Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), together with partners at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) are developing an agile production system for batteries. —KIT President, Professor Holger Hanselka.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan, with colleagues from Michigan State University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany, report that high surface area silicon carbide (SiC) w/wo 13 wt. Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) contributed funding to this work.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2016

By bringing together Renesas’ V2X R-Car system-on-chips (SoCs) and Cohda Wireless’ V2X and CAV software solutions, the companies deliver a V2X reference solution that supports European and North American communications standards for V2X system development.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If you’d rather off-road in a pickup truck with an honest-to-Henry open cargo bed, Ford has you covered with a similar kit for the Ranger. Promised for 2024 Ranger XLT and Lariat models optioned with four-wheel drive, this package adds an ARB suspension kit plus new front and rear bumpers with additional recovery points from the same brand.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Eco-Smart and Power Boost come standard with Pulsar Plus, the smallest available smart home EV charger in North America, capable of 48Amp (11.5kW) charging. Wallbox has launched Eco-Smart and Power Boost, the company’s first home energy management features available for EV drivers in the US.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

Anyone popping for the $62,295 Rubicon X will get this gear as standard kit. The extra height only pads the two-door Wrangler’s already impressive resumé. Shod with these jumbo BFGoodrich KO2 tires, breakover angle (a measure referring to clearance angles underneath the Jeep) jumps to an impressive 32.4 Image: Jeep] Become a TTAC insider.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Navigant forecasts faster growth for North America, Western Europe, and Latin America (6.8%, 12.3%, and 9.5% North America has surpassed the Middle East as the third-largest market in the world, and Navigant expects e-bicycle sales in the region to grow to nearly 286,000 units by 2023. CAGRs, respectively).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2017

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America is looking to hire a principal engineer to head up power electronics system development of fuel cell Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains for heavy-duty truck applications. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2021

Despite the complexity, the powertrain is designed to be quickly installed by trained ABC technicians at their facilities throughout North America. ABC also liked that Lightning eMotors would be able to develop custom zero-emission repower kits for a variety of customers and vehicle applications, Cornell said.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Cable conversion kits for existing ChargePoint DV fast chargers will be delivered to customers as soon as November, giving Tesla drivers a public fast charging option that is not a Supercharger for the first time.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The announcement comes on the heels of Google’s debut release of the Android Auto software developer kit (SDK), which allows Android developers to extend their apps to the in-vehicle environment. The portal and garage will enable developers to work directly with Honda engineers to create apps that are road-ready more quickly.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. With the Series A funds, we will accelerate our product roadmap and distribution, including in North America.” Now, electric boats are charting a similar path.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2017

BUZZ, which is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). BUZZ, Volkswagen is mainly targeting markets in North America, Europe and China. Within the framework of further development, Volkswagen has also set a launch date for the I.D. The vehicle will arrive at dealerships in 2022, after the compact four-door I.D.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. The Bi-fuel Impala—a 2015 “Green Car of the Year” finalist—is the auto-industry’s only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that runs on both CNG and gasoline. —Nichole Kraatz, Impala chief engineer.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 7, 2022

Both of these are important in their separate ways, reinforced by Toyota North America president and CEO Tetsuo “Ted” Ogawa saying our concept is “Mobility for All.”. Aurora applies its technology to the Sienna and bigger trucks. Autono-MaaS: Autonomous Mobility.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America introduced Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA), a comprehensive collision mitigation system that combines both radar and camera capabilities to provide emergency braking and help drivers maintain a safe following distance through alerts and interventions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In addition to the electric initiative, the logistics activities in the US will be expanded with a new Global Logistics Center and a new after-sales North American hub, exporting car-kits to global assembly plants and spare parts from the US and North America to worldwide markets.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2011

The vehicle is being shown for the first time in North America at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar, 1–4 Aug. Protean Electric outfitted the front-wheel-drive Vivaro with a through-the-road hybrid conversion kit of two Protean Electric PD-18 motors attached to the rear axle.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

ALTe earlier established a Fleet Advisory Board (FAB) composed of fleet directors/managers from leading fleets in North America. Our vision is to have a powertrain kit so that it is immaterial whether it is directed at a retrofit in a conversion garage or if it goes to an OEM for installation in a truck or van.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2009

CleanFUEL North America, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with IMPCO Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Ford unveiled the full new 2014 Transit family of commercial vehicles for North America, comprising the full-size Transit, the Transit Connect Van, and the Transit Connect Wagon (shown earlier, earlier post ). liter V6 with a compressed natural gas/liquid propane gas (CNG/LPG) prep kit. Highlights of the full-size Transit.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

The vehicle is one part of a larger strategy Ford announced in January to develop electric vehicles for North America quickly and affordably by leveraging its global platform capability. Ford’s product plans also include a next-generation hybrid vehicle in 2012 and a plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2012.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

In his CES talk, Fields said that rapidly advancing connectivity; software and sensor technology; and big data were the enablers behind the Smart Mobility projects—eight in North America, nine in Europe and Africa, seven in Asia and one in South America. It also reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

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Green Cars News

JULY 29, 2009

Four major US corporations and two utility companies took delivery of the Smith Newton, the largest road-going electric truck in North America. It is produced in North America by Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation, based in Kansas City, Missouri. It can be recharged in six hours.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2022

The R-Car Software Development Kit (SDK) provides a complete software platform in a single package that enables quicker and easier software development and validation for smart cameras and automated driving applications used in passenger, commercial, and off-road vehicles. Source: RTI.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

—Derek Rotz, principal investigator for SuperTruck, Daimler Trucks North America. Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The Westport Parts + Service distribution channel offers customers and fleets a one-stop shop for natural gas vehicle parts—a constantly growing parts catalogue with familiar layouts, helpful kits and common maintenance items, and regional availability of parts stocked on shelves. Diesel Forward, Inc.,

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Teslarati

APRIL 27, 2022

VW’s new electric minibus is built with the company’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) platform, featuring the latest generation ID.software. Volkswagen plans to launch the electric minibus in Europe first, then North America. The ID.Buzz also has a Cargo van variant.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 10, 2023

For many, Tamiya kits served as a precursor to full-size vehicle projects that would be attempted in adulthood. However, the exterior matches modern versions of the RC kit, as the 80s version had some branding with BFGoodrich and others that had to be changed.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The R-Car W2R also conforms to the IEEE 802.11p communication standard for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) used in Europe and North America. Europe and North America have already adopted the IEEE 802.11p 5.9 V2X ecosystem helps system manufacturers reduce development time and costs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The contract covers the design, development and testing of a first-of-its-kind dual-fuel kit, which will serve as foundation for the largest LNG conversion in North America. Both the North Star and Midnight Sun operate fast routes between Anchorage, Alaska and Tacoma, Washington.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

At today’s prices, with a 40 kWh system, a vehicle manufacturer would likely be paying $35-$45,000 for a battery solution which would include the modules, the control electronics, energy management systems, diagnostic kits and firmware. “ Volume and technology improvements with allow us to do that. ”

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g. Among the dignitaries who will be on hand today for Brights announcement are executives from Frito-Lay North America. The 100 m.p.g. Waters, like many others, hopes the U.S.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Canoo pickup – futuristic electric ute primarily for North America, but it doesn’t stop us dreaming… Caterham Seven – diminutive two-seater sports car has plans to go EV from as early as 2025. For a car that’s long been about light weight it’ll be a big change.

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