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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

Green Car Congress

OptiFuel is developing modular repower kits for diesel locomotives and new locomotives in all lengths, horsepower levels, and track gauges. For Argentina, OptiFuel will build locomotive kits in the US that will be shipped for local assembly in Argentina, creating new jobs and enhancing business in both countries.

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Don’t stop the EV music

Electric Auto Association

His goal was to get 100,000 or more DIY conversion projects going,” agreed GEVA member Daniel Howard. He was promoting the benefits of EVs and how they compare with ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles and talking about living off the grid. Of course, this was while he was manufacturing and distributing parts for conversions.”.

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Sendyne turnkey module can precisely measure currents from mA to kA while simultaneously measuring 3 high voltages; for EVs and ESS

Green Car Congress

Applications include battery monitoring for automotive, grid energy storage and home energy storage. Further, the output of the module is digital and therefore can communicate directly with a Battery Management System (BMS) without the need for analog to digital conversion. interface (500 kbit/s).

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

Green Car Congress

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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ALTe Powertrain and Inmatech form JV for hybrid electric storage devices; Li-ion cells, supercaps, and control electronics

Green Car Congress

The applications will range from automotive batteries to stationary grid power leveling devices. Most recently, ALTe announced a partnership with Manheim, the world’s leading automotive reselling service, to create installation centers for fleet conversions across the country. Earlier post.).

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Add batteries and grid-charging, and you get PRIUS+, a "plug-in" hybrid (PHEV). 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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Roev reveals fleet interest in 2023 electric Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, plans SUVs as well

EV Central

“Equally, there is a lot of excitement around Ranger and there are a lot of those in fleets right now and a lot of interest in conversion.”. Roev is designing its EV conversion kit to be easily transferrable between different ladder frame vehicles. The Ford Everest is a candidate for Roev EV conversion.

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