Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

VWCV partner eClassics is planning to offer T1 conversions and T1 complete vehicles in the style of the new e-BULLI. As the basis for the future e-BULLI the team chose a T1 Samba Bus produced in Hannover in 1966, which prior to its conversion spent half a century on the roads of California. As in the new ID.3

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

Developed as part of the Advanced Propulsion Center-funded CELEB (Cost Effective Low Entry Bus) project—in which Equipmake has led multiple international partners over the last three years—the objective of the program has been to deliver a cost-effective bus designed for the South American market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

a developer of hybrid electric powertrain conversion technology for commercial and municipal fleets, announced that fleet customers employing the XL3 hybrid electric system ( earlier post ) in their service, delivery and cargo fleets have driven a combined total of one million miles within the first six months of commercial production.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Ford will introduce engine prep packages on all Transit Connect models—base and taxi—allowing conversion to compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas) of the 2.0-liter The vehicle has a projected life of 10 years/120,000 miles. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Fleets LPG Natural Gas.

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Open Source Civic EV Kit

APRIL 7, 2008

After spending the past year and a half converting a Porsche 914 to an electric vehicle, I decided to expand my horizons by designing an open-source electric vehicle (EV) conversion kit for a commonly used car. All the commercially available freeway-capable (70 mph) EVs are priced way out of reach for the average consumer.

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Kits Conversion Golf Cart Saturn 185

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JULY 28, 2023

CPKC moves essential goods across a 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the US and Mexico. In June, CPKC and CSX Corporation announced their intent to enter into a joint venture for the building and deployment of hydrogen locomotive conversion kits for diesel electric locomotives.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class. The front permanent magnet motor delivers power of up to 160 kW, peak torque of 305 N·m and an energy conversion rate of 97%; the rear induction motor delivers 240 kW and 420 N·m and contributes to fast acceleration.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The three concepts—all codenamed “ZEROe”—for a first climate neutral zero-emission commercial aircraft include: A turbofan design (120-200 passengers) with a range of 2,000+ nautical miles, capable of operating transcontinentally and powered by two hybrid hydrogen turbofan engines.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

a company working with a hybrid electric conversion system for Class 1 through 3 commercial vans and trucks ( earlier post ), is conducting customer pilot tests of its system. XL Hybrids has partnered with Ashwoods Automotive in the UK, developers of a hybrid conversion system. XL Hybrids, Inc., Earlier post.)

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JUNE 15, 2023

Powered by General Motors’ (GM) Ultium Platform, the AWD Zevo 600 is designed for last-mile deliveries, with an estimated range of up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) on a full charge. Supported payload is 1,460 lbs, and cargo volume is 615 ft 3.

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JUNE 6, 2013

A Honda Civic hybrid retrofitted with lead-carbon UltraBattery modules ( earlier post ) (provided by East Penn Manufacturing) has recorded more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of courier duty in the local area of Phoenix, AZ. Ah (at a C1 rate) after 51,000 miles driven, which is a very minimal capacity loss when comparing an average 7.55

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JANUARY 3, 2023

The 1969 Bronco was customized from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive , an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions. A 100 kWh, 400V Li-ion pack provides the ~235 miles of range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded electric vehicle provider ZAP an engineering contract for the design and development of an electric version of its Long Life Vehicle (LLV). billion miles each year. miles per gallon since most drive slowly and make frequent stops with the engine idling between mailboxes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The ENYAQ iV is ŠKODA’s first series-production model that was designed as an all-electric vehicle from the outset. This is also reflected in the extensive preparation and conversion measures that we have been implementing at our main plant in Mladá Boleslav since last summer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2021

QM Power and the SPARK Lab at University of Kentucky shared the combined results of a large-scale, multi-objective design optimization study, and lab testing of a prototype motor designed to meet the 2025 power density goals set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). An open frame lab prototype was designed and manufactured by QM Power.

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MAY 4, 2021

Preliminary conversations with commercial customers indicate a healthy mix for demand across all eight configurations, with roughly 40% leaning toward high-roof vans and 60% pointing to medium-roof, low-roof, cutaway and chassis cab versions. —Ted Cannis, general manager, North American commercial business.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

The CNG and gasoline tanks have a combined range of 650 miles (1.046 km), the longest standard bi-fuel range of any original equipment automaker. The Type-3 single-tank CNG system in the Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD is designed to retain more bed space than any competing bi-fuel truck from an Original Equipment Manufacturer, GM says.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2025

A retro-futuristic EV that blends stainless-steel nostalgia with possible a 200-plus miles of real-world range and turns more heads than anything hes ever driven. Adding DC fast charging and possibly tackling a Nash Metropolitan EV conversion. I wanted it to look stock, but feel like the future, Carlson said. His next challenge?

