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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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MTSU group seeking to commercialize new wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit

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A prototype plug-in hybrid retrofit kit is applied to a research vehicle’s rear wheels. A group at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), led by Dr. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car.

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KIT/IIT team demonstrates suitability of high-entropy oxides (HEO) as conversion materials for reversible energy storage

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With HEO, electrochemical properties can be tailored, as was found by scientists at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). This concept was first reported for metallic high entropy alloys (HEA). Bottom: Schematics of the proposed de-/lithiation mechanism during the conversion reaction of TM-HEO. Sarkar et al.

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Voltabox to supply battery systems to e-troFit for conversion of diesel buses to electric

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Voltabox AG secured a long-term framework contract with e-troFit GmbH as the preferred supplier of high-performance battery systems for e-troFit’s conversion solutions for diesel buses. After this initial concept phase, the modification can take place within a few weeks. e-troFit is a subsidiary of the technology company in-tech GmbH.

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KIT researchers develop fluoride-ion batteries; potential for much higher energy densities than conventional Li-ion batteries

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Researchers from the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) have developed and demonstrated secondary (i.e., Metal fluorides may be applied as conversion materials in lithium-ion batteries. In the search for new concepts to build batteries with high. rechargeable) battery cells based on a fluoride shuttle.

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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Equipped with the drive system components of the latest Volkswagen electric vehicles, the concept vehicle is based on a T1 Samba Bus produced in 1966 and comprehensively restored. VWCV partner eClassics is planning to offer T1 conversions and T1 complete vehicles in the style of the new e-BULLI.

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KIT team designs low-cost photoreactor for efficient solar-driven synthesis

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Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and their Canadian partners have designed a low-cost photoreactor design for solar-driven synthesis. However, with a concept for highly efficient photoreactor panels that can be installed in cost-effective modules, the research group has now taken a decisive step towards practice.

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