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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. 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. Ewert Energy Systems video (handheld) of driving a Prius PHEV conversion at highway speeds.

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Landi Renzo Developing Dual-Fuel CNG/Diesel Retrofit Kit for Light Vehicles

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Landi Renzo SpA is developing a dual-fuel CNG/diesel conversion kit for light-duty vehicles. Speaking at NGV 2010 in Rome on the topic of The Power of Dual-Fuel as part of the Dual-Fuel and Fuel Blends conference session, Daniele Ceccarini, Research and Development Manager, explained, “It is not a new idea. NGV Global News.

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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. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to convert 3 more coastal container ships to LNG

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Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. The retrofit enables dual-fuel operation and is the first such conversion of its type. million) for 10 such LNG-retrofits at the international Our Ocean 2017 conference in Malta recently.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

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EVADC was sponsoring "Power of DC" (see www.PowerofDC.com , which is a NEDRA EVent with Auto Xing and eRacing) and what was being set up as the EVADC "East of the Mississippi" EAA Chapters Conference and in conjuntion with the Xtreme BugE: Fun Run in the Sun -- its christening so to speak. It also has floor brakes and accelerator.

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Solar Powered Greenius Producing Massive South Bay Energy

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Howard’s team is holding a conference on June 24th for city managers throughout the county that I’ll be attending. This Friday, June 12, I’ll be attending the EcoMotion Palm Desert AB 811 Conference specifically to cover it for this Creative Greenius blog. Plug In Conversions Corp. Ted Flanigan, EcoMotion.

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"Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update. from EVJerry back in DC with the "Spirit" Hanging out at the Beach!

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And there is Robb Protheroe's offer to integrate the new Li-ion battery pack with the PluginSupply kit and system, once shipped by DPS to Petaluma, CA. Conferring with Amtrak on "Spirit's" Auto Train Return from Sanford, Florida. Will be a'waiting to converse further while the "Spirit of DC" takes me to San Diego, CA on Friday.

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