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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the bank (Now you don’t have to break the bank to buy an EV).

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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Before the demo vehicle—a DAF CF 340 front loader with a Millennium XXL 40 body from Terberg HS—could be used to collect commercial waste, a conversion from standard diesel propulsion to hydrogen was required. Almost the entire original powertrain—engine, fuel tanks and exhaust system—was removed from the DAF truck.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2.

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Used Car of the Day: 1995 Acura Integra Turbo

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This Pennsylvania-based car has 185K miles on the chassis but just 5K on the engine. Today we bring you a 1995 Acura Integra Turbo. It's also modified up the wazoo.

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Nonthermal plasma torch reforming of exhaust gas for NOx trap regeneration

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Researchers from the Center for Energy and Processes (CEP), MINES ParisTec, and Renault are exploring the non-catalytic reforming of diesel fuel with diesel engine exhaust gas (i.e. An alternative to the catalytic exhaust gas reforming of diesel fuel method is presented in this paper and consists of using an NTP torch. trap catalyst.

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New ceramic hollow fiber substrate for catalytic converters cuts fuel consumption, size and manufacturing costs

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It also enables the size of catalytic convertors to be reduced by around 50%, offering engine and exhaust system designers greater freedom. Laboratory tests suggest that it deteriorates by only 4% over a distance of 100,000 kilometers (62,000 miles), compared to 35% for a standard catalytic converter. WO 2013175239 A2.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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During the pilot, the truck is accumulating miles and driving long distances in a range of operating conditions, as well as short haul routes between the company’s Indiana locations, with a variety of different load types. Several other pilots with other companies are also planned through the end of the year.

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