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Used Car of the Day: 2005 Lotus Elise

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This 2005 Lotus Elise has just 19K miles on the clock. Modifications include a harness bar and race harnesses, XXR wheels, carbon-fiber wing, carbon-fiber cooling duct with scoop, upgraded cam, custom titanium intake, custom stainless steel exhaust headers, detachable steering wheel, and more. Now you can.

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Swedish researchers explore use of carbon fiber as active electrode in structural battery for electric vehicles

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Woven carbon fiber can act as an electrode for lithium ion batteries. Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. In this €3.4-million million (US$4.7-million)

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Toray to expand carbon fiber supply to Boeing in $8.6B deal

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has agreed in principle to supply carbon fiber TORAYCA prepreg for the production of the new 777X aircraft by The Boeing Company. TORAYCA Prepreg is an intermediate TORAYCA product supplied in sheets consisting of resin-impregnated carbon fiber. Japan-based Toray Industries, Inc.

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ANA Group targets 20% cut in carbon emissions by 2020; Boeing 787 Dreamliner a key element

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ANA Group, Japan’s largest airline group, aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 20% by 2020 compared with 2005 levels. million tons over the 2012-2020 period compared with 5 million tons in 2005. ANA says it was the first airline in the global aviation industry to set itself a target for reducing total CO 2 emissions.

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Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

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This Lightweight Concept vehicle represents its most comprehensive blend of advanced materials yet in one vehicle, including strategic application of aluminum, ultra-high-strength steels, magnesium and carbon fiber. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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DOE selects 3 hydrogen and fuel cell projects for transportation applications for SBIR/STTR awards

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The “H2USA” name was used before by DOE in a program that began in 2005 to develop hydrogen technology learning centers at universities within the State Technologies Advancement Collaborative (STAC) hydrogen project area.). Composite Technology Development, Inc. Composite Technology Development, Inc. Nextgen Aeronautics, Inc.

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BMW boss argues hydrogen will be next big thing after electric cars

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In 2005, 100 “Hydrogen 7” cars powered by the fuel’s V12 engines were produced by BMW. Zipse, for his part, highlighted that the ability to supply fuel cells from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic tanks gives hydrogen a significant advantage over electric power , which requires a vast charging network.

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