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Electrogenic introduces plug-and-play EV conversion kit for the Classic Mini

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British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.

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BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

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BMW i Ventures has invested in Prometheus Fuels ( earlier post ), a company removing CO 2 from the air and turning it into zero-net carbon gasoline that it will sell at gas stations, at a price that competes with fossil fuels, starting as early as this year. The effective upgrading of alcohols to gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels.

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Company Creates Bolt-On DeLorean EV Conversion Kit

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UK-based Electrogenic has produced a bolt-in conversion kit that transforms the DMC DeLorean into an all-electric vehicle. The DMC DeLorean likewise played host to the V6 PRV engine in an era where just about everything was severely under powered. For the conversion, the company will remove the fuel tank and supplant it with a 42.0-kWh

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Bi-fuel evolutions of the LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van; range extender engines run on LPG/biopropane and CNG/biomethane

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HP Taxis, Prins Alternative Fuel Systems and SBL-Automotive revealed [link] of the plug-in hybrid range-extended electric LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van allowing the range extender engine to run on LPG and CNG and their renewable counterparts of biopropane and biomethane. For CNG/biomethane the engine bay layout is similar. Bi-fuel ECU.

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Global Bioenergies and Audi renew their partnership in renewable gasoline

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Global Bioenergies and Audi signed a new agreement focused on the implementation of biomass residue feedstock usage, preparation of a path to commercialization and engine testing of new blends of renewable gasoline. The renewable gasoline is essentially a liquid isooctane and is currently produced from biomass in a two-step process.

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Vintage EV conversion specialist Kindred Motorworks unveils 402 HP electric Bronco in Monterey

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Norcal-based EV conversion specialist Kindred Motorworks has pulled the sheet off its third all-electric model during Monterey Car Week 2024. To date, Kindred has unveiled all-electric conversions of the Chevy 3100 pickup and the Volkswagen Bus. liter V8 engine and an 80 kWh battery pack capable of DC fast charging.

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opoc engine company EcoMotors closes US $32.5M Series C

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EcoMotors International, developer of the opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder opoc engine ( earlier post ), has completed its Series C round with a new investment totaling US$32.5 The opoc architecture comprises 60% fewer components and far less mass than conventional engines. million, led by Braemar Energy Ventures.

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