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Conversions are expensive, noted Lyle Shuey, Bright VP of Marketing and Sales, and the converted Transporters will not be as efficient as the purpose-built IDEA. By way of comparison, the IDEA is designed to have a 30-mile AER with fuel economy of 100 mpg. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2018

An EV conversion service for existing E-type owners will also be offered. To preserve the authenticity of the base vehicle, the EV conversion will be fully reversible. Jaguar Classic is targeting a range in excess of 170 miles for all-electric E-types, helped by the car’s low curb weight and sleek aerodynamics.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The E1 features an all-electric drive system designed to enable more than 125 miles of driving range. Optimal’s rear-drive design makes possible a much easier aftermarket body integration. The vehicle can fully charge in about two hours with optional DC fast charging.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2021

Israel-based REE Automotive (REE) revealed 5 new and improved REEcorner architecture designs and the technology behind its EV platforms designed to support a broad range of commercial electric vehicles. A variety of mobility players will be able to use REEcorners and EV platforms to custom-design vehicles to meet their exact needs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2020

Work converting the facility for the expansion began in January 2020 and included investment in new high-capacity vehicle and battery charging and testing systems, new fabrication and wiring-harness equipment, semi-automated centers for conversion, and powertrain testing and automation equipment.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

The National Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Project has released two major reports that synthesize its findings from the past several years of work: a Technical Analysis Report (TAR) and Policy Design Recommendations. We did not shy away from controversy. We are not advocates.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Activities that result from this FOA will support the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE’s) H2@Scale vision and leverage capabilities at DOE National Labs through close collaboration with the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck (M2FCT) and H2NEW consortia. This would be coordinated with the H2NEW consortium.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), announced that it is providing hybrid vans to Canadian Linen, a linen and uniform service subsidiary of AmeriPride Services. XL Hybrids, Inc., The system is now available as a ship-thru option in the US and Canada.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

XL Hybrids’ hybrid electric powertrain is a low-cost, low-risk, bolt-on, post-transmission parallel hybrid technology designed for Class 1–3 commercial vehicles that integrates seamlessly with the conventional internal combustion engine and transmission. Our own components have a 3 year, 75,000 mile hybrid system warranty.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Abengoa held the grand opening of its cellulosic ethanol plant in Hugoton, Kansas, located about 90 miles (145 km) southwest of Dodge City. Abengoa Bioenergy licensed from Dyadic the use and modification of a microorganism that produces the enzymes required for the conversion of cellulose into sugars.). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. Conversions and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world. Conversions and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

EV conversion company AMP Holding Inc. AMP’s drivetrain technology ( earlier post ) was designed from inception to be readily adaptable to currently marketed ICE-based (internal combustion engine) OEM vehicles with minimum engineering and capitalization costs. Pre-conversion, the Equinox has a curb weight of nearly 3,800 pounds.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2014

The OSU team’s design achieved 50 miles per gallon gas equivalent (MPGGE) (4.7 l/100 km), while using 315 Wh/mile of electricity. For the past three years all 15 EcoCAR 2 teams have worked tirelessly to design the next generation of clean vehicles and we have seen exceptional outcomes.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2020

The electric four-door BMW Gran Coupé offers an electric range of up to 600 kilometers (373 miles), based on the new WLTP test cycle. The fifth generation of BMW eDrive also brings a newly designed high-voltage battery. A particular challenge in the conversion/installation process are the crowded structures of the assembly halls.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

kWh Li-ion battery supports an all-electric range of up to 17 miles, with a combined 90 MPGe and total range of 480 miles. Conversely, it can be powered by the engine to function as a generator for the hybrid battery. Towing capacity is up to around 1000 lbs. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid will go on sale at U.S.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Bright eSolutions will offer clients expert guidance on a variety of strategies in the field of EV/PHEV vehicle development, from EV powertrain integration and conversions, to aerodynamics and lightweighting, to battery cell engineering. Bright eSolutions will focus on: Vehicle Design. Conversions. Vehicle Engineering.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

SPX Service Solutions, a business unit of SPX Corporation ( earlier post ), and Aker Wade Power Technologies, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of advanced fast charging systems ( earlier post ), signed a letter of intent jointly to develop a new family of practical electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers for the global vehicle market.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2013

The study task design steps. The next step was the conversion of that EV to a full aluminium space frame electric vehicle. Various manufacturing methods used in the aluminum design. kWh while still maintaining an intended driving range of 200 km (124 miles). Source: fka. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Developed with the support of approximately $100 million in investments and research from the US Department of Energy, the facilities use biochemical conversion technologies such as yeast and enzymes to convert cellulosic biomass into transportation fuels.

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