Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

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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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Kia, Acura, Audi, Hyundai, EV conversions, and more. Audi The cusp of all-electric Audi is converting all factories to produce all electric vehicles (EVs) as it phases out gas cars. Audi The cusp of all-electric Audi is converting all factories to produce all electric vehicles (EVs) as it phases out gas cars. Kia EV9 SUV.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2012

BAF, the leading US provider of natural gas vehicle systems and conversions, recently produced its 20,000 th compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle conversion. This makes BAF the only natural gas vehicle QVM with this level of access. BAF Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

Renewable/compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) or hydrogen-powered onboard chargers will be available as an option for extended range and, as in the case of MDS, extended stationary run-time. Since 1967, Matthews has been a staple and one of the strongest dealers in the school bus industry.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

For $100 million in one year, we’ll demonstrate how to rapidly reduce use of oil in transportation with safe, warrantied retrofits of tens of millions gas-guzzlers. We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Now, Toyota has entered their sights largely due to the company’s refusal to take electric vehicles seriously, its reliance on gas-powered hybrids, and its marketing campaigns that exist to create confusion about electric vehicles and channel consumers into dirtier fossil-powered vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Reviva is the largest privately held diesel engine remanufacturer in North America and its engines are available at most aftermarket truck component suppliers and large truck dealers in the USA and Canada. ClearFlame-enabled trucks are expected to have the lowest TCO when compared with diesel, natural gas, electric, and hydrogen platforms.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 9, 2023

And what we’re finding is people are calling in and they’re walking away from this conversation going, ‘You know what? “They’re feeling like EVs are at parity with a gas-vehicle counterpart.” “The opportunity here is for dealers to say, ‘You know what? It can be 30 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2020

The integrated gas station and parking space finder is among the most commonly used features, with customers accessing this function an average of 150,000 times a week. The app informs the dealer automatically when a service is due.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2011

Landi Renzo USA (Landi Renzo) has partnered with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (L&P CVP) to implement alternative fuel systems using compressed natural gas (CNG). Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 12, 2021

The Electric Vehicle Conversion Handbook-How to Convert Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and Bicycles — Includes EV Components, Kits, and Project Vehicles. This book is all about a guide on how to convert any gas or diesel-powered vehicle to electric power. With this book, you get to know all about his past, present and even future.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

Salem Kicks Gas in Salem, MA with a large variety of EVs on display and test drives from local dealers, along with e-bike and other battery-powered outdoor equipment displays. PUD Energy Block Party in Everett, WA , which currently has 47 vehicles registered as attending and includes something called a “Truckstravaganza.”

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EV Connect

AUGUST 22, 2022

With strong policy support and aggressive climate initiatives , prioritizing plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles makes more sense for auto dealers than ever. Despite the need, though, many auto dealers are hesitant to take on the significant cost of adding EV charging stations to their dealerships. In the U.S. and Canada.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

As I was driving down the freeway, I passed the Ford dealer in San Juan Capistrano and saw a white Mach-E. I waited about a month before going to another dealer who had an all-wheel drive, and when I drove it, that is when it was over. Did you go with the second dealer where you drove the all-wheel drive? and I said “Yes!”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

General Motors has finalized the production process for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall. Earlier post.). The CNG vehicle uses GM’s Vortec 6.0L

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Salem Kicks Gas in Salem, MA with a large variety of EVs on display and test drives from local dealers, along with e-bike and other battery-powered outdoor equipment displays. PUD Energy Block Party in Everett, WA , which currently has 47 vehicles registered as attending and includes something called a “Truckstravaganza.”

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Electric Auto Association

JULY 5, 2021

Times are changing nationally with regard to EVs and Houston is no exception, Douglass explained: “A lot of the older folks in the oil and gas industry are retiring, and members of the younger generations are replacing them. This shows you the power of the dealers association in Texas , ” explained Douglass. No Teslas allowed.

