Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2022

At bauma in Munich, Volvo Penta unveiled its 8-liter dual-fuel hydrogen engine as well as the cube battery—which increases the versatility and flexibility of Volvo Penta's electromobility offering, opening up electrification opportunities for more customers across a wider range of industrial subsectors, machines and applications.

Volvo 210

Volvo Hydrogen Engine Fuel 210

Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the bank (Now you don’t have to break the bank to buy an EV).

Kits 98

Kits Conversion Convert Electric Cars 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2020

Ingevity and Ozinga Energy are partnering to begin a field demonstration of adsorbed natural gas (ANG) bi-fuel pickup trucks. Ingevity is the industry leader in adsorbent-based, on-board evaporative emissions control for gasoline fueled vehicles. V8 with CNG prep kit, set up for bi-fuel (gasoline/natural gas) operation.

Gas 415

Gas F-150 Fuel Energy 415

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta and CMB.TECH are expanding their collaboration to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on land and at sea applications. From the initial dual-fuel technology projects we have seen reductions of CO 2 emissions up to 80%. —Roy Campe.

Volvo 195

Volvo Hydrogen Engine Fuel 195

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 26, 2021

Toyota announced Wednesday that it plans to make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the U.S., The fuel-cell stacks, in modular form, will be part of a kit that will essentially replace a traditional heavy-duty diesel engine in big Class 8 semi trucks. starting in 2023.

Hydrogen 204

Hydrogen Toyota Fuel Kits 204

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2012

Diesel to natural gas conversion system. Omnitek has developed a kit that can be used to convert the globally popular Mercedes diesel engines OM904 and OM906 into natural gas engines. Omnitek’s proprietary diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kit is used for bus and truck applications, as well as stationary applications.

Kits 218

Kits Conversion Gas Diesel 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In exchange for long-term, discounted fuel contracts with fleets, Hydra installs hydrogen-diesel co-combustion conversion kits into existing semi-trucks and provides the fueling infrastructure for green hydrogen sourced from chemical producers such as Chemtrade. In Canada, 10.5%

Hydrogen 301

Hydrogen Fleet Commercial Green 301

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2020

Using X-rays from a synchrotron particle accelerator, scientists of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now been able to observe for the first time a catalyst during the Fischer-Tropsch reaction that facilitates the production of synthetic fuels under industrial conditions. Photo: Tiziana Carambia).

Kits 284

Kits Fuel Polymer Industrial 284

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2010

Landi Renzo SpA is developing a dual-fuel CNG/diesel conversion kit for light-duty vehicles. Speaking at NGV 2010 in Rome on the topic of The Power of Dual-Fuel as part of the Dual-Fuel and Fuel Blends conference session, Daniele Ceccarini, Research and Development Manager, explained, “It is not a new idea.

Kits 186

Kits Light Diesel Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2017

The SOLETAIR project ( earlier post ) has produced its first 200 liters of synthetic fuel from solar energy and the air’s carbon dioxide via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The mobile chemical pilot plant produces gasoline, diesel, and kerosene from regenerative hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

Solar 386

Solar Finland Fuel CO2 386

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The two companies, who have signed a memorandum of understanding, will investigate the potential for the use of synthetic and net zero fuels, including hydrogen, both in fuel cells and internal combustion engines. From next year it plans to have conversion kits available which enable mtu Series 4000 engines to run on 100% hydrogen.

Fuel 150

Fuel Engine Hydrogen Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Partners from Germany and Finland in the SOLETAIR project are building a compact pilot plant for the production of gasoline, diesel and kerosene from solar energy, regenerative hydrogen and carbon dioxide. This reactor was developed by KIT. KIT, INERATEC, and VTT plan to extend their cooperation.

Solar 322

Solar Production Fuel Kits 322

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

BMEL’s central project-coordinating agency in the area of renewable resources, is funding a 3-year study of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as clean diesel fuels with €800,000 (US$894,000). As diesel fuels, they reduce the emission of carbon black and NO x. A promising concept for diesel fuels is the use of oxymethylene ethers.

Diesel 150

Diesel Clean Cleaning Germany 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling them to offer a scalable retrofit kit for hybridizing mining trucks in a wide range of mining applications. This energy is then fed back to power the wheel motors, allowing the diesel engine to be downsized. Hybrid solutions are already part of the mtu portfolio.

Hybrid 259

Hybrid DC Diesel Downsizing 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Rolls-Royce is further developing its mtu gas engine portfolio for power generation and cogeneration to run on hydrogen as a fuel and thus enable a climate-neutral energy supply. In addition, fuel cells powered by 100% green hydrogen can play an important role in future energy supply in combination with renewable energies.

Hydrogen 435

Hydrogen Power Powered Climate Protection 435

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Delphi, a leading OE manufacturer of advanced diesel fuel injection systems, is launching at the 2010 Automechanika show a new fuel analyser that will enable workshops, garages and fleets to perform real-time analysis of fuel content at an affordable price.

Diesel 199

Diesel Fuel Kits Affordable 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2023

Partnering with UK electric vehicle (EV) conversion experts, Electrogenic , Babcock will convert four in-service military Land Rovers, two protected vehicles and two general service, from diesel-fueled to EV using a drop-in kit and modified battery system.

