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FPT Industrial launches e-Powertrain organization; showcases e-powertrains at IAA CV, including H2 fuel cell concept

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On display at the event are its electric powertrain solutions, including a new hydrogen fuel cell concept powertrain developed by FPT for IVECO. The core of the new FPT Industrial electromobility offering is the E-Powertrain Concept with new E-Axle. TheF1C NG is fitted to the International Van of the Year 2018 winner.

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Team led by Local Motors 3D-printing a car during 6-day IMTS

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A team led by Local Motors is 3D-printing a full vehicle body over 44 hours during the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 and will follow it up with a first drive set to take place the morning of Saturday, 13 September. SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON carbon fiber-reinforced compound. The Strati is being 3D-printed at IMTS.

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ArcelorMittal introduces new set of S-in motion solutions for BEVs

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For example, the S-in motion Battery Pack concept includes design options with a tray, without a tray, and different material strategies are considered. While lightweighting has been a major consideration for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, it is only now emerging as a consideration for BEVs.

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Local Motors 3D printing a Strati at NAIAS; announces two micro-factories to open

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Local Motors is 3D printing and assembling a Strati—the first 3D-printed car—live from the show floor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Made from a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic material by SABIC, the current model of the Strati takes approximately 44 hours to print 212 layers.

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BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

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At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. Also at the event, Mitchell L. i3 Concept. i8 Concept Roadster. i8 Concept Roadster. Earlier post , earlier post.).

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. Powertrain and driving experience.

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Quimera, IMSA and ALMS aim to launch international Electric Vehicle motorsport series in 2013

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Strategic sustainability project specialists Quimera, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) are collaborating to develop an international Electric Vehicle motorsport series. Powertrain up to 350 kW with carbon fiber chassis. Click to enlarge.