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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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By comparison, an asynchronous motor’s rotor rotates slower than a synchronous speed. The body and roof of the e-tron GT are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the car uses the same multi-material construction philosophy as other Audi vehicles like the A8.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks. The Prius analogy.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

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EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. By comparison, today’s typical automobile weighs more than 1,500 kilograms and is three times as long. Earlier post.). meters in length.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. That means finding economically viable solutions that our customers can afford. This lower drag coefficient results in a significant fuel consumption reduction at higher speeds. At a stable speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), for example, it accounts for a fuel consumption saving of 1.2

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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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It was therefore important to us to build the most fuel-efficient Golf ever, which at the same time had to remain affordable. By way of comparison: the 18 PS weaker corresponding engine in the already fuel-efficient previous model (90 kW / 122 PS) consumed 6.2 And we’ve succeeded in doing that. Average fuel consumption is 4.8

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