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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

Green Car Congress

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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This clever kit turns bicycles into electric bikes using their disc brakes

Baua Electric

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. Recharging takes 2.5 This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake.

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Balqon Corporation enters medium-duty on-road electric truck market

Green Car Congress

The Mule M100 has a top speed of 70 mph (113 km) and can travel up to 100 miles (161 km) before having to recharge, making it suited for daily, short-haul deliveries. The Mule M100 fully recharges in three hours, allowing customers to increase the vehicle’s range with the opportunity of charging during the day.

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., The PbC batteries accept fast recharge so they are capable of taking full advantage of the regenerative braking functionality of our system.

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Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

Green Car Congress

The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph. The CNG storage tanks are roof-mounted.

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BRABUS, Boston-Power and Protean Electric team to deliver high-performance EV and hybrid cars based on Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Green Car Congress

This gives the sedan a combined electric motor and internal combustion engine acceleration of 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 7.4 seconds and a combined electric motor and internal combustion engine acceleration of 37-75 mph (60-120 km/h) of 5.6 Cost-effective thermal management through integrated liquid or air cooling channels.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

When Straubel—also known for his 1984 Porsche 944 EV conversion—left Tesla, he founded Redwood Materials , a leading lithium battery recycling company in Carson City, Nevada. That was quite a conversion.” He was pontificating on an all-electric composite Hypercar using rechargeable batteries back in 2000.

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