Converting a fuel-run car to a fully electric car in 24 hours sounds unbelievable, but that’s what German startup e-Revolt claims it can do.
Normally this conversion process takes weeks, but e-Revolt’s battery design and workflow are revolutionizing this landscape.
With a conversion time of a day, e-Revolt curbs the addition of 30 tonnes of CO2 in the air, provides an electric range of 250 kilometers (155 miles), and 100 percent insurance coverage post upgrade.
“Our technology allows you to upgrade your existing car to your fully digital electric dream car. Your upgraded vehicle will be battery-electric, fully connected, and equipped with state-of-the-art digital interfaces,” wrote Stefan Sellschopp, CEO of e-REVOLT, on the company website.
The company believes in reusing materials in vehicle upgrades and conversions, leading to a more sustainable and resource-efficient approach to transportation.
“The production of new road vehicles not only generates significant greenhouse gas emissions but also depletes a range of valuable resources. From the extraction of rare minerals to the clearing of forests for mining activities, the environmental impact is extensive,” says the company.
The conversion process
The team first conducts an online verification and physical inspection of the vehicle's status to confirm its eligibility for the upgrade. Then there is the meticulous removal of the old engine and redundant components.
These parts are repurposed or responsibly recycled, promoting a circular economy and minimizing waste.
All the necessary components for the conversion process are supplied to the e-REVOLT partner workshop. Thereafter, e-Revolt replaces the combustion engine with a frame designed to use the existing engine points.
“Upgrading the car also means bringing the vehicle to a modern digital state. The new infotainment system gives the passengers full access to EV functions such as remaining range and charging control,” says the company.
Following the conversion process, an independent agency conducts a final quality check to ensure adherence to legal regulations and the highest safety standards.
The converted vehicle, now fully digitized and electric, is ready for its second life after just one day of conversion.
Mobility in a sustainable way
In the quest to curb CO2 emissions, electric vehicles are emerging as pivotal players. But to truly revolutionize the landscape, a robust presence of electric vehicles within the broader vehicle fleet becomes imperative.
The key lies in the transformation of existing vehicle fleets into electric counterparts, unlocking a potent mechanism to fast-track EV adoption and attain elevated penetration levels.
According to the International Energy Agency, over 26 million electric cars will be on the road in 2022, which is a 60 percent upward mobility from 2021 and more than 5 times the stock in 2018.
Originally published on Interesting Engineering : Original article