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Electric Car Company and Liberty Electric Cars Intend to Form JV for EV Conversions of Luxury 4x4s

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a vehicle conversion company specializing in electric conversions and manufacturing for the livery and fleet markets, and Liberty Electric Cars , USA LLC ( earlier post ) intend to form a joint venture for the conversion of large luxury 4x4s to all-electric drive, as well as the manufacture of new EVs. Electric Car Company, Inc.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Vehicle/Engine Age. Applicability.

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KIT/IIT team demonstrates suitability of high-entropy oxides (HEO) as conversion materials for reversible energy storage

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Recently, a new class of oxide systems, also known as high entropy oxides (HEO), was formulated and reported with first demonstrations for transition-metal-based HEO (TM-HEO), rare-earth-based HEO (RE-HEO) and mixed HEO (TM-RE-HEO). Bottom: Schematics of the proposed de-/lithiation mechanism during the conversion reaction of TM-HEO.

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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It is the intention of NLE to purchase a variety of all-electric SUVs from AMP for utilization within fleet operations as well as for re-sale within the its market region. AMP is in discussions with several potential OEM partners to supply the underlying SUVs for AMP’s electric conversions. Earlier post.).

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Ricardo develops Ranger HEX 6x6 conversion with hybrid electric drivetrain

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Ricardo has developed the Ranger HEX, a 6x6 vehicle conversion designed to offer a significant improvement in payload of up to 3,800 kg over the harshest of terrains. This new conversion benefits from Ricardo’s expertise and experience in creating high quality, cost effective special vehicles for defence, security and utility applications.

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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

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Since unveiling Jaguar, Bentley and Rolls-Royce electrified classics, Lunaz has been consistently asked by its global customer base to apply its re-engineering and restoration approach to these cars. The restoration and conversion process represents re-engineering from the ground up. It starts with an exhaustive inspection.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability.

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