Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

L Detroit Diesel Series 60 and the Caterpillar C15 engine models for the beginning of the second phase of a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency pilot project , which includes the development of diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for these engine models and obtaining Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

What’s the size of the refitting (hybridisation of Diesel/CNG) market in India for CVs? Anshu Dewan: In India, the market is yet to realise its commercial potential and is currently at a nascent stage. The report also said that, the Indian EV Powertrain Retrofitment Market, which was worth USD 2.14 billion by 2026.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2022

Since there was no suitable offer at the Canadian Traxter manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products or in its own market area, the idea for retrofitting the Traxter to electric operation arose. ecovolta has already electrified numerous other vehicle types with the drive kit used for the Traxter.

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Electrek

AUGUST 23, 2021

By focusing on all-electric conversion kits for fleet vehicles, as well as manufacturing electric motorcycles and energy systems, Opibus is on a mission to implement clean electric mobility in the emerging markets of Africa.

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EV Central

MAY 16, 2023

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to “jointly develop Australia’s first fully electrified 4WD Camper for the recreational hire market”. For the broader fleet market Roev has promised two battery capacities, with the largest providing up to 360km of claimed EV range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

At ePower’s current specifications, each conversion kit system requires 56 PbC batteries and the PbC battery management system (BMS). Axion values each truck conversion battery order at in excess of $20,000. The agreement being negotiated would have minimums in order to retain pricing and sector exclusivity.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. The company aims to “add three new power units to its catalog by 2027, so that the entire fleet of small sailing yachts and recreational craft can be powered electrically.”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, announced a $45-million order for its zero-emission powertrain systems from Faribault, Minnesota-based motorcoach supplier ABC Companies. The first zero-emission motorcoach was delivered in December. —Roman Cornell.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

ALTe is targeting fleet vehicles such as delivery trucks, vans and shuttle buses and even potentially taxis and limos, in the light- to medium-duty vehicle classes—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion pack from A123 Systems. —John Thomas.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

To assist in bringing the HEV devices to market, ALTe and Inmatech have submitted grant applications through various federal funding agencies including the Department of Energy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2012

The CEC grant funds are to accelerate manufacturing of Wrightspeed’s Route retrofit powertrain for the medium-duty commercial fleet market ( earlier post ). The scoring criteria were: project feasibility; project budget; match funding economic benefit; qualifications of project team; and market development. Wrightspeed.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

with plans to expand from several initial conversion centers in Lima to numerous other locations throughout the country. The company also said it is in negotiations with several local truck and bus dealerships to provide diesel-to-natural gas conversion services to new vehicles prior to customer delivery. has begun, Funk said.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2010

MAG has also developed a proprietary conversion kit to electrify postal vehicles, which it will offer in 2011 along with its complete line of all-electric, E85 and Gasoline utility vehicles and parts. LadyBug Resource Group Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Featuring CleanFUEL’s new 8L liquid propane injection (LPI) system, the medium-duty engine will offer fleet managers a high-performance, propane-powered alternative. Conversion kits also will be available to switch medium-duty gasoline vehicles to run on propane. Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) approved a $3.9

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. to help develop the market for zero-emission electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in the San Diego region.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2022

Romeo Power and Wrightspeed are working together to leverage Romeo Power’s high-capacity battery packing and module technology along with Wrightspeed’s high-torque, high-efficiency powertrain system to accelerate electrification in the bus, and medium- and heavy-duty truck market.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Australian EV startup Roev says more than 30 large fleets have lodged expressions of interest in the electric Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger utes it intends to start manufacturing in the first half of 2023. So the more fleets that sign up now the better says CEO and co-founder Noah Wasmer. The utes will be sold to fleet buyers only.

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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 that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. So far, most start as hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. The retrofit enables dual-fuel operation and is the first such conversion of its type. TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We are also working (with our for-profit integration partners) to offer installed "conversions," first for Toyota Prius, probably followed by Ford Escape and other forthcoming hybrids. Our goal is to encourage Toyota and other automakers to supply the market for PHEVs. See also: Electric Auto Assn.

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Globally, we saw that EV demand grew even in car markets that were otherwise sluggish. More mid-market models will make EV driving more accessible to a larger group of customers, especially when costs around $40,000 are coupled with government-sponsored incentives. and the year is considered to be a tipping point for EVs by Many.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

“Kia’s PBV business represents our vision of going beyond the traditional concept of automobiles by fulfilling the unmet needs of diverse customers and communities through optimized vehicles and services catering to specific market and business circumstances,” said Ho Sung Song, Kia President and CEO.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2012

People need to carry things ,” said Jim Farley, executive vice president of Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln. liter V6 with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) prep kit. million during the next several years to 21 million units annually by 2017. It’s that simple. ”. In the US, Ford holds a 47.6%

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Noodoe

JANUARY 27, 2022

Join the conversation at EV Daily on Facebook. Expect 2022 to be even bigger, as demand grows, production kicks up, and more vehicles hit the market. As more automakers announce electric transitions and EV companies join market, the demand for lithium is rising. Power Kit Adds 30% More Range. SUBSCRIBE TO EV RADAR.

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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.) Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Raising money to bring a PHEV to market. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. Electrifying the entire vehicle fleet would provide more than three times the U.S.’s ’s power generation, he said. — t_F 10.

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