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Electric Auto Association

JUNE 1, 2021

EVs can have issues, and If you don’t have a dealer, you can be stuck,” agreed Rob Upson, who is White’s chapter co-founder. I was told by the cops that if I didn’t stop driving with just the dealer plates, they’d arrest me and throw me in jail Five years to pass NEV legislation It took White five years to get things changed.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

I think this approach will lead to a faster and better arrival for plug-in vehicles and I am thrilled to have Portland, Indianapolis, and Raleigh in the conversation. Corporate/city/state fleets commit to buy a certain number of plug-ins (RFPs for major purchases or conversions). Plan should give equal consideration to conversions.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

This research is instructive for auto manufacturers, dealers and other stakeholders as to current consumer perceptions that should either be corrected or reinforced. While OEMs have been focusing on familiarity, increasing consumer knowledge will enable higher sales conversions to new drive-train technologies. —Dave Fish, Ph.D.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2012

From a consumer perspective, most drivers are aware that there exists a gap between the fuel consumption they experience during everyday driving and the corresponding values that are listed in information brochures they obtain from their local car dealer, the internet, or other media sources. million passenger cars exported in 2010).

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A supply chain that starts with mining and material extraction to then continue with conversion and refining of the materials and producing of battery chemicals, cells and pack. As much as 75 per cent of energy consumption from a battery comes from the cells.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The front-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 Miata and Hyundai Veloster R-Spec are wonderful, handle great and are zippy, but are not in the same conversation with the much larger, rear-wheel drive, more powerful and heavier Corvette Stingray. With the low volume of cars on dealer lots, they may not be allowing test drives at all. Not for the shy.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Consequently, the credits will result in little or no reduction in the total gasoline use and greenhouse gas emissions of the nation’s vehicle fleet over the next several years. Auto dealers leading the way in PEV sales should also be rewarded. It is important to highlight, however, some of the report’s acknowledged limitations.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

and the pickups are available for order by fleet and retail customers through Chevrolet and GMC dealers. V8 engine runs on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG) and switches between the two fuels without affecting performance. Following our full conversion, we will save $11 million to $12 million annually on fuel costs.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2014

The Optiblend kit displaces diesel with natural gas (up to 70%) or other alternative fuels, without modifications to the internal components or the stock fuel management system. The diesel oxidation catalyst and gas train components have been integrated into the oil field skid structure, following Hythane’s guidelines. Background.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Pacifica runs on a gas engine–and two electric motors. Conversely, when on the highway, having the option to turn off the EV mode and run the gasoline hybrid motor will return the most efficient driving. It will lose much of its steam and credibility after driving a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid at your local dealer. [

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

A key enabler is the engine’s cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, which is controlled by electric valves instead of the conventional pneumatic variety. DEF is commonly available fuel stations and is also offered by Mopar, Chrysler Group’s dealer network and and Cummins dealers and distributors. liter EcoDiesel.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

After DC/AC conversion by power supply unit. Power supply capacity varies according to power supply unit conversion efficiency, amount of remaining hydrogen and power consumption.) Fuel is very affordable and there is no market or awareness for this new technology, a gas electric hybrid. Of course not everyone agrees.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius. The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. PHEV Conversions to top What cars can be converted to PHEVs?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The early interest in the Prius v has drawn strong traffic to dealers, with some of those new Prius buyers liking the v but actually deciding that the Liftback fit their needs best. The 144V output from the battery is boosted to 520V DC maximum before conversion to alternating current. The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.)

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Establishing dealer network. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

More broadly, Pike envisions PEV sales in California—the leading market for such in the US—expanding into smaller urban and suburban regions with more dealers beginning to offer the vehicles. The natural gas glut will tamper interest in plug-in electric trucks. Pike also anticipates forward momentum with PEVs in China.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The vision is fuelled by the fear of climate change and the need to find green alternatives to dirty coal, unpopular nuclear power and unreliable gas imports from Russia. Every scrap of waste food, garden trimmings and even sewage would be used to ferment gas. Are we going to burn more oil, natural gas, or (gasp) coal to produce it?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

You lose the flexibility of the hybrid being able to fuel up nearly instantaneously at a gas station, and pay an additional $10k for that loss. people’s desire for electric over gas cars 2. Of course people want gas cars — they don’t know where to get any other fuel. — Dan 3. — Ken Smith 4.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Near the end of our conversation, I ask Wang about the company name. They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap. Europe, with its high gas prices, is the most promising export market for BYDs electric cars. Electric cars will be one answer.

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