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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. To convert the 1977 K5 Blazer, the team first removed from the Blazer the original 175-horsepower, 400 cubic-inch (6.55-liter) liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust. eCrate Installer Certification Program.

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Suzuki Swift Dzire Electric Car Conversion with Gears

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By Atul Gopal We had an opportunity to visit Nothway Motorsports to check out their new electric car conversion kit. At peak production, they were doing a few hundred a year. For a kitted car to handle well, you also need to understand suspensions. Unlike CNG kits, EV kits dont eat up the boot space.

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Toyota goes all hybrid for Frankfurt Motor Show; Yaris Hybrid-R concept, fuel cell update

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million hybrid products—more than 10% of which have been sold in Europe. TMG’s upgrade kit included racing exhaust and catalytic converter system, shorter final drive gear, motorsport suspension with adapted springs and adjustable ride height. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5

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Axial Vector and Kirloskar Oil Engines Forming JV for Mass Production of Axial-Type Engines

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Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) and Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) have signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint venture for the mass production of the Axial Vector axial-type, multi-fuel engines ( earlier post ). Intake and exhaust valves open and close by a patent-pending method of rotating cam and trunions.

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Toyota Shows Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG, Two Modified Prius Hybrids at SEMA

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To convert the stock Camry Hybrid to a CNG vehicle, the gasoline fuel system was replaced with a CNG system in the spare tire well area. The concept delivers net (all power sources) 170 hp (127 kW); the production Camry Hybrid delivers net 187 hp (139 kW). The kit includes a front lip spoiler, side skirts, and a rear lower valance.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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Volkswagen has begun limited production of the XL1; 50 units are being built initially, with 250 slated for build. The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE.

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