Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Mercedes-Benz’ battery recycling subsidiary Licular GmbH—founded in 2021—is heading the consortium for LIBinfinity , a €17-million battery-recycling project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

OptiFuel is developing modular repower kits for diesel locomotives and new locomotives in all lengths, horsepower levels, and track gauges. For Argentina, OptiFuel will build locomotive kits in the US that will be shipped for local assembly in Argentina, creating new jobs and enhancing business in both countries.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Costs of manufacturing batteries and electric powertrains can be halved by 2018, if the gaps in the innovation chain can be closed, according to researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). KIT plans to build a close-to-industry “research factory” on its premises.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Setup of the fluoride-ion battery: A fluoride-containing electrolyte separates the metal anode from the metal fluoride cathode. Researchers from the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) have developed and demonstrated secondary (i.e., rechargeable) battery cells based on a fluoride shuttle. Click to enlarge. By choosing.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Apocalypse specializes in tough, rugged custom truck builds, modding up vehicles like Jeeps and Rams with 6×6 capabilities and donning them with intimidating names like “Hellfire” and “Juggernaut.” A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video] appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Electric Vehicless

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

It is easy to convert your bicycle into an electric bike, but if you consider some technical things during selection of an electric bike kit than it will ease your journey to convert the bicycle into an electric bike & running it. Electric bicycle conversion kits are generally divided into three types. Crank Drive motors.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant in Saxony, Germany will build the brand’s first production vehicle based on the MEB—the Modular Electric Drive kit, Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukastenin—2019. In addition, the plant will be building a pilot facility for battery cells and cell modules. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

A prototype plug-in hybrid retrofit kit is applied to a research vehicle’s rear wheels. A group at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), led by Dr. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Together with Lightning eMotors, formerly known as Lightning Systems, the partners have created a five-step process for identifying, assessing and converting a wide range of “donor” diesel coach models that fit the criteria for fast-track battery electric conversion.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Volkswagen is partnering with eClassics to build electric conversions of the iconic VW Beetle, breathing even more life into an already-popular enthusiast platform and opening the doors to a whole new group of tinkerers. The 14-module battery pack, with.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2013

Even less so, a Tesla Model S with the latest metal-air battery technology, hinted for use in the company''s future products. But fret not, dear reader: There is another way to get your hands on metal-air battery technology, and it need not cost you tens of thousands of.'

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Green Authority

JULY 18, 2022

Even better, what if you could fit the battery in your pocket? Swytch has come to answer every cyclist’s dreams with their new compact electric bike conversion kit. If your bike has handlebars and a front wheel, the Swytch kit will be compatible – with only a few small exceptions.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

labor), the Board of Management announced that the Volkswagen brand’s German plants will develop and produce electric vehicles and components based on the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). In addition, the plant will be building the pilot facility for battery cells and cell modules. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 28, 2023

Having a car-specific tool kit at the ready for your vehicle is so important. If you have been thinking of creating a tool kit for your car, then here are a few items that you may want to consider putting in it. Battery maintainers can be critical Battery maintainers One of the best things to have in your car is battery maintainers.

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Cars That Think

JULY 14, 2022

This spurred Julie Angus to cofound the startup Open Ocean Robotics to design, build, and operate oceangoing uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) drones. The company designs and builds the drone’s hull, deck, and circuit boards. For us, the goal is data collection, helping to build an Internet of Things for the sea.”. Data Xplorer.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To accomplish this target, Lucid would need a workforce in Saudi that could build its cars according to the company’s standards. Workers in the Saudi facility, which is located in Jeddah, are tasked to re-attach the battery, put the trims back on, and reinstall the tires, among others.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

Hello all, I thought I would start a build thread. I have ordered a K1-attack kit car. I am waiting on batteries until the build is further along. I have started the assembly. My plan is to have a Tesla drive train. I am sourcing from EV-West. Hopefully that was a good company to partner with.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2022

ORTEN’s employees are experienced in electrification, retrofitting, and bodybuilding, all critical elements of Hyzon’s FCEV build process. Additionally, ORTEN management has extensive, long-standing customer relationships across Germany. Germany is expected to be a major global market for zero-emission commercial vehicles in the coming years.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2023

