Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2019

Continental has been developing cost-effective 48-volt electrification, which can be used with both gasoline and diesel engines for number of years. 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.

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Hybrid Motoring Motors Motor 360

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

Chevrolet has launched a new social network designed for conversation and dialogue about the Chevy Volt and electric vehicles: www.chevroletvoltage.com. Currently featured on the site is a short video that gives an overview of the Volt prototype build—the IVER (integrated vehicle engineering release) build.

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Volt Chevrolet Conversion GM 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2020

As the tractional battery is the only source of energy in the vehicle, any losses caused by power conversion need to be minimized. Vitesco Technologies is already developing and testing SiC technology in an 800-volt inverter concept to confirm the efficiency potential of the technology. In this context, SiC semiconductors—e.g.

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Power Powered Volt North America 307

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

AMP, a company engaged in the conversion of new vehicles to full battery-electric drive, unveiled its all-electric conversion of the GM Chevrolet Equinox earlier this year. The conversion of the three DTE Energy SUVs is part of the $5-million grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) awarded to DTE Energy in 2008.

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VUE Saturn Convert Energy 218

DIY Electric Car

JUNE 11, 2025

Change comes, one conversion at a time. Change comes, one conversion at a time. Change comes, one conversion at a time. Come join the discussion about electric vehicle conversions, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Right now they are 175% and last year they were 25%.

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Motoring Motors Motor DIY 130

DIY Electric Car

JUNE 9, 2025

Come join the discussion about electric vehicle conversions, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! OEM nr 8482940 Maybe with simpbms , lilygo bms or others? DIY Electric Car Forums posts 552K members 94K Since 2007 A forum community dedicated to DIY electric car owners and enthusiasts.

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PHEV BMW DIY Conversion 130

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The catalytic converter installed further away from the engine performs the main share of nitrogen oxide conversion specifically at high loads and correspondingly high exhaust gas temperatures. TDI with clean twin dosing technology already powers many of the brand’s models, including in the Golf, Tiguan, Passat and Arteon model series.

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Diesel Exhaust Convert Emissions 435

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2014

volts to –0.5?volts volts versus the reversible hydrogen electrode) in CO-saturated alkaline water. The electrochemical conversion of CO 2 and H 2 O into liquid fuel is ideal for high-density renewable energy storage and could provide an incentive for CO 2 capture. Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Catalysts Ethanol'

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Fuel CO2 Carbon Conversion 300

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Owners of the Chevy Volt range-extended electric car are often pretty technically advanced. Many are conversant not only with auto technology but also with apps and software analysis tools.

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Volt Conversion Auto Electric Cars 119

DIY Electric Car

JUNE 18, 2025

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DIY Conversion 2007 Volt 130

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2019

This technology uses silicon carbide technology and is best-in-class for power density, power conversion efficiency and safety compliance, the company says. It is compatible with all battery chemistries and voltages of 400 volts, 650 volts and 800 volts. This technology accepts an extended range of AC inputs including 7.4

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Batteries Battery Power Grid Volt 223

Electric Cars are for Girls

MAY 28, 2013

I''m happy to announce the release of our new book, called "Let''s Talk about Electric Cars: 8 Most Inspiring Interviews".

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Electric Cars Prius Cars Convert 229

DIY Electric Car

JUNE 11, 2025

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2019 Motoring Motors Motor 130

Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? If anything, it's gone up.

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DIY Conversion Cheap Motors 145

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2020

This conversion comes from a complex sequence of switching events which reconstruct an AC signal from the DC output of the battery. The power losses of the power transistors have a direct effect on the efficiency of conversion—the lower the switching losses, the more efficient is the inverter. Source: VisIC.

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Taiwan Israel DC Conversion 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

=Alliance AutoGas (AAG) has successfully engineered Propane Port Fuel Direct Injection (P-PFDI) conversion systems for the 2018 Ford F-150 in two engine choices: 3.3 We plan to be prepared for the advancement in OEM technology with the complementary propane autogas conversion technology. Liter V6 and 5.0 —Stephen Holland.

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F-150 Ford Fuel Conversion 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It is now quite common in this field to make catalysts that can produce multicarbon products from CO 2 , but those processes typically operate at high overpotentials of 1 volt to attain appreciable amounts. That extra voltage is called the overpotential; the lower the overpotential, the more efficient the catalyst.

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Conversion CO2 Fuel Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Early results show notably low leakage with a breakdown voltage of greater than 1400 volts. Our 1200-volt GaN FET will enable excellent performance with greater designability and cost effectiveness than SiC solutions. We see this as an important milestone for the GaN power electronics industry.

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Power Powered Volt Illinois 199

DIY Electric Car

MARCH 3, 2012

My professional life has kept me busy, but I still have made good progress on my conversion. Motor volts, amps, temperature will be showed on 2 inch round dials in the place of oil temp, 12V battery voltage, and fuel level. A new 'A' pillar instrument cluster will show battery pack volts, amps, and DOD. I have yet to see photos.

