Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

In the run-up to the race, the “LeMans vers le futur” demonstration drives took place for the second time since 2010. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The production SUV will go on sale before the end of 2011.

Audi 329

Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Hybrids Plug-ins'

Porsche 259

Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

Emissions 252

Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252