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Spinoff story
Retrofits Convert Gas Vehicles into Hybrids
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Working with Glenn Research Center through the NASA Illinois Commercialization Center, NetGain Technologies LLC of Lockport, Illinois, developed a retrofit system for converting gas-powered vehicles to gas-electric hybrids. The partnership also resulted in a line of electric motors for vehicles marketed by NetGain Motors Inc., the production of which supports over 100 jobs at the company_s manufacturing facility.