Land Rover 195

Land Rover Conversion Electric Vehicles Vehicles 195

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Jeep Wrangler goes diesel now and plug-in soon. with a new generation of electric-drive kit. The Jeep Wrangler diesel now has EPA fuel economy. Tesla owners finally have fast-charging options outside of Tesla’s own Supercharger network. And the BMW iX3 is still eventually headed to the U.S.,

Jeep 119

Jeep BMW Diesel Kits 119

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2019

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Toronto have proposed a method enabling air conditioning and ventilation systems to produce synthetic fuels from CO 2 and water from the ambient air. The synthesized hydrocarbon fuels can be stored and/or transported for further utilization.

Carbon 236

Carbon Fuel Production Kits 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2022

Hyzon Motors, a US-based global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell trucks and buses, will acquire ORTEN Betriebs GmbH and subsidiaries, and ORTEN Electric Trucks GmbH, German manufacturers of innovative truck and trailer bodies for the beverage industry. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, 2022.

Germany 199

Germany Kits Fleet Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

LNG technology has the potential to offer one of the most significant developments in railroading since the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950s. GE’s NextFuel kits enable existing Evolution Series locomotives to operate with dual fuel capabilities. Field tests are expected to begin in 2014.

Transportation 220

Transportation Fuel Kits Gas 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

UPS and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that new technology will be developed to convert UPS package delivery vehicles from diesel to electric. uniqueEV can be provided as a kit or as a complete chassis for use on existing vehicles or new builds. Click to enlarge.

Convert 170

Convert New York City Motor Motors 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Five major European bus manufacturers—Daimler Buses (EvoBus), MAN, Solaris, Van Hool and VDL Bus & Coach—last week signed a joint Letter of Understanding at the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking’s (FCH JU) Stakeholders Forum in Brussels. —Gustav Tuschen, Head of Product Engineering at Daimler Buses.

Manufacturer 236

Manufacturer Commercial Fuel London 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Peugeot has further lowered the fuel consumption of its 1.6 Peugeot has further lowered the fuel consumption of its 1.6 Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. HDi and 1.6 low-friction vacuum pump to avoid energy losses.

Engine 287

Engine Fuel Kits Oil 287

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

Peterbilt 342

Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

L Detroit Diesel Series 60 and the Caterpillar C15 engine models for the beginning of the second phase of a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency pilot project , which includes the development of diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for these engine models and obtaining Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval.

Seattle 199

Seattle Conversion Gas Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Audi is now refreshing its A1 models, including the offer of six engines—gasoline and diesel—that are new or that have been intensively further developed. TDI diesel. 4-cylinder engine as the second engine in the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel engine platform (MDB). liters fuel per 100 kilometers (54.7

Audi 207

Audi Diesel Engine MPG 207

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Six research institutions and seven industrial partners from Europe will participate in the new BioBoost project, aimed at converting residual biomass into energy carriers for the production of high-quality and engine-compatible fuels and chemicals as well as for the generation of electricity and heat. above 1000 °C. million (US$6.6

Conversion 225

Conversion Energy Kits Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2012

(WBI) recently delivered their prototype, fuel efficient, repowered gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) for testing by the USPS. The vehicle was delivered with VSE’s prototype RFD6 Re-Power Kit which VSE claims may increase the current vehicle’s fuel efficiency by as much as 75% with a proportionate reduction in the vehicle’s carbon footprint.

Corporation 218

Corporation Engine Fuel Kits 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2018

million program implemented by the United States Department of Energy in efforts to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles. Diesel vehicles expose the community and school children to toxic air contaminants, which are known to increase health risks. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. Earlier post.)

Kits 191

Kits Fleet Alternative Fuels Emissions 191

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 06 Mar 2024, 10:24 AM CNG offers significant savings compared to petrol and diesel, propelling growth in CNG-fuelled passenger vehicles in India. CNG offers significant savings compared to petrol and diesel. per litre, while a litre of diesel in the city costs ₹ 94.27. per kg to ₹ 73.50

Petrol 52

Petrol Suzuki Diesel India 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Syngas is then used to produce valuable downstream products such as base chemicals or fuels. For some applications such as Fischer-Tropsch fuel synthesis, the low H 2 /CO ratio is desirable. The dry reforming process catalytically combines CH 4 , the principal component of natural gas, and CO 2 to produce syngas (CO and H 2 ).

Fuel 150

Fuel Kits CO2 Production 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The Franche-Comté region and La Poste (the French postal service) are testing hydrogen fuel cell range extender kits from Symbio FCell in three Renault Kangoo Z.E. with fuel cell range extenders ( HyKangoos ) will be deployed in the first quarter of 2014 on mail delivery platforms. Average fuel consumption at full power is 0.3

Hydrogen 236

Hydrogen Range Fuel Vehicles 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The two-cylinder diesel is very audible when it runs.

Plug-in 324

Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2013

Scania unveiled its new Streamline series of trucks that will enable customers to reduce fuel consumption by up to 8%. The Scania G- and R-series long-haulage trucks feature new low-drag looks and full air deflector kits. Potential fuel savings in long-haulage are up to 8% with the new, more efficient second-generation Euro 6 engines.

Fuel 275

Fuel Exhaust Economy Engine 275

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems utilizing ePower’s proprietary technology. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

Convert 199

Convert Hybrid Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2013

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, in partnership with FTS International (FTSI) and Caterpillar Global Petroleum, is using Marcellus Shale natural gas to fracture wells via dual fuel technology. The process of using clean-burning natural gas can displace up to 70% of the diesel fuel traditionally used to operate fracturing equipment.

Gas 186

Gas Power Powered Houston 186