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Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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This innovation gives our professional customers the choice to convert their current vans to electric, extend their vehicle’s life and meet legislative and mobility requirements. The driver for this increase is the European Green Deal plan, aimed at encouraging the transition to cleaner vehicles and cleaner mobility.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment. You may make use of electric power without buying a new automobile by converting your current vehicle to an electric one.

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SEMA sponsors ZEV conversion rebate bill in California; up to $2,000 rebate

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Portantino (D-25) and Josh Newman (D-29) introduced Senate Bill 301 , a bill sponsored by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), to create a financial rebate program for converting gas and diesel-powered motor vehicles into zero-emissions-vehicles (ZEVs). Eligible converted ZEVs would need a range of at least 100 miles.

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News: 2022 Range Rover Lineup Previewed

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If you are seeking a bona fide representation of automotive luxury, look no further than the all-new 2022 Range Rover. The wow factor doesn’t end with sumptuous leather and wood, as in 2023 there will be a plug-in hybrid version, to be followed by an all-electric Range Rover in 2024. 2022 Range Rover. Range Rover Controls.

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Propane Council of Texas offers business fleets incentives for new or converted propane autogas vehicles

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The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT)—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of cleaner-burning, domestically produced propane—is offering incentives to private Texas vehicle fleets that are new to propane autogas. The program cap is $15,000 per fleet.

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Dutch/Russian effort to commercialize new process to convert flared gas to gasoline via a DME pathway

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Topchiev Institute for Petrochemical Synthesis ( TIPS ) on marketing a new technology developed by TIPS to convert flared gases into hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline. The new method offers a range of benefits compared with the common, but nearly hundred-year old, Fischer-Tropsch process, the partners said. —Kolesnikova et al.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Both Uber and Lyft are converting more of their fleet to electric, and Lyft recently committed to becoming 100% electric by 2030. There have been some concerns about the ability of ride-hailing electric vehicles to provide the same level of service as gas-powered vehicles, due to more limited range and the time needed to charge.

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