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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

Green Car Congress

At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. —Jim Campbell, GM US vice president of Performance and Motorsports.

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Why NetGain motors are the best for EV conversions.

EVolution

So, what are NetGain Motors and why are they the right choice for your conversion project? We've used NetGain motors in a range of conversion projects because they're specifically designed to make converting a petrol guzzling machine into a sleek electric vehicle an easy process.

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

EV Central

Revealed at Las Vegas’ Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, the Surge is a bright orange exploration of how Jeep could offer its enthusiast customers battery-electric vehicle (BEV) parts kits applications. Mopar Design Accessory Manager Dan Zimmerman gives a CJ Surge walkaround. Jeep going hard on electrification.

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GM emphasizes its safety testing for the Bi-fuel Impala

Green Car Congress

GM says that it has tested the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank in the 2015 Bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala ( earlier post ) under normal and extreme conditions, exceeding both federal requirements and CNG industry guidelines. Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. Click to enlarge.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

Green Car Congress

Under the agreement, CleanFUEL will distribute IMPCO’s bi-fuel Sequent system, a dual-propane and gasoline fuel system certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for conversions of light duty General Motors and Ford vehicles to run on propane. Chevrolet Impala. liter Chevrolet G Van and GMC Savana.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

Clearly, that’s no lazy Rover diesel chugging below the hood—or even a Chevrolet V-8, a current go-to engine for vintage-car fans seeking a contemporary edge. For this baby-blue Rover, the conversion includes a powerful electric drive unit from a. This Defender, known for raiding tombs , has raided Tesla’s temple of tech.

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