Innovation Segment : Electric Vehicles

Innovation Insights

Retrofit kit to convert diesel buses to electric

Singapore

Finnish electric bus manufacturer Linkker announces the launch of the LinkDrive EVretrofit kit, which enables the conversion of diesel buses to electric in order to allow the faster transition to emission-free public transport.

The main sub-systems of LinkDrive EVconversionkit are traction system, battery system, power distribution unit, vehicle control system, charging connectivity system, and driver’s workplace upgrade.
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Innovation themes: Low electricity rates at charging stations, High Power Charging for Commercial Vehicles, Electrify America, Interoperability of vehicle charging stations for electric trucks.

 

Relevant for

  • Mechanical engineer
  • Automobile engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Power electronics engineer
  • Microelectronics engineer

Innovation sector

  • Electrical engineering
  • Electronics & communications
  • Energy efficiency
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Logistics & transportation

Domain

Renewable Energy

Energy Efficiency

Energy storage

Sustainable transport

Waste management

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry