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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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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).

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric to develop hybrid retrofit solution for mining trucks

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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.

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Volvo Penta & CMB.TECH expand partnership on dual-fuel hydrogen engines

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The companies have worked together in pilot projects since 2017 successfully adapting Volvo Penta engines to run as a dual-fuel hydrogen and diesel solution via the conversion kit provided by CMB.TECH. I believe that this dual-fuel approach will appeal to many of our customers by its ease of installation, maintenance, and use.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. What if my EV tyre goes flat?

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Westport Parts + Service launches new nat gas aftermarket distribution channel with Alliant Power

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With an initial focus on Class 1-5 light-duty vehicles through select Alliant Power distributors, Westport Parts + Service creates a single source for natural gas aftermarket service and maintenance parts. Service and maintenance support will include drive-in service capabilities, technical training and 24/7 telephone support.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

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One was the conversion kit by Hyderabad based e-Trio, and the other was Pune based Northway Motorsports. Many of you want to convert your existing petrol/diesel cars into electric cars. Your electric car will also be more reliable and require much less maintenance than a pollution car. Sounds utopian, right?

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VSE Corporation delivers prototype repowered, fuel-efficient engine to US Postal Service for testing

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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. Postal Service fuel costs, maintenance costs, and carbon footprint for vehicles requiring powertrain replacement.