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Toshiba develops new magnetic material that delivers improved motor energy conversion efficiency

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Toshiba Corporation has developed a new magnetic material with characteristics that deliver major improvements in motor efficiency at minimum cost, and with the potential to win significant reductions in power consumption. Motors account for approximately half of the world’s electric power consumption. pt across all motors.).

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Leaf conversions vs off-the-shelf components vs forklift motor

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2) A previous strategy was to buy off-the-shelf components: A 9" DC motor, a controller, etc and buy batteries to assemble into a pack. (3) 3) Another strategy was to find a suitable forklift motor and more. Leaf conversions vs off-the-shelf components vs forklift motor Now it seems outdated. (1)

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Boutique Porsche 911 EV conversion company Sacrilege Motors partners with UK’s Fellten

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Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is partnering with UK-based powertrain supplier Fellten , a designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting classic cars into electric vehicles. 370 kW Tesla motor, single-speed gearbox with 0-60 in 4.5 CCS fast recharging.

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Electrogenic introduces plug-and-play EV conversion kit for the Classic Mini

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British EV technology company Electrogenic, known for its classic car EV conversions, has expanded its range of drop-in conversion kits with a cost-effective plug and play solution to electrify the classic Mini.Electrogenic’s kit converts the automotive icon to electric drive from just £15,000 (US$18,800) plus VAT.

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SsangYong Rexton Conversion Solution

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The SsangYong Rexton , now marketed as the KGM Rexton , is a mid-size SUV produced by South Korea’s SsangYong Motor Company (rebranded as KG Mobility in 2023). Parts for Ssang Yong Rexton Conversion Based on Kia Bongo GVW and speed, car structure, we keep the. SsangYong Rexton Conversion Solution

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Kawasaki Mule Conversion

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Just completed a conversion of an old Kawasaki Mule 3010, so thought I'd post a few photos. Conversion (and base vehicle tidyup) completed. 10kW Golden Motor with 3:4 Timing Belt drive to gearbox. Not sure if I need to shield the motor, pulleys and belt from dust, mud and. Kawasaki Mule Conversion

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Motor alternatives for 96V

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This is fairly low-voltage, so I wonder which types of motors are suitable for me. The Hyper9-type motors that you often find in EV conversion kits are good of course, but expensive compared to a used Nissan Leaf motor for example – which also comes with a diff, all ready to connect to the drive shaft.

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