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APRIL 6, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In the next step, the facility in Moses Lake will convert the polyacrylic fibers into the actual carbon fibers.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Building 220

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JULY 12, 2015

To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns. Ford, however, wanted more of a mass-production solution.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Shelby Ford 150

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JULY 8, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers—a joint venture of the BMW Group and SGL Group ( earlier post )— broke ground on the new greenfield carbon fiber manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. During the initial phase of development, BMW Group and SGL Group will invest US$100 million. Earlier post.)

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Carbon Fiber Washington Carbon BMW 186

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JUNE 25, 2012

and BMW will expand their partnership, one aspect of which will be Toyota providing hybrid systems and fuel cell technology to BMW. The Nikkei reported that Toyota President Akio Toyoda and BMW Chief Executive Officer Norbert Reithofer will make an announcement this week. The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 186

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The new Qualcomm Safety Car BMW i8 Coupé made its debut on Thursday in Santiago, Chile. BMW i has been “Official Vehicle Partner” since the first Formula E season and is now on track with the next generation of the Qualcomm Safety Car BMW i8 Coupé, featuring a range of technical advances.

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Chile BMW Charging Carbon Fiber 186

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JUNE 24, 2011

BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. BMW M3 CRT.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Production 199

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JUNE 9, 2016

BMW of North America won its bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 battery-electric BMW i3 vehicles for use in the department’s transportation fleet. The announcement comes after a field trial during which a BMW i3 was evaluated alongside other EVs on the streets of Los Angeles as part of the LAPD’s every day fleet.

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BMW Los Angeles Supplies Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Reports

JUNE 30, 2012

On Thursday, we brought you news that BMW was planning to ditch its partnership with GM to develop fuel cell vehicles, for Japanese rival Toyota. That news has now been confirmed, with a joint press conference on Friday heralding the start of BMW and Toyota's partnership.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Toyota Fuel 115

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AUGUST 23, 2023

The 2023 BMW X7 M60i xDrive you see before you is one of those which, by function of cost and size, must only fit a relatively few - but who is that driver?& It’s damned near impossible for anyone not on a Bavarian payroll to honestly say that a current BMW has been styled with the beauty and restraint the company was once known for.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Indiana Conversion 91

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JUNE 21, 2016

A coalition led by Johnson Matthey is working to develop the next-generation of automotive fuel cell technology in the three-year, €7-million (US$7.9-million) Consortium members include fuel cell component suppliers, academic institutions and the BMW Group. DANA Holding Corp.

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BMW Fuel Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 150

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Oliver Zipse, the chairman of BMW AG, seems to acknowledge that electric vehicles are inevitable. Despite the niche nature of hydrogen vehicles today and the difficulties associated with the buildout of a hydrogen infrastructure, BMW has been one of the automakers that have opted to experiment with the technology.

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BMW Hydrogen Electric Cars Carbon Fiber 61

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2011

Carbon fiber is seen by many in the auto industry as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and thus improving fuel economy and emissions levels, but the relative expense of the material means that it’s still reserved for only a handful of high-end production cars.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Japan Fuel Economy 73

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Carbon fiber is seen by many in the auto industry as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and thus improving fuel economy and emissions levels, but the relative expense of the material means that it’s still reserved for only a handful of high-end production cars.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Fuel Economy Auto Industry 73

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Carbon specialist SGL Group is a development partner in the European joint development project INSPIRE (Integration of Novel Stack Components for Performance, Improved DuRability and LowEr Cost), which has been funded with a €7-million (US$7.4-million) Earlier post.). —Park et al.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. 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. Optimized BMW eDrive technology.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Prototype BMW i8 at the track. BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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JUNE 10, 2015

BMW has introduced the new generation (6 th ) of its top-end 7 Series, featuring technology innovations in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, and intelligent connectivity. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version. BMW EfficientLightweight. :

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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APRIL 12, 2013

Alset’s dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system. A prototype, twin-turbo, Aston Martin Rapide S at the 41 st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring (19-20 May 2013) will debut Alset Global’s dual fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system, which enables the turbocharged 6.0-liter Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 Click to enlarge.

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Aston Martin Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel 230

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JANUARY 31, 2017

Working with a number of partners including BMW Group and Ricardo, the project intends to develop new combustion technology that will deliver a higher output per capacity than currently possible. The new Super Series is created around an ultra-lightweight, carbon fiber central structure.

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Parts Carbon Fiber BMW Engine 150

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. The near-term elements of GM’s fuel economy efforts he adduced are: Reduction in vehicle weight by up to 15%.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 9, 2010

Lightweight materials such as carbon fiber are seen by many in the auto industry as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and thus improving fuel economy and emissions levels, but the relative expense of the materials often mean that they are still reserved for only a handful of high-end production cars.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy Auto Industry 77

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MAY 12, 2015

Although the SAE World Congress has been running panel sessions on fuel cell vehicle commercialization since 2005, this year was the first in which three participating automakers—Toyota, Hyundai and Honda—had fuel cell vehicles that customers can buy now or within a year. Earlier post.)

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Congress Commercial Fuel Hydrogen 150

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APRIL 19, 2016

At the 2015 CES, Toyota announced royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel-cell-related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.) The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al. FC Boost Converter.

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Toyota Design Fuel 2016 150

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby. News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed. Road Test: BMW Takes the Middle Road. Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e PHEV.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

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JULY 4, 2023

while keeping fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions down. The C63 AMG offers Mercedes Benz carbon fiber inserts, genuine sport seats, multifunctional steering wheels, illuminated door sills, not to mention fascinating AMG rims, which have become a staple offering in this class of cars. second 0-62 mph!)

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AUGUST 18, 2023

And the interior remains unapologetically BMW, for better or worse. My test car came with options like a driver-assist package (cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors), a premium paint job, carpeted floor mats, and carbon-fiber mirror caps. Plan accordingly to avoid spills.

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Toyota Carbon Fiber Nissan Cheap 85

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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 The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles).

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. The EPA rates fuel economy to be 13 city/20 highway/16 combined while running on 91 octane. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

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JULY 10, 2012

the development of carbon-fiber-reinforced FDM feedstock materials to produce strong, lightweight components. BMW, for example, uses FDM at its plant in Regensburg, Germany, not only for vehicle design prototyping, but some direct digital manufacturing of hand-tools for automobile assembly and testing. manufacturing.

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Manufacturer Production Carbon Fiber Parts 275

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) Road Test: 2022 BMW i4 M50.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

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JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g., Earlier post.)

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BMW New York London Production 247

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. The Comfort drive mode is best when already up to speed on the highway, as launching from stops produces turbo lag with the automatic getting to the higher gears quickly to maximize fuel economy. Sport mode raised the excitement.

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