Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Rolls-Royce is further developing its mtu gas engine portfolio for power generation and cogeneration to run on hydrogen as a fuel and thus enable a climate-neutral energy supply. Already today, gensets powered by mtu Series 500 and Series 4000 gas engines can be operated with a gas blending of 10% hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Power Powered Climate Protection 435

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.

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Seattle Conversion Gas Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

The objective of this agreement is to develop a project to repower and put into service 400 switcher and line-haul freight locomotives, all 100% powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or renewable natural gas (RNG) with low or zero emissions, in line with the Argentina’s decarbonization goals.

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Diesel Argentina Power Powered 418

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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NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2014

The HELMETH (“Integrated High-temperature ELectrolysis and METHanation for Effective Power to Gas Conversion”) project, coordinated by Karlsruhe Institue of Technology (KIT) is targeting power-to-gas (PtG) system efficiencies of more than 85% through better synergies with existing process steps. Power-to-gas (e.g.,

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Gas Power Powered Kits 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

has received a Certificate of Conformity from the US Environmental Protection Agency applicable for diesel-to-natural gas engine conversions of all Mack E7 electronic engines up to model year 2006. There is significant pent up demand for converting the popular Mack E7 engine model to natural gas. Omnitek Engineering Corp.

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Convert Diesel Gas EPA 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In exchange for long-term, discounted fuel contracts with fleets, Hydra installs hydrogen-diesel co-combustion conversion kits into existing semi-trucks and provides the fueling infrastructure for green hydrogen sourced from chemical producers such as Chemtrade.

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Hydrogen Fleet Commercial Green 301

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2011

The project, coordinated by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), will start in early 2012. The BioBoost project concentrates on dry and wet residual biomass and wastes as feedstock for de-centralized conversion by fast pyrolysis, catalytic pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization to the intermediate energy carriers oil, coal or slurry.

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Conversion Energy Kits Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2010

Landi Renzo SpA is developing a dual-fuel CNG/diesel conversion kit for light-duty vehicles. The company has been working on a reconfiguration of the technology associated with natural gas vehicle retrofits, carrying out simulations to study the various impacts on efficient fuel utilization and system durability.

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Kits Light Diesel Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

A prototype plug-in hybrid retrofit kit is applied to a research vehicle’s rear wheels. A group at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), led by Dr. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car.

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Kits Plug-in Plug Motor 338

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

This reactor was developed by KIT. The compact plant was developed to maturity and is now being commercialized by KIT spin-off INERATEC. INERATEC GmbH develops, constructs, and sells compact chemical plants for various gas-to-liquid and power-to-liquid applications. KIT, INERATEC, and VTT plan to extend their cooperation.

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Solar Production Fuel Kits 322

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2010

Researchers from BASF, Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are seeking to develop a process for the photocatalytic conversion of CO 2 into methanol for use in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. million) over two years. Dr. Henning Bockhorn.

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Conversion Engine Germany CO2 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2019

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Toronto have proposed a method enabling air conditioning and ventilation systems to produce synthetic fuels from CO 2 and water from the ambient air. hydrocracking) allowing to further increase product yield and quality. —Professor Dittmeyer.

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Carbon Fuel Production Kits 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2017

Project partners include INERATEC, a spinoff of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), VTT Technical Research Center of Finland and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT). This reactor, the core of the plant, was developed by KIT and extended to a compact plant commercialized by INERATEC.

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Solar Finland Fuel CO2 386

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

Omnitek Engineering Corporation has formed a joint venture with local partners in Peru to convert diesel engines to operate on natural gas, as well as provide services to re-power diesel trucks and buses utilizing Omnitek’s natural gas engines. Based in Lima, Peru, the joint venture will operate as Omnitek Peru S.A.C.,

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Peru Convert Engine Diesel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 14, 2023

Experts retrofitted the baby blue 1968 model with an electric motor, which the company used to debut its conversion program. The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette. Those who convert their internal combustion engines won’t miss a beat, either.

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Aston Martin Land Rover Cars Conversion 87

DIY Electric Car

JULY 14, 2010

Picking Your Dream Car for Conversion. So your almost there, ready to take the plunge as well to convert a car from gas to electric or maybe you dino drinker is on its last legs and is going to need to be replaced soon. A junky gas car will make a junky electric car. Most conversion kits go for about $5000.00 - $8000.00.

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Conversion Cars DIY Gas-Electric 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Dahmen, KIT/IKFT. The synthesis stage of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology’s (KIT’s) multi-stage bioliq pilot plant has begun operation and has produced biogasoline. This synthesis gas is mainly composed of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. In the synthesis stage, this synthetic gas is specifically composed to high-quality fuels.

