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Ashwoods Launches Hybrid Drive Retrofit Kit for Light Vans and Stop-Start Retrofit Kit

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The Ashwoods Hybrid Drive System Layout. UK-based Ashwoods Automotive , a provider of hybrid-electric vans and hybrid drive systems, is offering a hybrid drive retrofit kit for panel vans. Hybrid drive. Tags: Conversions Hybrids. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. million (US$2.8-million) Stop/start.

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Babcock to support British Army with electric vehicle conversion and trials

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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.

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

Electric Vehicles India

As we already know how the ICE vehicles are impacting the environment mostly the air. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. The Electric and Hybrid Vehicles book covers diagnostics and case studies. Also, read related article: Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles . Top 5 electric vehicles books.

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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The A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid. Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Volkswagen Group’s alternative powertrain strategy.

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Video Friday: Robot Training

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Swiss-Mile ] Human cells grown in the lab could one day be used for a variety of tissue grafts, but these cells need the right kind of environment and stimulation. Robomechanics Lab ] A bolt-on 360 camera kit for your drone that costs $430. Insta360 ] I think I may be too old to have any idea what’s going on here.

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CNG becomes cheaper in Mumbai. How much it costs in other metro cities?

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Also Read : Is Maruti Suzuki more focused on CNG and hybrids than pure electric? MGL has stated in its announcement that this reduction in CNG price would help to increase the consumption of natural gas in the transportation segment, which will eventually help the country achieve a cleaner and greener environment.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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This results in a product with improved energy density, superior product life and optimal safety, capable of operating in high temperature environments. It can be operated in environments with temperatures ranging from -20°C to 60°C and relative humidity levels up to 95%. Earlier post.).

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