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. However, it’s particularly critical to improving the range of plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 20, 2023

While a BEV would have been preferable, GM couldn’t even be bothered to make it a plugin hybrid with real EV range. Here at CleanTechnica, we’re definitely disappointed in the Corvette E-Ray.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Apps could help electric-car drivers see how much they''re saving, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedans are being recalled, and Nissan''s R&D chief says carbon fiber is for making airplanes, but not cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Which 1,000-mile EV is getting carbon-fiber composite bodywork? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 11, 2022. Which automaker balks at the idea of building U.S. EVs because it can’t compete with fast-food wages?

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Carbon Fiber BMW Audi Volvo 140

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Automobili Lamborghini (part of the Volkswagen Group) unveiled its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4, at the 2014 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. Conceived and developed entirely in-house by Lamborghini, Asterion’s hybrid system combines a V10 5.2-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

Suggesting a radical reinterpretation of the INFINITI Q60 coupe, the Project Black S features an aerodynamically-optimized new design with a performance hybrid powertrain developed in close collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. The ERS could contribute to a 25% increase in power for INFINITI’s new 3.0-liter

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Infinity Carbon Fiber Hybrid Concept 170

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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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Lexus Australia revealed the second version of the Lexus LF-LC hybrid concpet, which made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year ( earlier post ), the new LF-LC Blue. The Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive features an Atkinson cycle combustion engine mated to an advanced high-energy battery pack. Lexus LF-LC Blue.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2012

The R18 e-tron quattro hybrids at work. Marking the first victory of a hybrid vehicle at Le Mans, the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ), equipped with Williams Hybrid Power’s (WHP) electromechanical hybrid flywheel system, took the top two spots at the 80 th running of the endurance race over the weeken.

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Audi Hybrid Carbon Fiber Energy 337

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. Rear-axle KERS unit.

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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

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Hybrid modules. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. Volvo Cars is the only car manufacturer participating in the EU-funded project, which started in early 2010. Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. liter, two-cylinder Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, along with improved hybrid system efficiency. Efficient powertrain.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Called the Strati, the electric vehicle will be 3D-printed in one piece using direct digital manufacturing ( DDM )—the first time this method has been used to make a car. The car will be printed using SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON AE003, a compound strong enough for automotive applications. Mechanical components—i.e.,

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 303

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 20, 2014

For a two-seat car priced at more than $100,000, not sold in North America, and with just 250 built, the Volkswagen XL1 gets an extraordinary amount of attention. That''s due to the hugely high fuel-economy ratings for the tiny carbon-fiber vehicle powered by a diesel plug-in hybrid system.

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Plug-in Diesel Carbon Fiber Plug 140

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Major hybrid system elements in the R18 e-tron quattro: front-axle MGU, flywheel accumulator and power electronics. Audi Motorsport unveiled the R18 e-tron quattro: the first LMP1 car to combine a highly-efficient TDI diesel engine with a hybrid system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) In the process, the wheels drive the MGU.

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Audi Energy Storage Hybrid Diesel 304

Green Car Congress

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. Toyota already provides hybrid technologies to Mazda Motor. Cutting a car’s weight leads to improved environmental performance, including better fuel efficiency. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

The high performance hybrid features a new twin-turbocharged 75-degree DOHC V6 engine with an Acura-designed 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system, all integrated with an ultra-rigid and lightweight multi-material body with world’s-first material applications and manufacturing processes.

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Acura Hybrid Ohio Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. Despite its aggressive design, the XL1 can still be considered a practical car. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2016

Daimler will introduce a series-production fuel-cell plug-in hybrid—the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL—in 2017. The B-Class F-CELL and the Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid urban bus have together now clocked up in excess of 12 million kilometers (7.5 Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4 kg of hydrogen.

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Mercedes Plug-in 2017 SUV 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2019

Polestar, the electric performance brand jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding, opened its first production facility. Polestar also announced its World Manufacturing Identifier, which officiates the brand as a standalone car company. Polestar also applies its technology and expertise to electrified Volvo cars.

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Production Volvo Carbon Fiber Electric 207

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1

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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. The automakers' Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) includes plans for joint.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Toyota Fuel 114

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Trofeo – Trofeo means “Trophy” in Italian and is the top of the line trim for many Maserati models Italian Power Power with a mld hybrid Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena with the turbocharged 2.0-liter liter inline 4-cylinder mild hybrid that delivered 325 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Clean 61

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

With more than 1,000 ft-lbs of torque and more than 900 hp instantaneously available, this Mustang amps muscle car performance to a new level and helps gauge the level of interest the next wave of performance customers have in lightning-quick performance that only fully electric powertrains can deliver. Ford is investing more than $11.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Volvo Cars and its owner, China-based Geely Holding, will jointly invest RMB 5 billion (US756 million) to support the initial phase of Polestar’s product, brand and industrial development. This will shorten the time Polestar needs to launch its cars. Earlier post.). It has a pure electric range of 150km (93 miles).

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: We run down what happened on a second Tesla Model S road trip, BMW i3 repairs may not be as pricey as feared, and we tell you all about Honda''s hybrids. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2023

Lamborghini’s HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sports car, codenamed LB744, ( earlier post ) is based on a new aeronautics-inspired chassis, the monofuselage. The LB744 is also the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Concept Polymer 243

Green Car Congress

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 liter V12 engine car to run on pure gasoline or hydrogen or a blend of both.

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Aston Martin Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel 230

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The new Qualcomm Safety Car BMW i8 Coupé made its debut on Thursday in Santiago, Chile. The car will feature from the fourth race in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, which will take place on Saturday. To do so, the Safety Car drives over a special bottom plate, which immediately initializes the wireless charging procedure.

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Chile BMW Charging Carbon Fiber 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. At the upcoming Geneva show, Audi will show a new variant of the prologue—the Audi prologue Avant—featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

The i3 city car and i8 sports car are both clean-sheet designs, developed from the ground up as plug-in vehicles. With carbon-fiber chassis, purpose-designed interiors and unique styling, each will be proof that electric cars need not.

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Plug-in BMW Carbon Fiber Plug 125

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. GWh annually in 2021.

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