Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While Freudenberg will offer scalable e-power systems in kit form with various power outputs, ZF will offer complete electric driveline systems of up to 360 kW continuous power. —Wilhelm Rehm, ZF Board Member with responsibility for Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Technology and Materials Management. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Commercial Kits Hydrogen 485

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. The conversions will be based on novel electric vehicle technology developed by Unique Electric Solutions. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2018

Chemical reactor company INERATEC , a spinoff of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the Spanish company GAS NATURAL FENOSA have built a plant in Spain that produces synthetic natural gas from CO 2 and renewable hydrogen. sewage sludge. —Tim Böltken.

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Kits Gas Hydrogen Spain 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2023

International defense company Babcock International has been awarded a one-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion. I’m excited to see how the converted Land Rovers perform in a test environment against diesel and hybrid equivalents.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers 166 Mack E7 engine/model/power variations; the Mack E7 is a popular engine for waste collection companies. Omnitek will offer 100% dyno-tested “drop-in” ready converted engines, configured for quick installation. —Werner Funk.

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Convert Diesel Gas EPA 210

Baua Electric

AUGUST 2, 2024

Solution: conversion kits, like the CLIP , which boasts the title of “the world’s first & only plug-and-play e-bike upgrade.” While many existing kits fall into the category of mountable hub motors, this device, on the other hand, uses inventive new ideas by building upon decades-old technology.

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Kits Conversion Design Plug-in 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2018

At the Movin’On 2018 mobility summit in Montreal, hydrogen fuel-cell company Symbio intoduced a 40-kW fuel cell system—H2Motiv L—targeting range-extending conversion applications for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The kit is packaged with its power electronics unit for the conversion of fuel cell power for the battery.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Electric Vehicles 308

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

E-mobility and R&D specialist QEV Technologies will receive €17 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a variety of low-carbon transportation projects. In the Philippines, QEV recently equipped 10 new GET electric minibuses and converted numerous Jeepneys to use its fully-electric technology.

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Transportation Emissions Kits Climate Change 150

Cars That Think

JANUARY 12, 2023

Here, in no particular order, are four such enabling technologies I spotted at CES 2023. Briefly, in the now-ubiquitous QLED technology, quantum dots are used to improve color quality by tuning light to precise wavelengths. If and when such technology shows up on retail shelves is up to TV manufacturers.

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Battery Batteries Light Green 116

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. The hybrid concept also includes the DC/DC converters which interface the battery system with the DC link of the truck.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2021

ZeroAvia announced a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 NM. ZeroAvia will set up a location in the Seattle area to support this initiative. Earlier post.).

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Alaska Hydrogen Emissions Seattle 243

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. —ePower Chief Technology Officer Jay Bowman.

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Convert Hybrid Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

e-troFit is individually adapted to the customer’s requirements: Based on an analysis of the route profile, the company determines the actual battery capacity requirement and uses only as much battery as necessary. e-troFit is a subsidiary of the technology company in-tech GmbH.

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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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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2023

Now, the Japanese automaker has teased a potential EV conversion kit for the R32 Skyline GTR, which garnered the brand a following in the first place. This challenge came from an engineer who joined the company out of admiration for the GT-R. It started with a thought. Please look forward to the day when a new legend is born.”

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Nissan Kits Conversion Electric 141

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. Hydra pays for the truck conversion and the on-site fueling infrastructure.

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Hydrogen Fleet Commercial Green 301

Baua Electric

JUNE 3, 2024

Uno Minda , a large-cap supplier of lighting, switching, acoustics and seating solutions to global automobile companies, has outpaced the industry growth aided by improving content per vehicle through premium offerings , introducing new products and expanding the electric vehicles ( EVs ) segment. growth in revenue at INR 14,064.7

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All-Electric Electric Vehicles Kits Auto 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

It has recognised for its technological advancements across automotive and defence sectors. The country’s largest forging company has lined up capex of Rs 1,000 crore for 2.5 In the defence business (under artillery systems), the company is ready with protected vehicles, armored vehicles, unmanned vehicles, and ammunition.

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Industry Industrial DC Kits 40

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2016

General Motors is acquiring three-year-old start-up Cruise Automation to add Cruise’s deep software talent and rapid development capability to further accelerate GM’s development of autonomous vehicle technology. Cruise provides our company with a unique technology advantage that is unmatched in our industry.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 27, 2024

ZF’s Commercial Vehicles Solutions division continues to set the pace for commercial vehicles technology by developing a new hybrid transmission to further support the transition towards decarbonized mobility. The company also presented its new innovative Braking and e-Drive Synergy Program at the ZF Global Technology Day.

