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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Many things have passed through my mind over the past year and a half while converting this vehicle. The CCPower C400 DC/DC converter kept dying on me. General Themes During the Conversion Process Converting a 914 to electric is a group effort. Converting a 914 to electric is a process.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

Green Car Congress

The primary solution is to utilize an uncooled high-pressure EGR; its higher induction air temperature improves combustion behavior and thereby ensures higher exhaust temperatures for accelerated response of the catalytic converter. The car offers excellent range, low fuel consumption and very pleasing driving dynamics.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

In 2007 they sold 260 vehicles worth approximately £26 million and were expanding their capacity in the UK to be able to convert 3,000 vehicles in 2008. Valence signed a supply agreement in December 2008 and started shipping battery packs shortly afterwards. The Maxity, a 7.5

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea). Think has even shown a convertible prototype. Lastly, hybrids & plug-in hybrids are an unfortunate diversion.