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

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). An electrolysis unit developed by Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) uses solar power to produce the required hydrogen.

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Solar Finland Fuel CO2 386

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 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

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

An electrolysis unit developed by Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) produces the required hydrogen by means of solar power. A microstructured, chemical reactor—the key component of the plant—converts the hydrogen produced from solar power together with carbon dioxide into liquid fuels.

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Solar Production Fuel Kits 322

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

JUNE 11, 2010

Landi Renzo SpA is developing a dual-fuel CNG/diesel conversion kit for light-duty vehicles. Speaking at NGV 2010 in Rome on the topic of The Power of Dual-Fuel as part of the Dual-Fuel and Fuel Blends conference session, Daniele Ceccarini, Research and Development Manager, explained, “It is not a new idea. NGV Global News.

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Kits Light Diesel Fuel 186

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. Envisioned modular, on-site renewable hydrocarbon synthesis system based on CO 2 capture from thin air.

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Carbon Fuel Production Kits 236

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The UK’s railway accounts for approximately 1% of all domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The UK Government has identified a number of different routes to this target including alternative forms of power such as hydrogen, fuel cells, batteries, hybrid-electric and sustainable fuels.

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Fuel Engine Hydrogen Hybrid 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 battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 Classic looks, current power 2. The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette.

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Aston Martin Land Rover Cars Conversion 85

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

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

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 96

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. 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. The same firms may also be willing to buy your car’s battery for a small amount.

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Engine Buy Convert Dodge 75

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.”. Our clients have different needs and we can customize based on how much power is necessary,” Rickard added. Jack Rikard on EVTV.

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Costa Rica St. Louis Golf Cart DIY 52

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.) kWh Li-ion pack from A123 Systems. —John Thomas.

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2013 Production Companies F-150 306

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Representatives from the wind industry, trucking, power generation and other key users are due to attend, according to the company. In addition to its engine technologies, AVEC designed a family of high-power “Axial Flux” coreless electric generators that reach 98.5% The WorkHorse engine. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Kits Convert 170

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 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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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2019

Partners of the P2X Kopernikus project on the premises of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have demonstrated the production of fuel from air-captured CO2 using—for the first time—a container-based test facility integrating all four chemical process steps needed to implement a continuous process.

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CO2 Green Power Powered 290

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

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The JV will be held 76% by KOEL—India’s largest manufacturer of diesel engines, both air-cooled and liquid cooled, covering a power range of 3 hp to 11,000 hp—and 24% by Axial Vector. AVEC showed a production version of its technology—the 325 hp (242 kW), 1,140 lb-ft (1,546 Nm) “Workhorse 7.2” engine and 100 kW generator—in 2009.

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Engine Sri Lanka Oil Maldives 210

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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Kits Power Powered Fleet 304

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2020

Department of Energy (DOE) selected 16 projects to receive nearly $25 million in federal funding for cost-shared projects to advance natural gas infrastructure technology development. AOI 2: Process-Intensified Technologies for the Upcycling of Flare Gas into Transportable, Value-Added Products.

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Gas Gas-Electric Carbon Fiber West Virginia 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2014

Cummins has selected the OptiBlend Dual Fuel System from Hythane Company, a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perth-based Eden Energy Ltd to deliver an integrated solution for retrofitting dual-fueled power on drilling rigs. These blends were patented in 1990 for spark- and compression-ignition engines.

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Fuel Power Powered Colorado 210

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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Convert Diesel Puerto Rico Alaska 150

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

AUGUST 1, 2007

It turns out that if the voltage coming from my batteries fell into the 136 to 149 volt range (EE2NoAccelBat + EE2AccelRamp = 149), then the controller would linearly limit the power going into the motor down to zero when the voltage reached 136. With a 144V nominal pack, at moderate current draws, I was getting major power loss.

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Kits Volt Light Plug-in 100

Green Cars News

JULY 16, 2009

It tested the performance of two 2007 model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids using a Hymotion 5kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. In its most recent study the prototype battery was replaced with a production model battery and the same pool of drivers was used during vehicle evaluation.

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Plug-in San Diego Plug Hybrid 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

That means no gas when you do your errands on local streets at 35mph. 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. See also: Electric Auto Assn.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

As our climate change crisis worsens and spins out of control with each passing day there’s no time to spare for those of us whose job it is to educate and motivate our fellow citizens to actions that cut our greenhouse gas emissions. County the national leader in solar energy it has the power to make that happen.

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Solar Energy Power Powered 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

utilizing these ideas and instructions in an attempting to enhance national security, reduce gas consumption, vehicle "emissions", your carbon footprint, or smog, you do so at your own risk & peril. See also our EAA-PHEV:General disclaimer talk : Disclaimer edit Please visit the Conversion Interest page to help us gauge DIYers interest!

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PHEV Prius Gasoline-Electric Plug-in 49

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2012

liter Power Stroke Diesel option ( earlier post ). liter V6 with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) prep kit. liter engine can also be specified with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) preparation package, enabling conversion by Ford-certified upfit specialists.

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North America Fuel Economy Transit Connect Economy 278

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Freescale Semiconductor announced the first of several powerful multicore automotive MCUs that help automotive designers improve engine efficiency and reduce exhaust pollution. DI requires significant MCU performance (36,000 conversions/sec/cylinder to overcome the mechanical limitation. The new MPC5676R MCU. Click to enlarge.

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Power Powered Engine Conversion 225

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

Paul Guzyk and Daniel Sherwood of 3Prong Power. 3Prong Power converts existing Toyota Priuses into plug-in hybrids that can run entirely on electricity. The same state agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Burbank Water and Power 2007 Prius by Energy CS, May 2007, (Burbank, CA).

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48