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Conversion supporters petitioning Obama Administration to extend tax incentives to plug-in conversions

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Entrepreneurs and advocates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles conversions have taken advantage of the platform to create a petition urging the Administration to extend the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D) tax incentives, currently granted for new plug-in vehicles, to plug-in conversions.

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SEMA sponsors ZEV conversion rebate bill in California; up to $2,000 rebate

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The bill envisions a Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project (ZACP) that will allocate up to $2 million annually for the rebates. However, none of these programs assist with ZEV conversions of internal-combustion engine vehicles. ZEV conversions are a rapidly growing market, SEMA said. —Senator Portantino

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Convert Any Bike Into An E-Bike With This Affordable Conversion Kit

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This affordable e-bike conversion kit is super easy to install, and is compatible with nearly all types of bikes.

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Alumobility study shows next-generation aluminum doors can offer automakers an affordable, lightweight solution

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Alumobility, a non-profit organization focused on solutions to advance the adoption of aluminum automotive body sheet, announced the results of its technical study demonstrating affordable lightweighting through the proposed conversion of a mass-produced C-segment SUV passenger door from steel to aluminum.

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Omnitek develops diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for Mercedes OM904/OM906

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Diesel to natural gas conversion system. Omnitek’s proprietary diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kit is used for bus and truck applications, as well as stationary applications. It simplifies the engine conversion process by integrating the ignition control and electronic fuel injection into one control unit.

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DOE announces $14M to optimize production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals

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The Department of Energy announced $14 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002946 ) to support and to optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions. R&D on microbial conversion of renewable resources into chemical products, with an emphasis on processes with commercialization potential.

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Volta/Imogen collaboration awarded $12M in ARPA-E funding to commercialize next-generation fast charging technology

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Imagen relies on commercialization partners like Volta to accelerate the deployment of our high power density, silicon carbide-based power conversion platforms.