Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Nissan reports developing a new process that speeds up the development of car parts made from carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). Lightweight yet extremely strong, the material can be used to make cars that are safer and more fuel efficient. Resin is then injected into the fiber and left to harden.

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Carbon Fiber Nissan Carbon Parts 291

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

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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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Germany 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

Ford Motor Company is partnering with Dow Automotive Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, to research the use of advanced carbon fiber composites in high-volume vehicles. Carbon fiber composites have been used in aerospace and racing cars for decades due to their unique combination of high strength and low mass.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Ford Vehicles 247

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This car has mostly been garaged and the seller says it has been well maintained with very few problems. With the aftermarket Lorinser upgrades, which include a bodykit, exhaust, and engine upgrades, the car makes 605 horsepower. There's also custom audio, Zenetti wheels, and a carbon-fiber silver wood kit.

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2003 Mercedes Carbon Fiber Kits 95

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This Arizona-based car has a five-speed manual transmission and some modifications. Those include JDM tailights, clear headlights, carbon-fiber cubby trim, WRX seats, aftermarket CD player with Bluetooth, full-size spare, sport muffler, and leather shift knob and boot. The ask here is $4,000.

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Carbon Fiber Arizona Cars Exhaust 94

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2010

has developed a new automotive carbon fiber material that is as easy to process as metal. The developers reckon that it can be made into a wide variety of components, including bodies and engine parts. to develop technology for mass-producing parts made from the material, which could make cars lighter. Nissan Motor Co.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Mitsubishi Honda 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

To conclude the celebrations for the 60 th anniversary of Renault 4, the car maker teamed up with motion design hub TheArsenale to create a futuristic showcar, reinterpreting this iconic model. More than 8 million units of the small economy car were sold in more than 100 countries between 1961 and 1994.

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Carbon Fiber France Electric Electrical 418

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The mods include a blacked-out hood, Hennessy heads, boosted cam, ported air-intake manifold (90mm), carbon fiber intake, long-tube headers with high-flow cats, Magnaflow exhaust with glass-pack mufflers, coilover suspension, Stoptech steel brake lines, and 22-inch Hellcat replica wheels. The seller is asking for $24,000.

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2007 Jeep Carbon Fiber Exhaust 78

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. In qualifying mode, the all-wheel-drive car has a peak system output of more than 800 kW (1,088 PS).

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Porsche Concept Cars Electric 417

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2014

Mercedes-Benz received two MATERIALICA Design and Technology Awards at the MATERIALICA 2014 trade fair for materials applications, surface technology and product engineering in Munich. The first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Diesel Cars 262

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

Renault unveiled its new Scénic Vision concept-car at the ChangeNOW summit in Paris. Its hybrid electric and hydrogen powertrain aims to reduce downtime related to energy recharging while reducing the carbon footprint, including the battery. The engine is at the rear, so there is enough space for the 2.5

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid 482

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

BASF is launching an engineering plastic that is particularly suited for automotive parts that come into contact with hot oil. The injection-molding grade with a 10% carbon fiber reinforcement can be used within a wide temperature range between -30 and +180°C. The new grade is now globally available.

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Oil Parts Engine Carbon Fiber 186

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder was purchased by our seller in 2010, and it received the 2z engine and a six-speed transmission in a swap in 2014. The front end has been repainted because of rock chips, and this 109,000-mile car has been garaged and not driven in the snow. Click here to check it out.

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2003 Toyota Carbon Fiber Cars 59

Electrek

JANUARY 21, 2022

The guys at UK-based Old School Engineering have been working on their touring car-inspired, carbon fiber, widebody Honda e hot hatch for months. Meet the Red Bull Racing Honda e – will this be the car that sets off a second wave of tuner Hondas?

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Kits Honda Carbon Fiber Cars 88

Green Car Congress

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. kilograms per horsepower (7.7 BMW M3 CRT.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Production 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Unveiled in March 2017 as the AM-RB (Aston Martin - Red Bull Racing) hypercar, and subsequently named Valkyrie, the mid-engined hypercar features a new, high-revving naturally aspirated V12 engine. All cars are sold. Road and track-only versions will be available. Only 25 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pros will be built.

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Aston Martin Carbon Fiber Netherlands Legal 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2022

Viritech, an engineering company developing hydrogen powertrain solutions, is partnering with Pininfarina on Apricale hydrogen hypercar. As the tanks have to withstand extremely high pressure (up to 700 bar or 700 times atmospheric pressure), they are very heavy, even when constructed with carbon fiber.

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Pininfarina Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Mariner 344

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The answer to the second question is yes, indeed, it can be used as an egg-and-butter-getter and even for commuting, assuming someone that owns a $233,778 car has a real job. So, no antiquing with this car that McLaren says “combines astonishing performance and driving dynamics with everyday usability and refinement.”

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 91

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2013

Volvo Car’s flywheel KERS system. If the energy in the flywheel is combined with the combustion engine’s full capacity, it will give the car an extra 80 horsepower. The experimental car, a Volvo S60, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 The flywheel’s stored energy is sufficient to power the car for short periods.

