Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Renault Group and Phoenix Mobility , a Grenoble-based company specializing in the conversion of commercial vehicles to electric power, have signed a letter of intent to form a strategic partnership for the development and commercial operation of a retrofit kit, the first of its kind in the French LCV market.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

ABC Companies, a leading provider to the motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transportation market in the United States and Canada, will soon be the first to offer a motorcoach-diesel-to-electric-repower program for North American operators. The repower kits are engineered by Lightning eMotors and will be installed by ABC technicians.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. To convert the 1977 K5 Blazer, the team first removed from the Blazer the original 175-horsepower, 400 cubic-inch (6.55-liter) DC-to-DC power converter to power low-voltage systems. eCrate Installer Certification Program.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. Recharging takes 2.5

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 12, 2019

French startup Transition One plans to make it easy to convert a wide variety of average old cars in the country to electric power by building a standard conversion kit. The company says the kit will fit several top-selling models in Europe, including the.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The company also released video footage of successful first taxi tests of the aircraft, designed to evaluate ground handling qualities and the performance of the fuel-cell electric powertrain at low power settings and airspeeds. The Dash 8-300 flying testbed has a megawatt-class hydrogen fuel cell powertrain installed in one of its nacelles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Researchers from France and Germany are proposing a new concept for the dynamic tuning of the structure of platinum nanoparticles on catalytic converters to enhance their performance—especially after cold starts and in urban traffic—and to reduce the consumption of expensive noble metal.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2023

The flight, conducted under an FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate, was the first in a two-year flight test campaign expected to culminate in 2025 with entry into passenger service of ATR 72 regional aircraft converted to run on hydrogen. The other remained a conventional engine for safety of flight. Deliveries will start in 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2018

Chemical reactor company INERATEC , a spinoff of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the Spanish company GAS NATURAL FENOSA have built a plant in Spain that produces synthetic natural gas from CO 2 and renewable hydrogen. sewage sludge. —Tim Böltken.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

UPS and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that new technology will be developed to convert UPS package delivery vehicles from diesel to electric. If successful, the Bronx-based project is expected to bring a production version of the converted truck to the streets of New York City by Spring 2018.

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Convert New York City Motor Motors 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2023

International defense company Babcock International has been awarded a one-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion. I’m excited to see how the converted Land Rovers perform in a test environment against diesel and hybrid equivalents.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers 166 Mack E7 engine/model/power variations; the Mack E7 is a popular engine for waste collection companies. Omnitek will offer 100% dyno-tested “drop-in” ready converted engines, configured for quick installation. —Werner Funk.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While Freudenberg will offer scalable e-power systems in kit form with various power outputs, ZF will offer complete electric driveline systems of up to 360 kW continuous power. The initial focus of the agreement is to develop a highly integrated fuel cell e-drive solution for commercial vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Commercial Kits Hydrogen 485

Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

First one was with a government think-tank ISGF (India Smart Grip Foundation) in which we drove our converted electric truck from Farrukh Nagar to Chandigarh travelling almost 320 km one-way. After that, we worked with companies like Exide Industries, DS Group, Nestle, Cremica among others. Where are the kits coming from?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2018

At the Movin’On 2018 mobility summit in Montreal, hydrogen fuel-cell company Symbio intoduced a 40-kW fuel cell system—H2Motiv L—targeting range-extending conversion applications for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The kit is packaged with its power electronics unit for the conversion of fuel cell power for the battery.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Electric Vehicles 308

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

QEV is a Spanish technology and engineering company that develops and manufactures electric drive components for Formula-E race cars, and electric drivetrain assemblies (‘e-kits’) for minibuses. In the Philippines, QEV recently equipped 10 new GET electric minibuses and converted numerous Jeepneys to use its fully-electric technology.