In addition, it guarantees faster brake pressure build-up than a vacuum brake booster, which results in shorter braking distances in emergency situations. Currently, the system is used as original equipment (OE) in several models based on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Building Kit (MEB). The range extends from the ID.3

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2022

Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH is working with Torqeedo on an innovative hydrogen hybrid propulsion system building kit for maritime mobility, which will be able to deliver fuel cell powers between 30 and 120 kW and variable hydrogen storage capacity. As part of the DEUTZ Group, Torqeedo offers marine electric and hybrid drives from 0.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Volkswagen Group China is beginning construction in Anting of the Group’s first factory specifically designed for the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) platform. It will produce various new pure electric vehicles of SAIC VOLKSWAGEN, including medium- and large-sized pure electric SUVs, as well as battery systems.

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Baua Electric

MAY 1, 2024

For the Hydrogen HQ, Toyota has started building a flexible microgrid that will incorporate a 230-kw solar system, a 1-megawatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel-cell generator, a 325-kw solid oxide fuel-cell system, and a 500-kwh battery storage system.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2020

The new platform is one of five demonstration projects designed to illustrate Karma’s technical direction and capabilities through the use of highly versatile EREV and battery electric (BEV) chassis systems. Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

JULY 5, 2018

Building a new car, especially one with four wheels intended to be sold in developed markets, is show-stoppingly expensive. A simpler approach is to build a kit car. Kit cars don't come with engines, so to make an electric kit car requires only selecting an electric motor instead of batteries.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). The electric motor builds up its maximum torque of 310 N·m (229 lb-ft) from a standing start.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Power Global launches eZee swappable battery EVs in India . A Noida based Power Global is a leading high-performance clean energy and mobility product for everyday applications has launched its first eZee swappable battery in India. The swappable battery is designed for light vehicles including two and three-wheeler vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

A car, the likes of which only Volkswagen can build. Buzz, which is built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, is also based in engineering terms on the Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Buzz Cargo are launching across Europe with a 77 kWh battery (gross energy content: 82 kWh). family, the ID. Buzz and ID.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance will survey SEMA members interested in building their own electric projects to help finalize Chevrolet’s initial eCrate offering. Power is supplied by a 400-volt Bolt EV battery pack with 60 kWh of usable energy installed in the cargo area. eCrate Installer Certification Program.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In addition, a battery plant will also be built near the existing passenger-car plant ensuring availability of advanced technology for future generations of Mercedes-Benz vehicles built in the US. With production locations for EVs and batteries in Europe, China and, now, the US, our global network is ready for the era of electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is taking an equity stake in European battery cell manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC) to scale up development and production of next-generation high-performance battery cells and modules. Our goal is to continue to integrate the most advanced and sustainable battery cells in our EQ models.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Building on their recent success of jointly introducing hybrid battery-diesel railcars into passenger service ( earlier post ), the two companies will also explore the potential for advanced hybridization. From next year it plans to have conversion kits available which enable mtu Series 4000 engines to run on 100% hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2013

The basic Spark EV is a battery-electric urban mini-car delivering 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of instant torque—more than the classic 1969 Camaro SS muscle car with a 350 V-8. The Spark EV Tech Performance concept builds on Spark EV’s performance with a unique power-delivery algorithm that enhances acceleration. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC) will design, build, test and make the conversions. In addition to producing a new, cost-effective all-electric conversion kit, the project will deliver a blueprint for converting up to three UPS vehicles a day. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2021

They have an 800-volt modular, liquid-cooled battery system with up to 640 kilowatt-hours of energy that provides roughly 200 miles of real-world range and can be charged fully in three hours via DC fast charging. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Teslarati

MAY 20, 2023

With their custom suspension and aero-kits, they have been pushing Tesla vehicles to their absolute limit. “The record lap was the 3rd hot lap during this testing session which began with an already heat-soaked battery,” UP notes. The Dark Helmet build is one of UP’s most track-ready vehicles they currently operate.

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