The comapny is developing what it calls a “parallel hybrid load assist retrofit package,” which it plans to demonstrate on a Ford 350 class 3 truck later this year.
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VIDEO: PBS feature highlights EVTV’s conversion convention
A PBS station in Carbondale, Illinois, recently aired a thirty-minute feature on EVTV and the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention (EVCCON) that two tinkerers sponsored in 2011.
AMP’s EV conversions are eligible for federal tax credit
Cincinnati-based AMP specializes in converting legacy vehicles to electric power.
The eDart: My 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger electric conversion
Who does not want to relive their youth? Theoretically, driving one of the mid-70s muscle cars is a great idea: lots of leg room, big power, and of course nostalgia. In Ontario, Canada, you even have the advantage that such cars are, by necessity, exempt from the emission tests. Of course, that assumes you do… Read more »
ABB’s new OM X-Series EV charging system handles the most demanding megawatt-scale use cases
EV charging behemoth ABB E-mobility offers a range of EVSE systems to address use cases of all shapes and sizes. The company’s latest offering is the OM X-Series, a distributed charging system designed to provide a single coordinated site architecture for the largest and highest-power charging sites. The system can scale from 800 kW to… Read more »
Sodium batteries may be ready for prime time—CATL signs 60 GWh deal
Sodium-ion batteries offer a number of advantages over lithium-ion cells. Sodium is 1,000 times more abundant in the Earth’s crust than lithium, and is far cheaper to obtain. Lithium-ion cells tend to achieve greater energy density, so sodium is considered less appropriate for EVs than for applications in which cost matters more than maximum energy… Read more »
Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications
Sponsored by Kikusui. The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct… Read more »
Redwood Materials introduces open-air grid storage batteries
Lots of things go better in the open air: picnics, concerts, sports. But battery farms? At a pilot program near Reno, battery recycling pioneer Redwood Materials has mounted rows of second-life battery packs in the open air on above-ground cable trays. Spreading packs out in the open air helps avoid the need for active refrigeration,… Read more »
Everrati brings its EV propulsion expertise to next-gen unmanned vehicles
Everrati Automotive is a UK-based conversion shop that repowers classic cars as EVs. Now the company is branching out into next-generation mobility platforms such as unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which also require advanced electric propulsion technologies. “Electric propulsion is no longer just about cars,” said Rhodri Darch, Co-CEO of Everrati…. Read more »
EPC launches 5 kW GaN motor inverter boards for light EVs and robotics
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has introduced two 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter evaluation boards for robotics and light EV applications. The new EPC9186HC2 and EPC9186HC3 platforms are designed for motor drive systems up to 5 kW, and use the company’s 100 V EPC2361 eGaN FETs to target higher switching speed, higher current capability and more… Read more »