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Babcock to support British Army with electric vehicle conversion and trials

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Partnering with UK electric vehicle (EV) conversion experts, Electrogenic , Babcock will convert four in-service military Land Rovers, two protected vehicles and two general service, from diesel-fueled to EV using a drop-in kit and modified battery system.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. Our vision is to offer a comprehensive line of Connect and Cruise systems from Chevrolet Performance—delivering a solution for every customer ranging from LSX V-8s to eCrate conversions. 200-horsepower electric motor.

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New porous coordination polymer captures CO2, converts it to useful organic materials

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A new material that can selectively capture CO 2 molecules and efficiently convert them into useful organic materials has been developed by researchers at Kyoto University, along with colleagues at the University of Tokyo and Jiangsu Normal University in China. —Wu et al. —Susumu Kitagawa, materials chemist at Kyoto University.

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BT Group Converts Telecom Infrastructure to EV Chargers

Cars That Think

The first such conversion has already been completed in East Lothian, Scotland. BT Group says more cabinets in Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be repurposed in the coming months—as many as 600 such conversions by the end of 2024. Pricing information is also not yet available. government.

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2024 Volvo XC40, 2024 Ford Expedition: Nowadays’s Automobile Information

Baua Electric

A Dutch coachbuilder by way of the title of Heritage Customs has introduced a convertible conversion for the trendy Land Rover Defender 90. The conversion begins at about $90,000 and turns the two-door Defender into the easiest car for out of doors fans on the lookout for a luxurious trip.

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Advanced Propulsion Centre UK publishes automotive power electronics value chain

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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) UK, with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and funding and support bodies, has published an updated power electronics value chain which shows an end-to-end supply chain view of materials and components required for volume manufacturing of automotive inverters, converters, and onboard chargers.

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Winter EV Conversion Workshop

Electric Cars are for Girls

If you're in the San Diego area, and would like to attend an EV conversion workshop. The Kick Gas Car Club is offering a series of evening classes, starting in January, on converting a small pickup to electric. Follow the link for more information or to grab a seat. Class size is limited to 8 people.