporation announced their intent to enter into a joint venture for the building and deployment of hydrogen locomotive conversion kits for diesel electric locomotives. As an initial step in the collaboration, CSX plans to convert one of its diesel locomotives using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CPKC.

Hydrogen 370

Hydrogen Kansas City West Virginia Fuel 370

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Kindred Motorworks, the San Francisco Bay Area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, has partnered with Idaho-based KORE Power, a developer of battery cell technology, to supply battery modules for the electrified models in the Kindred lineup. Kindred Motorworks selected KORE Power’s VDA 355 format battery modules.

San Francisco 243

San Francisco Batteries Battery Power 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2023

Operating throughout the city and surrounding areas of Newport, South Wales, the transport operator currently has 49 electric buses and coaches in fleet, further building on this with an Equipmake partnership which will electrify ICE buses for use on school and city routes.

Transportation 195

Transportation Conversion Volvo Fleet 195

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Electric Bike Technologies LLC (makers of the E-BikeKit electric bike conversion kit) and AllCell Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding jointly to promote and to sell lithium-ion batteries for use in electric bike conversions.

Conversion 231

Conversion Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries 231

Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

At the time, e-bikes were still rather exotic, at least in the United States, so it seemed worth the expense and effort to build my own. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now?

DIY 145

DIY Conversion Cheap Motor 145

Electric Vehicless

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As the cost of an electric bike conversion kit in comparison to a new electric cycle is half approx & not too tough to assemble, if you have time & little bit of idea about installation you have to go with an e bike conversion kit. Electric bicycle conversion kits are generally divided into three types. Hub Motors.

Kits 52

Kits Conversion Batteries Battery 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2022

6K, a producer of engineered materials for lithium-ion batteries and additive manufacturing from its UniMelt plasma technology, has raised $102 million in its Series D funding first close of two planned tranches. This innovation will help realize advancements in energy transformation and the battery value chain.

Lithium Ion 199

Lithium Ion Production Batteries Battery 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2022

As a result, Volkswagen is creating the conditions in 2022 for building 1.2 The Group is also investing in Braunschweig, Salzgitter and Kassel, among other things in further expansion of the existing MEB production of battery systems, rotors/stators and electric motors. Chattanooga (ID.4)

Global 435

Global Production Ireland Finland 435

DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

I have posted here before with a different VW kit car build which was a 72v Wilderness EV kit in a Bentley kit body roadster. At that time I was using Trojan 12v LA batteries. Pretty straight forward and easy build. Considering a VW Kit Car Build.

Kits 100

Kits Building Bentley Cars 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2019

By focusing on energy-related advanced manufacturing technologies, we are building a new era of manufacturing that will stimulate the economy, create jobs and build American energy independence. —US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.

Manufacturer 304

Manufacturer Batteries Battery Energy Storage 304

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2011

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. ECD), a global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products and systems for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, has initiated a process to divest its Ovonic Battery Company (OBC) subsidiary. —Jay Knoll, Interim President of ECD.

NiMH 220

NiMH Conversion Solar Companies 220

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2021

The project will also integrate multiple enhancements for thermal management, durability and electrical power conversion efficiency, enabling performance validation against OEM-specified requirements.

Renewable 356

Renewable Engine Range Fuel 356

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Our conversion work is proceeding entirely to schedule. Twelve entirely new buildings or parts of buildings are currently under construction at the plant site. In special high-voltage training, they are learning how to handle modern battery systems and electrical wiring safely and correctly. The first 400 pre-series ID.3

Conversion 220

Conversion Production Installation All-Electric 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company and the leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, has agreed to acquire EVSE company ClipperCreek. Jason has managed to build one of the leading EV charging companies, while remaining profitable and demonstrating gross margins in-line with Enphase.

Energy 334

Energy Grid 2006 Solar 334

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

APC says that this is the first document of its kind to demonstrate the complete value chain; identifying what’s needed to build a robust end-to-end UK supply chain. There are three main power electronic components on board battery electric vehicles; an inverter, a DC-DC converter, and an onboard charger (OBC).

Power 293

Power Powered DC Convert 293

Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

At the time, e-bikes were still rather exotic, at least in the United States, so it seemed worth the expense and effort to build my own. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now?

DIY 98

DIY Conversion Cheap Motor 98

Electric Vehicless

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

As the cost of an electric bike conversion kit in comparison to a new electric cycle is half approx & not too tough to assemble, if you have time & little bit of idea about installation you have to go with an e bike conversion kit. Electric bicycle conversion kits are generally divided into three types. Hub Motors.

Kits 52

Kits Conversion Lithium Ion Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2019

ABB will supply a comprehensive integrated power and propulsion solution for the new-build vessels, including lithium-ion battery packs and an onshore charging system, enabling sustainable operation with maximum reliability. The new Maid of the Mist vessels build on a $70-million revitalization of Niagara Falls State Park.

Power 319

Power Powered New York Batteries 319

Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

The ICE to EV conversion, or the Repowering business at Kalyani Powertrain, is pivotal. They plan to ramp up the Group’s three business verticals – electric motorcycles (Tork Motors), power electronics, and ICE to EV conversion of commercial vehicles, and to kick off a new traction drives business vertical. Keep watching this space.

Conversion 52

Conversion Auto Green Commercial 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2020

The company recently took over the entire building on the campus located at Southwest 14 th Street and Taft Avenue, expanding its square footage from 45,000 to 142,000. Bringing these conversion lines in-house significantly reduces costs and provides greater quality control.

Colorado 259

Colorado Manufacturer Conversion Fleet 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2021

HYSEAS III follows HYSEAS I and HYSEAS II, and aims to build on the previous projects’ findings by demonstrating that fuel cells may be successfully integrated with a proven marine hybrid electric drive system (electric propulsion, control gear, batteries etc.), Lithium-ion batteries. Battery firefighting systems.

Hydrogen 436

Hydrogen Design Fuel Mariner 436

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Click to enlarge.

Conversion 301

Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid 301

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

China BAK Battery, Inc. CBAK) will collaborate with Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of Chinese Academy of Sciences (DICP) in the R&D of next-generation battery manufacturing technologies with new battery materials, from lab scale tests, pilot scale tests to industrial tests, and related special preparation techniques.

Batteries 252

Batteries Battery China Conversion 252

Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

Legacy automakers, keen to make an “orderly transition” to EVs, have embraced all kinds of half-measures, from PHEVs to awkward ICE-to-EV conversions to pick-your-powertrain production lines. Next year, it plans to launch a new line of EVs called the Neue Klasse (New Class), featuring improved batteries and increased range.

BMW 52

BMW Building Gas New York 52