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BMW Group / SGL Group JV opens new Moses Lake carbon fiber plant

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SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF)—a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group ( earlier post )—officially opened its new carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. All electricity needed for the production of carbon fibers will come from local hydropower.

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Renault Scénic Vision hydrogen hybrid concept offers 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional BEV

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Its hybrid electric and hydrogen powertrain aims to reduce downtime related to energy recharging while reducing the carbon footprint, including the battery. Renault Scénic Vision is zero emission in production and in use with a 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional battery electric vehicle.

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal unveils eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow

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The design embodies biomimicry philosophy—a butterfly in this case —and the company’s pillars of safety above all, human-centered design and environmental responsibility. Supernal is partnering with Hyundai Motor Group’s top automotive designers to develop our eVTOL vehicle for manufacturability and wide-spread public acceptance.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade Adopts IQ Features, Dumps Diesel Engine

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Cadillac has updated the Escalade for the 2025 model year and the end result is a vehicle that has tilted to embrace the design of its battery electric siblings. Escalade-V shoppers get carbon fiber instead of wood and everyone gets a staggering amount of customizable interior lighting options.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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The VTO FOA is open to any and all ideas which significantly advance the mission of the VTO. The FOA will give equal consideration to all proposals submitted, including submissions that address the following Areas of Interest: Energy Storage R&D. in electric vehicles (PEVs). Advanced Combustion Engine R&D. duty engines.

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DOE to award almost $20M to new research and development projects for advanced vehicle technologies

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million, subject to appropriations, to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials, and advanced combustion engines, as well as innovative technologies for energy efficient mobility. Battery500 Seedling Projects. Models will be validated using actual performance data.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. In addition to the technological equivalents of features found on combustion engines, such as charge air coolers, air filters, control units and sensors, the BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system.

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