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Conversion 2012 Deep Cycle Lead Acid 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2012

The conversion features Corvus’ AT6500 48 volt lithium polymer battery packs. Lithium polymer battery packs from Corvus Energy were recently installed in Europe’s first hybrid tugboat, the RotorTug RT Adriaan of KOTUG, an international maritime service provider headquartered in The Netherlands. Corvus uses Dow Kokam cells.

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Polymer Mariner Hybrid Lead Acid 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

The TPH2006PS, based on Transphorm’s patented, high-performance EZ-GaN technology, combines low switching and conduction losses resulting in reduced energy loss of up to 50% compared to conventional silicon-based power conversion designs. The TO-220-packaged device features R DS(on) of 150 m?,

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Volt Conversion Solar Supplies 199

Plugs and Cars

JULY 25, 2007

It want CARB to authorize aftermarket conversions of hybrids with its Lithium batteries.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Conversion NiMH 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Also highlighted among the 23 production and concept vehicles at the show is the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The Intelligent Charging Assisting System maximizes the energy conversion ratio. The Shanghai GM Sail electric concept vehicle ( earlier post ) mad e its global debut at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.

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2010 Concept GM Auto 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Transphorm is the first to provide a qualified 600 volt GaN solution to inefficient power conversion. To demonstrate the performance advantage of the GaN-based technology, Transphorm will showcase at the APEC exhibition a EZ-GaN-based, DC-to-DC Boost Converter running at more than 99% efficiency.

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DC Convert Production Volt 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Hillcrest Energy Technologies, a developer of power conversion technologies and control system solutions for next-generation electrical systems ( earlier post ), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a global Tier 1 automotive leader in mobility innovation. The joint project is expected to run through 2023.

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Energy Commercial Volt Conversion 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

48-Volt batteries. Several battery manufacturers including AllCell Technologies, Balqon, and Saft are stepping up with 48-volt lead-acid and Li-ion offerings for increasingly power-hungry vehicles with Stop-Start systems. Pike Research expects several automakers to design vehicles to take advantage of 48-volt batteries.

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2013 Electric Vehicles Vehicles Plug-in 378

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2011

Energy loss that occurs during power conversion is equivalent to the daily output of 318 coal plants, and costs the US economy $40 billion per year. Transphorm’s Total GaN-based Boost Converter operating at over 99% efficiency at 400 Volts demonstrates this for the first time. At APEC, startup Transphorm Inc. Earlier post.)

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DC Convert Volt MIT 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

While OEMs have been focusing on familiarity, increasing consumer knowledge will enable higher sales conversions to new drive-train technologies. ” 38% of respondents knew that “with the Chevrolet Volt, most people can commute back and forth to work for $1.50 —Dave Fish, Ph.D., vice president, Maritz Research.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gasoline-Electric Volt 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

The carbon-iron-cobalt catalyst fuel cells also effectively completed the conversion of hydrogen and oxygen into water, rather than producing large amounts of undesirable hydrogen peroxide (hydrogen peroxide yield <1.0%).

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Fuel Hydrogen Carbon Conversion 255

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The UQM PowerPhase HD 250 provides 900 N·m (664 lb-ft) peak torque, 250 kW (335 horsepower) peak power and increases the maximum input (battery) voltage up to 750 volts.

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Mariner Volt Conversion Commercial 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Our vision is to offer a comprehensive line of Connect and Cruise systems from Chevrolet Performance—delivering a solution for every customer ranging from LSX V-8s to eCrate conversions. Power is supplied by a 400-volt Bolt EV battery pack with 60 kWh of usable energy installed in the cargo area.

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Chevrolet Convert DC Installation 221

DIY Electric Car

JUNE 30, 2025

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2014 Motoring Motors Motor 130

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

It features an ergonomically designed connector handle for easy and safe operation and utilizes high frequency power conversion technology for efficient power delivery. The new charge station is designed to be a low-cost, wall-mounted indoor unit aimed initially at vehicle dealerships.

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Low Cost North America DC Dealers 236

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The former Vice Chairman of General Motors--and the man credited as the driving force behind the Chevrolet Volt--now seems to be working at electric car conversion company Via Motors as well. Announced.

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Conversion Electric Cars Companies General Motors 74

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2022

We supply our customers with electric mobility on a turnkey basis, which means they get from us all the modules they need for a functioning electric bus service: We supply the buses, we plan the necessary infrastructure as well as the charging management, we manage the conversion of the depot and we train the staff.

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Range Fuel Toyota CO2 435

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Power Integrations, a provider of high-voltage integrated circuits (ICs) for energy-efficient power conversion, has added two new AEC-Q100 qualified, 1700-volt rated ICs to its InnoSwitch3-AQ family. 800-volt batteries are becoming standard for EVs.

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Power Powered Volt Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2010

Existing hybrids, such as the Toyota Prius, need one DC-DC converter for the traction motor and another for the vehicle’s 12 volt system. A single, flexible converter will save cost, weight and package space, enabling vehicle manufacturers to move more easily to the next generation of sophisticated plug-in and range-extended hybrids.

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DC Hybrid Electric Vehicles Power 210