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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2022

With Sport Mode engaged to unleash 610 bhp and Launch Control activated to release all 811 lb-ft of instantaneous torque, the BMW iX M60 will hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 Range is (preliminary EPA estimate) about 280 miles. The iX M60 also features a high-voltage battery pack with 111.5 kWh per 100 km (WLTP).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

Aerodynamic efficiency plays a key role in achieving world-beating range and performance, and is particularly valuable to an EV in that it provides “smart range” independent of battery pack size. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

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Industrial Industry Carbon Fiber EV1 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. starting in May 2018.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Audi is presenting the second generation of its high-performance R8 sports car at the upcoming Geneva show, featuring new V10 engines, newly developed quattro drive, and a new multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF) combining aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). The new liquid-cooled battery pack comprises 52 modules.

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Audi Li-ion MPH Range 150

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MARCH 20, 2011

The Wind Explorer pilot vehicle is a two-seated electromobile that weighs just 200 kg (441 lbs) and with a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) per battery charge. The bodywork consists mainly of a carbon fiber composite with ROHACELL structural foam from Evonik Industries. Click to enlarge.

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Wind Australia Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The vehicle is envisioned with 15 kW output and a maximum empty weight of 400 kg (882 lbs) without the battery pack. The passenger compartment will be made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The Visio.M

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Light Carbon Fiber Germany Carbon 246

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. 310 km (193 miles) over a combined cycle (NEDC standard).

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2013 Production MPH Motor 342

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As the sales page explains, “The body and hull are molded from carbon fiber. All of the videos show the Arosa EV operating quite slowly, though the company claims a 20 mph (32 km/h) cruising speed and an “aerodynamic speed limit” of 50 mph (80 km/h), should you ever reach it. m) vessel along on its hovering journey.

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Mariner Carbon Fiber Maryland MPH 52

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

s and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), or up to 125 km/h (78 mph) under pure electric power. All-electric range is 50 km (31 miles). Asterion is based on a monocoque made entirely of carbon fiber. This allows for better balance of the car and also protects the battery area in case of lateral crash impact.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2012

Because the electric hub motor only assists the rider’s pedaling up to 25 km/h (16 mph), the BMW i Pedelec Concept does not need to be insured or registered, no licence is required to use it, and the rider does not have to wear a helmet. It takes just four hours—or 1.5

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BMW Concept Carbon Fiber MPH 240

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1 With 400 volts of three-phase alternating current, the battery takes about one hour to charge up at an electrical outlet. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 kWh of energy. The axle load distribution is 50:50.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2023

With a projected 0-60 mph time of approximately two seconds and a 170 mph (275 km/h) top speed, Rōnin should be able to match up with or surpass any supercar currently on the market while also delivering tremendous range. Lightweight materials will also feature in the carbon-fiber 23-inch wheels.

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Fisker Carbon Fiber Miles Range 195

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Proterra has completed the structural testing program at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center with its new Catalyst battery-electric bus ( earlier post ), in the process setting records for efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration. The Proterra 40' Catalyst also achieved 0-20 mph acceleration in 6.7 l/100 km) (1.70

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Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC to 100 km/h in 4.9

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. The engine features a very high compression ratio of 13.0:1,

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves.

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APRIL 23, 2012

The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is located in a collision-protected space at the rear of the vehicle. miles) on electric power. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

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MAY 11, 2012

The lithium-ion battery is housed in the frame; it weighs about 5 kg (11.02 As an alternative it can be easily detached from the bike and replaced by a recharged battery. The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). kW, a new world best for e-bikes.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 kWh LFP battery pack from BYD’s FinDreams, the electric sedan has up to 497 miles (800 km) CLTC range. seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag. BYD Yangwang U7 (Source: Yangwang) Powered by a huge 135.5

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Ferrari BYD Land Rover Electric 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The electric motor sources its energy from a lithium-ion battery pack which can be fully charged from a domestic power socket in less than two hours.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. The new BMW i8 Roadster and BMW i8 Coupe can cover up to 18 miles (29 km) (preliminary) in purely electric driving, up from 14 miles (23 miles) for the current i8.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles). seconds, reaches 100 km/h in 4.3

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). It takes approximately seven hours for the battery to be fully charged using a dedicated 220V connection. The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74)

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

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MAY 16, 2013

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. This is especially beneficial to the lithium-ion traction battery, as it provides optimum performance at temperatures between 68 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. 110,000 square feet • 1/8-mile wind tunnel circuit. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph). mph (310 km/h).

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Following the world debut of the first production model, the battery-electric urban-focused BMW i3 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group’s next step will be to address the sports car segment with the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. liters/100 km, which equates to approximately 95 miles per US gallon, with CO 2 emissions of less than 59 grams per kilometer.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2015

At CES Asia 2015 in Shanghai, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving technology study version of its new R8 e-tron battery-electric sports car, introduced earlier this year at the Geneva show. seconds, and a driving range of 450 km (280 miles)—is based on the multi-material Space Frame of the second-generation production R8.

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Audi Asia MPH China 150

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Like its production-bound sibling the e-tron quattro battery-electric vehicle, the h-tron concept is based on Audi’s second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB evo, earlier post ). kWh HEV battery that can provide a temporary boost of 100 kW for combined peak system power of 210 kW. Earlier post.).

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

miles), e.g. in residential areas, the E-motor can power the Up! In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbon fiber. The Volkswagen concept has a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.5 Lite all by itself.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 The 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables a range of approximately 248 kilometers (154 miles) (NECD combined cycle). Battery pack and charging. The battery pack has a total energy capacity of approximately 53 kWh, 42.4 The battery system is water-cooled.

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

grams per mile) for the A4 Sedan 2.0 The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). draws its power from a lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats, which consists of consumer cells and provides a capacity of 13.5 Click to enlarge.

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