Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2023

Powered by General Motors’ (GM) Ultium Platform, the AWD Zevo 600 is designed for last-mile deliveries, with an estimated range of up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) on a full charge. GM invested nearly CAN$1 billion to convert CAMI into Canada’s first large-scale EV factory. Earlier post.)

Canada 369

Canada All-Electric Electric Vehicles Vehicles 369

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 28, 2022

Land Rover sees an official EPA range of close to 50 miles for its Range Rover plug-in hybrid. And Mini is officially converting its classic minicars. Electric vehicle newbies are charmed with EVs but not so tied to a brand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

Land Rover 146

Land Rover Plug-in Plug Range 146

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2023

We are hugely excited to begin the conversion of these eight buses and see them on the roads of the local area. Each conversion costs less than half of a new electric bus, and with most buses in service for 14 years or more, operators can make significant savings by repowering a bus halfway through its operational life.

Transportation 195

Transportation Conversion Volvo Fleet 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

AVTA is closing in on a landmark of its own: 1 million miles of zero-emission bus operations. In 2016, the AVTA board set a goal of becoming the nation’s first all-electric fleet and vowed to convert all of its aging diesel buses. AVTA will achieve that conversion milestone later this year. AVTA was one of BYD’s first customers.

BYD 320

BYD Miles Emissions North America 320

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2023

This allows for full operation in Zero Emission Zones and bus depots, with geofencing capability up to 10 miles of electric range. Vanner began serial production in 2023 of its new 600 ampere Liquid-Cooled DC to DC Converter, incorporating silicon-carbide solid-state devices (SiC).

Hybrid 195

Hybrid Production Convert DC 195

Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric: Icons” conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.

Land Rover 52

Land Rover Conversion Motoring Motors 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2013

Venchurs Vehicle Systems, a Qualified Vehicle Modifier of CNG conversions for Ford Motor Company, will offer 6.2L F-250 and F-350 CNG conversions (bi-fuel and dedicated) with a 23.5GGE system utilizing the new 3M tank, all priced at $8,350. We have been working with companies like 3M to reduce the overall cost of conversion.

Conversion 287

Conversion Price Louisville Ford 287

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

VWCV partner eClassics is planning to offer T1 conversions and T1 complete vehicles in the style of the new e-BULLI. As the basis for the future e-BULLI the team chose a T1 Samba Bus produced in Hannover in 1966, which prior to its conversion spent half a century on the roads of California.

Commercial 467

Commercial Vehicles Conversion Lithium Ion 467

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. The converted pickup has a towing capacity of 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg). . John Thomas.

F-150 240

F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2011

compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. Altech-Eco’s CNG E-Series conversion system converts the E-150, E-250 & E-350 vans; the system is complete and includes manufacturer-rated CNG cylinders with fuel storage capacity starting at of 21.2 The dedicated system runs entirely on natural gas.

Conversion 247

Conversion EPA Ford 2011 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

EcoDual, LLC, a provider of diesel-to-natural-gas dual-fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel powered trucks has partnered with Vision Financial Group (VFG) to provide lease-to-own financing options for fleet owners seeking to convert to natural gas operation.

Financing 225

Financing Conversion Gas Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

AC Propulsion will launch the conversion program by developing the electric propulsion system and conversion process for the full-size vans that are used by service fleets nationwide. The converted vans will run on electricity only and will charge directly from the power grid. Earlier post.).

Conversion 247

Conversion Grant Los Angeles Delaware 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

A new ceramic hollow fiber substrate for catalytic converters designed by Dr. Benjamin Kingsbury and colleagues at Imperial College London could cut the size and precious metal loading of the devices in automobiles while reducing fuel consumption and and manufacturing costs. Kingsbury has founded MicroTech Ceramics Ltd. WO 2013175239 A2.

Convert 246

Convert Manufacturer Fuel Exhaust 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its new dedicated and bi-fuel 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems. Altech-Eco provides a lifetime warranty on all conversion system emissions components.

Conversion 230

Conversion 2010 EPA Gasoline 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This innovation gives our professional customers the choice to convert their current vans to electric, extend their vehicle’s life and meet legislative and mobility requirements. In a market boosted by last-mile demand, city access restrictions will soon require recent LCV owners to look for a solution to convert to zero emissions.

Light 259

Light Commercial Vehicles Cleaner 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

has launched a new line of hybrid vehicles—converted plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford F-150 pickup, the highest volume selling vehicle in the US. The conversions are based on the F-150 4 X 4 Extended Cab with 145” W.B. 290–420 VDC DC/DC converter. 290–420 VDC DC/DC converter. air-cooled 22.6

F-150 231

F-150 Plug-in Convert Plug 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle. EV range (miles).

Bright Automotive 210

Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. The result is a full OEM-performance electric vehicle that utilizes RNG for range extension and reduces emissions by up to 99% in certain duty cycles.