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Gasoline Kits Convert Gas 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The UK’s railway accounts for approximately 1% of all domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. From next year it plans to have conversion kits available which enable mtu Series 4000 engines to run on 100% hydrogen.

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Fuel Engine Hydrogen Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2009

US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) last week introduced new legislation, co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) that extends and increases tax credits for natural gas vehicle purchasing, refueling and manufacturing. Includes conversions and repowers. Tags: Natural Gas Policy.

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Tax Credit Gas Alternative Fuels Tax 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty.

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Engine Manufacturer Fuel Indiana 273

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Researchers of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies ( IASS ) in Potsdam and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have achieved the proof-of-principle for a innovative technique to extract hydrogen (H 2 ) from methane (CH 4 ) without the formation of CO 2 as a byproduct. —Professor Carlo Rubbia.

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Cleaner Production Kits CO2 150

EV Central

MAY 16, 2023

The RedSands EV camper will be kitted out with various camping accessories, including an awning, roof top tent and exterior ambient lighting that still allows easy viewing of the stars. There’s no need for gas bottles, for example, with the car instead supplying electricity for cooktops and other cooking appliances. “It

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All-Electric Conversion Electric Electrical 85

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.

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles Motorcycles India 102

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But it is no easy task, as you’ll have to not only remove and replace the engine itself but also the transmission, gas tank and exhaust system. However, the immediate costs for the conversion kits, accessories and installation service can range from $7,000 to $20,000, making it reasonable only if you plan to keep your car for a while.

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Engine Buy Convert Dodge 77

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2010

Measured effects on conversion and yield with and without membrane integration (full symbols=without membrane; empty symbols=with membrane). FT synthesis uses syngas (primarily H 2 and CO) generated from coal, natural gas, or biomass. The resulting synthesis gas is then cleaned and adjusted to synthesis requirements.

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Kits Coal Conversion Carbon 218

Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

His goal was to get 100,000 or more DIY conversion projects going,” agreed GEVA member Daniel Howard. Of course, this was while he was manufacturing and distributing parts for conversions.”. The catalyst was the high gas prices in 2008, similar to what’s been going on now,” Rickard said. “My Jack Rikard on EVTV.

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Costa Rica St. Louis Golf Cart DIY 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The dry reforming process catalytically combines CH 4 , the principal component of natural gas, and CO 2 to produce syngas (CO and H 2 ). Post-compression of syngas with high CO contents is technically not an easy task, notes Linde development partner Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Milanov, A., Schunk, S. Behrens, A.

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Fuel Kits Production CO2 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Based on the predicted destination, Agent provides voice guidance on relevant traffic accidents, congestion, weather and road surface conditions, and can even recommend gas stations along the predicted route if necessary. The service registers user preferences, and will suggest preferred stores and events along the predicted route.

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Toyota Connect Connected Vehicles 225

Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 36

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

GM says that it has tested the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank in the 2015 Bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala ( earlier post ) under normal and extreme conditions, exceeding both federal requirements and CNG industry guidelines. Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. Click to enlarge.

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GM Fuel F-150 Chevrolet 210

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.) —John Thomas. to produce and sell hybrid electric storage (HES) devices.

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2013 Production Companies F-150 306

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

The engine can use multiple fuel types, including diesel, JP5 and JP8 military fuels, kerosene, bio-diesels, ethanol, and other blends of these fuels, with a special conversion kit available for the combustion of natural gas or propane. The turbocharged eight-cylinder, four double-ended piston, 7.2-liter

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Engine Fuel Kits Convert 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Conversion kits also will be available to switch medium-duty gasoline vehicles to run on propane. We have been thrilled with the performance of liquid injection in general—such good performance characteristics, gas mileage, emissions, service and warranty—that’s the wave of the future for OEM programs.

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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Gasoline-Electric San Diego Gasoline PHEV 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The research program involves eight core projects: Light Capture and Conversion. Success could ultimately drive commercial development of solar-fuel systems designed from inception to be easily deployable almost anywhere. This project focuses on the discovery and development of semiconducting materials for solar light absorption.

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Solar Fuel Water Light 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The AVEC engines can use multiple fuel types, including diesel, JP5 and JP8 military fuels, kerosene, bio-diesels, ethanol, and other blends of these fuels, with a special conversion kit available for the combustion of natural gas or propane. engine and 100 kW generator—in 2009.

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Sri Lanka Engine Oil Maldives 210