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Transportation Emissions Kits Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

XL Hybrids , a startup that offers a hybrid conversion system for large fleet vehicles such as vans or Lincoln Town Cars, has raised $2 million in new funding and signed an agreement with Ashwoods Automotive in the UK, the producers of the retrofit kit. million in convertible debt from angel investors. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

e-troFit is individually adapted to the customer’s requirements: Based on an analysis of the route profile, the company determines the actual battery capacity requirement and uses only as much battery as necessary. e-troFit is a subsidiary of the technology company in-tech GmbH.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems utilizing ePower’s proprietary technology. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2021

ZeroAvia announced a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 NM. ZeroAvia will set up a location in the Seattle area to support this initiative. Earlier post.).

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Plug In India

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One was the conversion kit by Hyderabad based e-Trio, and the other was Pune based Northway Motorsports. Many of you want to convert your existing petrol/diesel cars into electric cars. Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. This drives up the cost for the kit provider.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Moog subsidiary ZQuip says it can convert diesel-powered heavy equipment to EVs at a lower cost than buying all-new machines. The company sells a conversion kit that includes a battery harness, electric motor and thermal management, along with 70 and 140 kWh Energy Modules (battery packs), which are interchangeable across machines.

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Batteries Battery Charging Kits 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling them to offer a scalable retrofit kit for hybridizing mining trucks in a wide range of mining applications. The hybrid concept also includes the DC/DC converters which interface the battery system with the DC link of the truck.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

To convert an historic Bulli over to a drive system producing zero emissions, VWCV engineers and designers formed a team along with drive system experts from Volkswagen Group Components and the eClassics company, which specialises in electric car conversions. The company is also offering qualified dealers a ready-to-fit parts kit.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2023

Now, the Japanese automaker has teased a potential EV conversion kit for the R32 Skyline GTR, which garnered the brand a following in the first place. This challenge came from an engineer who joined the company out of admiration for the GT-R. It started with a thought. Please look forward to the day when a new legend is born.”

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

The country’s largest forging company has lined up capex of Rs 1,000 crore for 2.5 In the defence business (under artillery systems), the company is ready with protected vehicles, armored vehicles, unmanned vehicles, and ammunition. It has recognised for its technological advancements across automotive and defence sectors.

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Industrial Industry DC Kits 40

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. TEMO’s easy-installation electric outboard motors make it painless for boaters to convert their vessels into electric boats.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In exchange for long-term, discounted fuel contracts with fleets, Hydra installs hydrogen-diesel co-combustion conversion kits into existing semi-trucks and provides the fueling infrastructure for green hydrogen sourced from chemical producers such as Chemtrade. Hydra pays for the truck conversion and the on-site fueling infrastructure.

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Hydrogen Fleet Commercial Green 301

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

Omnitek Engineering Corporation has formed a joint venture with local partners in Peru to convert diesel engines to operate on natural gas, as well as provide services to re-power diesel trucks and buses utilizing Omnitek’s natural gas engines. Peru represents an important growth market for our company. has begun, Funk said.

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Peru Convert Engine Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2013

The charging station is the industry first 40 amp version to meet and exceed UL, CSA and NEC electric vehicle charging station requirements along with FCC Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission for Residential Use, according to the company.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most EV-converted classics roll out of home workshops, but when manufacturers join the party it’s recognition of how a brand’s heritage can blend with very modern propulsion. Ergo, why let aftermarket EV companies take the cash when you can get Jeep-stamped (and warranty-backed) kit to modernise your classic.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 3, 2023

For starters, older cars that rely on mechanics more than computers are often easier to convert. Another consideration to keep in mind is that it’s easier to convert a car with a manual transmission since they use less power and are a lot less complicated than automatic cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Large automotive conglomerates like Stellantis (parent company of well-known brands like Ram, Maserati, Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge) are now focusing on extending car lifetimes and reusing parts to reduce carbon emissions. Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

Many things have passed through my mind over the past year and a half while converting this vehicle. Here goes (in no particular order): Things That Went Well During the Conversion The 914 AC kit from Electro Automotive is a good one. I even received a few posts from Mike Brown at Electro Automotive, the designer of the kit.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2016

Since the beginning of the year, GM has entered into a strategic alliance with ride-sharing company Lyft ( earlier post ); formed Maven, its personal mobility brand for car-sharing fleets in many US cities ( earlier post ), and established a separate unit for autonomous vehicle development ( earlier post ).

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