PHEV 170

PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2023

ZeroAvia analysis suggests it could support up to 60 passengers with a range of up to 560 nautical miles, covering in excess of 80% of current flights. ​ There are more than 1,400 CRJ Series aircraft that could potentially be converted to fly with the ZA2000 engine.

Hydrogen 356

Hydrogen Electric Electrical Fuel 356

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. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

Convert 199

Convert Hybrid Power Powered 199

Electric Vehicless

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Good, you are searching to convert your bike into an electric bike & also searching for a cheap electric bike conversion kit with battery. Before selecting any cheap electric bike conversion kit with battery you must have gone through a small electric bike conversion kit selection guide. ″ 700C Rear Wheel Ebike.

Kits 52

Kits Cheap Conversion Batteries 52

EVolution

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We’ll be there in force talking to people about electric cars and charging and how EV’s are for motoring enthusiasts too, we’ll even have our own converted electric , Range Rover Classic on display”. BESPOKE EV CONVERSIONS RIGHT HERE IN GEELONG. Ev Conversions - Find out more. Do you have a vehicle unlike any other?

Motoring 98

Motoring Motors Motor Conversion 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. 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. The car is no longer limited to 34 miles per hour, all-electric. Andrew Ewert.

NiMH 207

NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

AMP will use the Remy HVH250 electric motors in their custom electric vehicle conversions. The first two vehicles available for AMP conversions are the GM Saturn Sky and the GM Pontiac Solstice. The end product is an all-electric vehicle with a range of up to 150 miles per charge. Thermal Advantage of Bar Wound (e.g.,

Conversion 218

Conversion Motoring Motors Motor 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2015

Symbio FCell has delivered the first five Renault Kangoo ZE Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) powered by its hydrogen Fuel Cell Range-Extender, as part of a full fleet project led by the Conseil Général de la Manche which will ultimately deploy 40 vehicles. These solutions can be integrated in a range of applications. Earlier post.)

Range 150

Range Fuel Hydrogen France 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe) has successfully installed its range-extended electirc powertrain system in a second line of vehicles: the Ford Econoline E350 platform. ALTe has already successfully implemented conversions in Ford F150 trucks, which have been driven by dozens of potential fleet customers.

Range 210

Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2021

Regenerative braking can significantly boost the range of any electric vehicle. Should the electric drive motor act as a generator, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, or should it run without generating electrical energy, so that the vehicle’s momentum is used for coasting? 4 electric SUV. In the case of the new ID.4

SUV 259

SUV All-Electric Energy EPA 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2013

A recent study found that an aluminum electric vehicle can cost up to €635 (US$829) less than that its steel counterpart despite the higher cost of aluminum, given equivalent range targets. The next step was the conversion of that EV to a full aluminium space frame electric vehicle.

Electric Vehicles 311

Electric Vehicles Range Vehicles Electric 311

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

Kits 150

Kits Prius Conversion Canada 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Over time, we can conserve by reducing the miles we drive. That means we’ll be powering some miles with increasingly renewable electricity that isn't made from imported oil. We’re happy we’re well on our way with plug-in cars.

Oil 252

Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands 252

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Travelling 736km (457 miles) on a single charge is something that sounds far out of the range of even a Tesla Model S - but that''s exactly what one firm has achieved with its converted-to-electric-power Mazda 5. Developed by the Institute Metron, a specialist in electric car conversions based in Sl[.].

Miles 72

Miles Electric Cars Mazda Charging 72

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Venice, CA Civics will last, but they do have a finite lifespan Studies show that the typical combustion engine has a lifetime expectation of about 200,000 miles. Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. What’s the most environmentally friendly thing to do with this car?

Engine 76

Engine Buy Convert Parts 76

Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. Recharging takes 2.5

Kits 52

Kits Electric Electrical Conversion 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. The carbon-related costs of converting the land to sugarcane fields were included in the analysis.

Brazil 150

Brazil Emissions Global Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2011

The ALTe system converts conventional light-duty trucks into a range-extended electric vehicle. ALTe, the developer of a range-extended electric powertrain used to repower light commercial vehicles, is collaborating with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to help validate the ALTe powertrain for the fleet industry.

Fleet 218

Fleet Lithium Ion Range F-150 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2020

That is how we are scaling the MEB platform globally and laying the economic foundations for the success of our lineup of long-range electric vehicles. All conversion work will be completed as scheduled this year. 4 is engineered to cover over 500 kilometers (311 miles) based on the European WLTP test cycle.

Production 170

Production SUV All-Electric USA 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is partnering with UK-based powertrain supplier Fellten , a designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting classic cars into electric vehicles. 63 kWh of battery for 200-mile range. Fellten’s Porsche 911 system, for 964 & G-Body.

Porsche 369

Porsche Conversion Motoring Motors 369