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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

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Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. The REVA NXR. Click to enlarge.

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This clever kit turns bicycles into electric bikes using their disc brakes

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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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AMP Unveils Electric Version of GM Equinox; Secret Sauce is the Drivetrain

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AMP ), a company engaged in the conversion of new vehicles to full battery-electric drive, unveiled its latest all-electric conversion platform, the GM Chevrolet Equinox. AMP will use the Remy HVH250 electric motors in their custom electric vehicle conversions. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Motors Plug-ins.

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Volkswagen introduces Touareg R plug-in hybrid model

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The power electronics convert the direct current of the battery into alternating current for the electric drive motor. Conversely, the vehicle switches to Hybrid mode if the driver touches the Hybrid field when in E-MODE. kWh) built into the luggage compartment underbody.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot. On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 The symptoms start with a check engine light (CEL) that sometimes comes on. Code P0016.

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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Therefore, recovering a significant portion of the exhaust gas energy and convert it into mechanical power could be a highly effective solution to improve engine efficiency and to reduce CO 2 emissions, without applying dramatic modifications to the existing engine hardware. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph.

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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Upcoming electric passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM get most of the attention, but its new commercial EV brand is a quiet and very serious push too. GMC started as a commercial-truck brand, and made largely the same light-duty trucks as Chevrolet. The company has committed $800 million to that conversion.