Editing Automobile engine replacement (section)

====Automobile manufacturers====
Previously in 2018, [[Chevrolet Performance]] advanced an "electric crate motor" concept with the unveiling of the eCOPO Camaro at that year's [[SEMA (association)|SEMA]] show. The eCOPO Camaro was a [[Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)|2019 COPO Camaro]] which was equipped with a pair of [[BorgWarner]] HVH250-150 motor assemblies instead of the conventional piston engine. The electric traction motor essentially served as a drop-in replacement with the same [[bellhousing]] bolt pattern and crankshaft flange as the [[General Motors LS-based small-block engine|LS engine family]], so the car retained the same transmission, driveshaft, and axles as the conventional COPO Camaro.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2018/oct/sema/1029-e-copo.html |title=eCOPO Camaro race car concept electrifies drag racing |date=October 29, 2018 |publisher=Chevrolet Pressroom |access-date=28 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/chevrolet-ecopo-camaro-concept-is-a-700-hp-electric-drag-racer/ |title=Chevrolet eCOPO Camro Concept is a 700-HP Electric Drag Racer |author=Woodard, Collin |date=October 30, 2018 |work=Motor Trend |access-date=28 September 2022}}</ref> At the 2019 SEMA show, Chevrolet continued to develop the concept, following up with the E-10 Concept, which used the powertrains from two [[Chevrolet Bolt|Bolts]] repackaged into in a restored [[Chevrolet C/K (first generation)|1962 C-10 pickup truck]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29714391/chevy-e-10-pickup-sema/ |title=Chevy's 450-HP E-10 Pickup Concept Seeks to Electrify Gearhead Hearts and Minds |author=Mortimer, Maxwell B. |date=November 6, 2019 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=28 September 2022}}</ref> The following year for SEMA, Chevrolet showcased the "Electric Connect and Cruise" eCrate package in October 2020, which included the main drivetrain components of a single Bolt (motor, battery, controller, and inverter), and was demonstrated as a retrofit to a restored [[Chevrolet K5 Blazer#1973–1991|1977 K5 Blazer]]. The kit was scheduled to go on sale in the second half of 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/37354/the-chevrolet-performance-ecrate-is-here-to-make-electric-drivetrain-swaps-easier-than-ever |title=The Chevrolet Performance eCrate Is Here to Make Electric Drivetrain Swaps Easier Than Ever |author=Schrader, Stef |date=October 29, 2020 |work=The Drive |access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref> The Bolt motor is modified by removing the differential and reduction gear unit, then fitting an adapter plate and crank flange, allowing it to bolt to a conventional transmission. Together with the controller and inverter, the motor occupies approximately the same space as a small-block V8; the {{cvt|900|lb}} battery presents a greater challenge for packaging, which is why the initial development has focused on trucks.<ref name=PR-2021>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.performanceracing.com/magazine/featured/01-01-2021/shocking-rivalry |title=Shocking Rivalry |author=Magda, Mike |date=January 2021 |magazine=Performance Racing |access-date=28 September 2022}}</ref> {{as of|2022|07}}, it was still being explored as a "future business opportunity", according to Chevrolet Vice President Scott Bell.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/07/20/gm-ev-kit-chevy-electric/10089296002/ |title=Chevrolet to offer kit to convert gasoline classic cars into EVs |author=LaReau, Jamie L. |date=July 20, 2022 |work=Detroit Free Press |access-date=28 September 2022}}</ref>

[[File:Ford F-100 Eluminator Concept Truck.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ford F-series#Eluminator|1978 F-100 Eluminator]] "electromod" truck, displayed at the [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]] (Feb 2022)]]
In November 2021, [[Ford Performance]] released the "Eluminator" {{cvt|281|hp|kW|0|order=flip}} crate EV motor, which was the same traction motor used in the [[Ford Mustang Mach-E]] GT Performance Edition and used to power the [[Ford F-series#Eluminator|1978 F-100 Eluminator]] restomod pickup truck.<ref name=EluminatorPR>{{cite press release |url=https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2021/11/02/all-electric-f-100-eluminator-concept.html |title=The future of custom vehicles: Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator Concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy |date=November 2, 2021 |publisher=Ford Motor Company |location=Las Vegas, Nevada |access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref> As of 3 November 2021, it was available for pre-order but not yet shipping.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eluminator Mach E Electric Motor ~ M9000MACHE |url=https://accessories.ford.com/products/eluminator-mach-e-electric-motor |website=Ford Store |location=US |access-date=2021-11-03}}</ref>