Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

Better Place worked on the design, engineering and conversion of the Nissan gasoline-powered, crossover utility vehicles, turning them into electric taxis with switchable batteries. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Fleets Smart charging. The batteries for these cars are provided by A123 Systems.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2019

This technology uses silicon carbide technology and is best-in-class for power density, power conversion efficiency and safety compliance, the company says. This technology accepts an extended range of AC inputs including 7.4 kilowatt (kW), 11 kW and 22 kW power ratings with DC-to-DC converter rating integration from 2.3

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Also highlighted among the 23 production and concept vehicles at the show is the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The Intelligent Charging Assisting System maximizes the energy conversion ratio. The Shanghai GM Sail electric concept vehicle ( earlier post ) mad e its global debut at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

The new capital will also enable EcoMotors to accelerate the creation of gasoline versions of opoc to meet increasing customer demand for cost effective fuel economy gains in cars, light trucks, hybrids, and extended range EVs. Braemar Managing Director William D. Lese will join the EcoMotors Board of Directors.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

range up to 500 miles, and gradeability of more than 35%, while providing the most efficient kWh/mile rating available. 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.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Australian manufacturer Roev plans to do just that from 2023 by converting Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers to electric, with conversions priced from $47,990. Something we heard from a lot of fleets is the desire to convert slightly older vehicles to extend the life of their existing assets. 2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2012

Extended ranges support automotive applications: Supports a wide supply range of 2 V to 5.5 V and operating temperature range of -40 °C to 125 °C, offering greater flexibility in system design. The ADS1113, ADS1114 and ADS1115 all perform conversions at rates up to 860 SPS.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2010

Bereisa is also the inventor of the EV1 Inductive Charging System, and he led the original development of GM’s VOLTEC propulsion system (used in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range vehicle). Stempel, who oversaw the introduction of the EV1 when Chairman and CEO of GM, is a past EDTA Hall of Fame inductee.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2014

They subjected the washed feedstock to hydrothermal pretreatment, producing highly digestible (up to 92% glucan-to-glucose conversion) and fermentable (up to 100% glucose-to-ethanol conversion) fiber fractions. The Masdar researchers have now published a new paper (Cybulska et al. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L In this case, the low engine speed and torque reduce the energy and availability in the exhaust gas, resulting in very low energy conversion by the ORC. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 5, 2012

Via Motors, the extended-range electric truck conversion company with GM legend Bob Lutz on its board, announced today that it would use lithium-ion cells from A123 Systems in its battery packs. The startup company will show its full lineup of electric-drive pickup trucks at next week's Detroit Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

EV Grinning, we have just completed our conversion from gas to electric, two weeks ago the Fiero passed it's safety test with no problems. We have had a few road tests, trying to find the actual range per charge. So the upgrades start and the quest for extended range, speed and performance start.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2015

The hydrogen can then be transported through the natural gas grid via blending or further conversion to methane, transported by other means such as trucks, or used directly at the point of production. Power-to-Gas concept. Constraining storage solutions to “electricity-in, electricity-out” only will increase the cost of intermittency.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

Liberalization, as well as fragmentation and new mid-size, long-range airplanes such as the 787 Dreamliner, the 777-200LR (long range) and 777-300ER (extended range), will increase the need for intermediate twin-aisle jets. tons / less than 45 tonnes) will be required, but there will be 1,240 standard-body conversions.

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Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Things to remember when buying skateboard conversion kits. The best electric skateboard conversion kits. Also read: The best electric skateboards for kids.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The tankers will collect waste vegetable oil from 750 of Ettline’s customers and deliver it to a processor for conversion to SVO. 255,443 to develop an improved electric hybrid/ fuel cell vehicle capable of extended range and load. Middletown Biofuels LLC. Temple University. East Penn Manufacturing Co.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Develop, analyze, and demonstrate hundreds of Chevrolet Volt Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) --125 Volt PHEVs for electric utilities and 500 Volt PHEVs to consumers. Project locations. Technology. General Motors. Manufacturing: Michigan; Deployment: several utility partners’ fleets. Ford Motor Company. $30. DOE Award ($mil.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

In total, the US Treasury debt conversion, VEBA modification and bond exchange could result in at least $44 billion in debt reduction. billion in 2009, and investments ranging from $5.3 The objective [of the plan] is not to survive; the objective is to develop an operating plan that allows us to win.” Fritz Henderson.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 4, 2024

The extended-range option offers a range of up to 159 miles from 89 kWh of usable energy—a 32% increase in range over the previous model. Ford Pro is also adding a new factory-supported electric minibus conversion to the E-Transit lineup.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Thrust 1 began by casting a wide net, looking at biomass from all sources and the range of conversion processes, from fermentation and other biological approaches to thermochemical or catalytic approaches. Co-Optima is definitely not seeking to develop new conversion pathways, but is relying on what has already been done.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MAY 1, 2007

With the AC system, I'll probably be pulling less amps and am looking forward to the extended range. After researching different battery types, it looks like the Hawkers and Optimas can put out more amps for more torque and are more rugged, but the golf-cart batteries still rule in terms of capacity per weight and size.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Conversions are limited to certain vehicle types.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

Methanol-powered vehicles are one pillar of Geely Auto’s diversified new-energy strategy, which also encompasses ethanol, CNG, gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure-electric, and extended-range solutions.

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Electra Vehicles

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Our team of AI and ML experts has developed an Adaptive Cell Model with several modules of improvements , including but not limited to Velocity Recommendations for extended range; Route Optimization and Overnight Charging for extended battery lifetime; and Dynamic State of Charge for additional miles of range in any given trip.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The UBQ process is highly efficient: it takes place at low temperatures, does not need water and does not generate any by-products or emissions during the conversion process. To save energy and extend range, the SUSTAINEER is fitted with tires that have low rolling resistance.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 12, 2009

The 55-litre petrol tank and the LPG tank, which has a usable volume of 43 litres and is built into the spare wheel well to save space, provide an extended range of more than 1,100 kilometres. The LPG tank alone has a range of about 440 kilometres.

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Baua Electric

MAY 28, 2024

I reach over and select this model’s performance mode—called Unbridle, which doubles down on the impression—and an overdubbed combustion-synth soundtrack breaks the conversation like a record scratch. It comes with a 91-kwh (usable) Extended Range battery pack and a 280-mile EPA range rating.

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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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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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.) General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. High Extended Range: Efficient operation at higher speeds for highway cruising. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

While this may be a problem for a blind pedestrian who cannot hear an approaching car, truck or bus, it is a welcome convenience for deaf passengers who normally have difficulty participating in conversation. The so-called Extended Range Electric Vehicle or EREV or BEVx. The BMW-i3 and the Renault Kangoo are examples.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Competition is going to force them to produce a comfortable, usable, extended range EV for that price, and I will just have to wait. The first one was the Zytek design you mentioned, but this is a 2nd "new and improved" design from Tesla, with more power, higher speed and greater range.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Third, I dont understand why people feel it available in message chatting to speak in a manner they would doubtless not use in personal conversation. For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. Must you say "incredibly idiotic" and "mind numbingly dumb"?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But theres also a range extender hybrid – or extended range EV (EREV) – that packages a 1.5-litre However, practicality is somewhat compromised by a load space that isnt quite as robust as a traditional ute and a conversion process that demands a bit of patience. litre four-cylinder under the bonnet.

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