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Hybrid Commercial Kits Concept 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2023

Heliostats are mirrors that track the sun in order to reflect highly concentrated sunlight to a receiver, where it can be stored as heat for long-duration energy storage and converted into electricity. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential. The seven projects selected to collectively receive $3.5

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Solar Energy Storage Low Cost Concept 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2016

Wolfspeed, a Cree Company and a supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) power products, has introduced the first fully-qualified commercial power module from its Fayetteville, Arkansas location. This reduction in module inductance enables faster switching speeds, higher frequency operation, and ultra-low losses.

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Power Powered Arkansas Kits 150

EV Driver

OCTOBER 8, 2019

It’s been a while since we last had one of our interviews, so let us introduce you to Kit Lacey. Kit is the founder of eDub Trips, where you can hire a camper van - but not just any camper van, no, these classic VW Campers are 100% electric! Let’s find out a little more about this brilliant company from Kit himself….

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Kits Charlotte Electric Electrical 97

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. The Yaris Hybrid-R is a concept car created as a showcase of possible ideas for the development of hybrid technology for maximum performance and increased driving pleasure, Toyota says. Yaris Hybrid-R concept.

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Hybrid Concept Toyota Motoring 225

Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The company was Romeo Power’s co-founder and former SpaceX Porter Harris and international auto industry veteran Pankaj Dubey which aims to provide electric vehicle and clean energy products to global markets. The swappable battery is designed for light vehicles including two and three-wheeler vehicles. Power Global swappable battery.

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India Global Power Powered 76

Cars That Think

JUNE 30, 2023

As a child, Alberto Moreira discovered his passion for electronics from the kits for exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that his father bought him every month. The kits taught him not only about electronics but also about chemistry and physics. Picard Medal for Radar Technologies and Applications.

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Climate Change Climate Brazil 2003 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Family and the modular electric drive kit (MEB). Last year, the company presented the brand’s first all-electric van with the world premiere of the new e-Crafter. Here, the direct current (DC) stored in the battery is converted into alternating current (AC). A DC/DC converter supplies the on-board electronics with 12 volts.

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Commercial Vehicles Lithium Ion Fuel 329

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Representatives from the wind industry, trucking, power generation and other key users are due to attend, according to the company. liter WorkHorse engine uses a sinusoidal cam rather than a crankshaft to convert the linear motion of the pistons into rotational motion in the drive shaft. The WorkHorse engine. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Kits Convert 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The AVEC axial engine technology in a 60 hp (45 kW) application targeted at UAVs. Under the terms of the agreement, KOEL will make a technology payment of US$250,000 to AVEC, and initially bear 100% of the costs relating to joint development of engines for up to a limit of US$2 million of costs. Source: AVEC. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Sri Lanka Oil Maldives 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., There are a number of companies offering lithium phosphate R&D. Epoch technology is Valence’s energy management platform. The two companies have had a relationship since 2005.

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Li-ion Battery Batteries 2008 150

Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2024

For two days, the show took to Amsterdam to showcase many of the newest innovations and companies pushing the envelope on what micromobility vehicles can offer to urban residents. Veloretti The show’s European setting was a great chance to get introduced to e-bike companies that I don’t normally get to visit.

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Hydrogen Europe San Francisco Los Angeles 40

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

This could eventually have a role comparable to that of the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel and modular gasoline engine kits (MDB and MOB). (“Baukasten” = German for construction kit). The new e-tron quattro marks the company’s combination of all of those elements into a fully-electric quattro drive.

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Audi 2018 Production Concept 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2019

Partners of the P2X Kopernikus project on the premises of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have demonstrated the production of fuel from air-captured CO2 using—for the first time—a container-based test facility integrating all four chemical process steps needed to implement a continuous process.

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CO2 Green Power Powered 290

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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Ford SUV Michigan Tax 186

Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Hero Splendor EV Conversion Kit launched at Rs 35k by GoGoA1. GoGoA1 an OEM/ODM and electric & solar-powered vehicles and its components supplier in India has launched the most affordable Hero Splendor, one of the best selling bikes and most favourite bike in India conversion kit for Rs 35,000. bhp of power and 63 Nm of torque.

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Kits Conversion India DC 72

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The four-wheel power-assisted disc anti-lock brakes are part of the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate.

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