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Volvo Carbon Fiber Fuel Cars 354

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2014

Volvo Car Group and engineering company Flybrid Automotive, part of the Torotrak Group, have been conducting UK tests of lightweight Flybrid flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology. The test car applies flywheel technology to the rear axle, while the combustion engine drives the front wheels.

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Volvo Carbon Fiber Fuel Vehicles 299

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

We are taking the time to create a safe, light-weight commercial eVTOL that provides our future passengers with the security and comfort they find in their own cars. The team of engineers and designers utilized the automotive industry’s reductive design approach to create the light-weight interior cabin, which is made of forged carbon fiber.

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Hyundai Concept International Motor 221

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected for funding seven new projects to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for the next generation of cars and trucks. Advanced materials are essential for boosting the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon United States Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2018

In a paper in the journal Small , the team reports that the metal/metal oxide@N-doped graphitic carbon fibers—especially Co 3 O 4 —exhibit comparable ORR catalytic activity but superior stability and methanol tolerance versus the industry-standard platinum in alkaline solutions. —Tang et al. Tang et al. Resources.

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Carbon Fiber Fuel Polymer Carbon 244

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Automobili Lamborghini, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its new design concept for a future Lamborghini electric super sports car: the “Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio”, developed in collaboration with two MIT laboratories. Now we are presenting an exciting and progressive concept car. Propulsion system.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Design Concept 150

Teslarati

JANUARY 20, 2022

In a way, having Koenigsegg produce aftermarket parts for Tesla’s vehicles more than validates the electric car maker and its creations. So far, the line includes carbon fiber spoilers for the Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y.

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Parts Carbon Fiber Tesla Carbon 145

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2016

The BMW i3 electric car may be the most ambitious small car of recent years, bristling with new technology and innovation. Its carbon-fiber reinforced plastic body shell rides on an aluminum platform, and its all-electric powertrain may include an optional small engine.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Engine Range 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

TFSI engine produces 96 kW (131 PS) and generates 200 N·m (147.5 The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 27, 2023

Shelby has introduced a Mach-E GT, a rig that adds carbon fiber body panels and a performance suspension – while leaving the powertrain untouched. Sure, one could argue that Europe is where Shelby's performance was technically gestated when ol’ Carroll plunked a V8 engine in an AC Ace to make the Cobra. We shall see.&

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Shelby Water Carbon Fiber Europe 90

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

liter naturally aspirated engine with three electric motors for total power of 669 kW/910 hp, enough for acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.0 Asterion is based on a monocoque made entirely of carbon fiber. liter FSI engine is located longitudinally as a mid-engine, as in Lamborghini super sports cars.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR with new natural-fiber composite body kit: Racing cars with body parts made of renewable raw materials. These materials replace the metal and plastic injection moulded components of the production sports car. Fitted with a natural-fiber composite material body kit and powered by a 3.8-liter

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Kits Porsche Carbon Fiber Renewable 207

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2013

If you're a fan of electric cars, there's a fair chance BMW's i3 urban electric car is one of the vehicles you're most looking forward to in 2013. When it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013, it's set to be one of the most advanced vehicles on the road--not least for its lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced plastic chassis.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Electric Cars Motorcycles 142

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

liter V6 twin-turbo engine; the result is instant, significant, lag-free acceleration. Inspired by the dual-hybrid system proven in Formula One, the technology does not yet exist in a current road car. liter twin-turbo V6 engine, and VC-Turbo, the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine.

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Infinity Carbon Fiber Hybrid Concept 170

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 15, 2023

It might be easy to poke a bit of fun at cars that use a pot of paint and trim variations to mark a company anniversary but there’s no arguing that, when done right, people tend to line up for the chance to buy one. Or are we getting past that dark era in car sales where even seemingly normal machinery had exorbitant markups?

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Carbon Fiber Global Carbon Price 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

As my father would say: “That’s a proper car.” liter V8 engine good for 471 horsepower. Lexus says the Inspiration Series sets itself apart with those front bumper canards and a carbon fiber fixed rear wing spoiler that’s exclusive to hardtop variants. And he’s right. Acceleration to 60 mph from rest takes a reported 4.4

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Lexus Carbon Fiber North America Convert 52

Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2023

The new car sticks with a proven formula that involves a high-performance inline-6, rear-wheel drive, and the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. You’ll find these stories and more in today’s car news, right here at Motor Authority. BMW’s M2 has been redesigned for the 2023 model year.

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Audi BMW Carbon Fiber Escalade 52

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Though electric vehicles can be brutally quick and offer staggering performance, there’s nothing like the sound of a howling exhaust and a rowdy gas engine. The 2023 Quadrifoglio Carbon Edition models get carbon exterior accents, including the grille and mirror caps. Image: Alfa Romeo] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Carbon Carbon Fiber North America MPH 82