Sunday, March 28, 2010

Introducing EV Power Systems


EV Power Systems Schematic





Here is yet another company willing to convert existing vehicles to dramatically improve fuel economy. Of all the free money issued by the US Government these days, wouldn't a subsidy for this type of conversion be appropriate? If we could convert even one third of our existing light duty truck fleet then there would be a savings of hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil daily. Indeed, VW has estimated that if one third of the US fleet was converted to diesel engines, the savings would be 1.4 million barrels per day. There are so many ways we can reduce our consumption of imported oil yet none of the solutions seems to be taking hold. The technology is here, now but the willingness and support is absent.

From EVPowerSystems.com:

EVPS has developed, tested and is taking orders for our commercial retrofit PHEV designed for pick-up trucks and cargo vans. Unlike other companies, EVPS retrofits/converts existing trucks with an affordable, effective, technology neutral plug-in hybrid-electric drive system that does not require changes to the internal-combustion engine, transmission, vehicle support systems or emissions equipment. See more photos of the light-duty hybrid system. Check out the brochure for more information.

  • Retains engine, transmission, emissions equipment
  • Retains factory systems -- HVAC, power equipment, etc.
  • 25-40% improved mpg (est.) in start/stop driving
  • 25+% reduced tailpipe emissions
  • On-board charger -- 120V/240V outlets
  • Vehicle continues to operate if hybrid system inoperable for some reason
  • Hybrid systems transferable to another vehicle
  • One-day installation


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