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Voltabox to supply battery systems to e-troFit for conversion of diesel buses to electric

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Voltabox AG secured a long-term framework contract with e-troFit GmbH as the preferred supplier of high-performance battery systems for e-troFit’s conversion solutions for diesel buses. In the past fiscal year, e-troFit nominated Voltabox AG as the supplier of the battery unit for conversion kits for buses and trucks.

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Tula presenting diesel Dynamic Skip Fire technology at Future Diesel Powertrain Summit in Shanghai

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Tula Technology is presenting its diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF) technology ( earlier post ) at the 4 th Future Diesel Powertrain Summit China 2020 on 24-25 September 2020 in Shanghai, China. This allows for more efficient conversion of pollutants in the catalyst and reduced NO x , at no additional after treatment hardware cost.

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ZF presents new electric 2-speed drive for passenger cars

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The improvement in energy conversion efficiency compared to previous e-drives extends the driving range for each battery charge. Every percent of improvement in energy conversion efficiency translates into two percent more range. The compact design also makes this new drive system of interest for passenger cars in the compact class.

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Northwestern team identifies site in enzyme responsible for methane-methanol conversion

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An interdisciplinary team at Northwestern University has found that the enzyme responsible for the methane-methanol conversion catalyzes this reaction at a site that contains just one copper ion. Our study provides a major leap forward in understanding how bacteria methane-to-methanol conversion. —Ross et al. —,Amy C.

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Highly efficient and stable Ru-free catalyst for hydrogen generation from ammonia

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A complete ammonia conversion to hydrogen was achieved at an economically feasible 450 ?C The catalyst presents 97.7% and 87.50% NH 3 conversion efficiency at 450 ?C this is the first Ru-free catalyst that exhibited outstanding performance, approaching complete NH 3 conversion at economically feasible 450 ?C Resources.

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Continental presents 48V full-hybrid system; motor delivers up to 30 kW

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In the run-up to IAA 2019, Continental Powertrain is now presenting a 48-volt high-power drive system with 30 kW, enabling a full-hybrid vehicle. Instead, it is the conversion of electrically stored energy into traction in general. Conventional full-hybrid vehicle would normally use high voltage technology.

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Ford is selling Mach-E crate motors to promote custom EV conversions like this F-100 concept

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The 281 horsepower Eluminator motor is present in the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, and can now be installed into other vehicles, such as an electrified 1978 Ford F-100 pickup. more… The post Ford is selling Mach-E crate motors to promote custom EV conversions like this F-100 concept appeared first on Electrek.