Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2013

Designed from the ground up to be an electric car, the BMW i3 uses the industry’s first mass produced carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell mounted on an aluminum chassis. DC fast charging, using the SAE DC Combo-Fast Charger, will be available as an option.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Germany 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The aluminum spaceframe construction and the Carbon Cage’s use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the roof and at the sides and rear result in an intelligent material mix that increases rigidity at the same time as minimizing weight. also have a positive impact on efficiency and range.

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Batteries 418

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

The all-electric Lightning product features a liquid-cooled Lithium-ion battery from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier that can be fast-charged in thirty-minutes on DC fast charging, and in six hours with Level 2 charging. Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric has a payload capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.

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Ford Range Fuel Lithium Ion 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. Cooling air for the battery is silently pulled in from the cabin. seconds.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

meter carbon fiber day boat that can cruise at 25 knots, reach a top speed of 40 knots, and fully recharge in under an hour on a DC charger. Source: Maserati Although it was not on display, Maserati also used today’s event to announce another venture in electric mobility.

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Italy Carbon Fiber All-Electric Convert 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At DC fast charging stations, the Mission R can be charged from five to 80% SoC (State of Charge) within approximately 15 minutes. The safety structure made of carbon fiber composite material combines high protection potential for the driver with low weight and a distinctive look. The maximum charging capacity is 350 kW.

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Porsche Concept Cars Electric 417

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Even the rotor uses the renown Koenigsegg Aircore hollow carbon fiber technology (presently used in Koenigsegg’s rims, steering wheel, seats, etc). Weighing only 15 kg with a volume of 10 liters, the ultra-compact inverter kicks out 1300 ARMS AC at 850 V (DC) over 6 phases, with up to 750kW of power.

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Motor Motors Motoring Power 243

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The Bolt EV concept is also designed to support DC fast charging. Lightweight materials, including aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber and even woven mesh, complement the design, while driving down the curb weight to help maximize range. The modes adjust accelerator pedal mapping, vehicle ride height and suspension tuning.

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Chevrolet Concept Miles Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2015

A team led by Dr. Stuart Licht at The George Washington University in Washington, DC has developed a low-cost, high-yield and scalable process for the electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO 2 dissolved in molten carbonates into carbon nanofibers (CNFs.)

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Low Cost Carbon Li-ion Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

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 battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Materials and weight.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

Because of this, the e-tron GT is able to charge the battery to 80% in about 20 minutes at a Level 3 DC fast charger with a maximum output of 350 kW. The body and roof of the e-tron GT are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the car uses the same multi-material construction philosophy as other Audi vehicles like the A8.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Materials Innovation Technologies will develop low cost carbon fiber composite manufacturing technology to address the need for cost-effective, high volume production, lighter-weight components for automobiles and other vehicles by designing, manufacturing and testing several target components. DOE Funding: $3,000,000.

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Fuel Energy Carbon Fiber Polymer 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level. 3-way power DC/DC converter. One of the key features of the h-tron quattro concept is the 3-way power DC/DC converter.

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Made from a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic material by SABIC, the current model of the Strati takes approximately 44 hours to print 212 layers. and one at National Harbor, just outside Washington DC. Local Motors will showcase the proprietary three-phased manufacturing process for 3D-printing cars during NAIAS 2015.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 150

Charged EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

materials like woven carbon fiber composite. One crucial difference in the SRM is that the stator electromagnets are supplied with a trapezoidal, but unipolar (DC), current waveform, rather than a bipolar (AC) one. Both Toyota and Tesla have reportedly started using this type of motor, albeit not exclusively.

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Motor Motors Motoring DC 110

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. The Combo 2 charging interface of the Combined Charging System in the Audi R8 e-tron enables charging with AC or DC electricity. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Develop and demonstrate an off‐board bi‐directional DC charging system for plug‐in electric vehicles and evaluate impact of grid services on PEV batteries. Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. Description.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

The combination of needing high strength in the smallest amount of volume possible while also being non-conductive/non-magnetic means that the rotor frame all but has to be constructed out of composite materials such as glass or carbon fiber and epoxy.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 100

Green Car Congress

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. The Porsche Speed Charging Station (DC) is available as an optional extra. It can fully charge the high-voltage battery of the 918 Spyder in just 25 minutes.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

This project will demonstrate laser-assisted joining of aluminum and carbon fiber components to reduce vehicle weight. This project will develop high performance DC link film capacitors for electric drive vehicle systems. 587,248 (jointly funded). Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Ohio State University. GE Global Research.

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Lithium Ion Transportation Universal Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. AOI 6: High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. Following are the capacitor target specifications: DC Bus Capacitor Targets. Magnesium (AZ or AM series commercial alloy).

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Each module uses a bi-directional DC/DC converter to deliver high energy and high power density, including the transfer of energy between the two types of cell (e.g., This unique production process creates an engineered hinge embedded within a single composite preform of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Engine Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber 191

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Designing the Mach-II to achieve the targeted reduction of 50% from baseline is difficult, and the team has not reached the goal of 761 kg curb weight yet, said Tim Skszek from Vehma during his presentation on the Mach-II project at the DOE Annual Merit Review this week in Washington, DC. The cast aluminum or carbon fiber wheels saved 30%.

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Concept Carbon Fiber Vehicles Ford 284

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If developed, CAMP would greatly reduce the energy intensity of carbon fiber composites manufacturing, drive down the total cost, and reduce structural weight. Ultra Light-weight Bidirectional DC-DC Converters for Electric Aircraft - $1,195,345. UC Berkeley.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Li-ion 284

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions. Film capacitors present an option for use as high voltage bus capacitors.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The papers provide technical details on the high performance fuel-cell (FC) stack; specific insights into FC separator, and stack manifold; the newly developed boost converter; and the new high-pressure hydrogen storage system with innovative carbon fiber windings. For the FCHV-adv, Toyota had used aerospace grade carbon fiber.

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Congress Toyota Fuel Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). After DC/AC conversion by power supply unit.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

With the optional 60 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in approximately 20 minutes. Optional packages such as the AMG Exterior Night Package (I and II) and AMG Carbon Exterior Package offer additional customization options with black chrome or carbon fiber accents.

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Mercedes Power Powered Hybrid 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The battery operates at a different voltage level than the fuel cell; hence, there is a DC converter (DC/AC) between the two components—this tri-port converter is located behind the stack. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The lithium-ion, high-voltage battery and the DC/DC converter supporting and charging the 12 V onboard electrical system are space-savingly accommodated in the vehicle floor behind the front axle. The battery cells, their arrangement and the cell cooling system are the same as used in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 racing car.

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

BYD says it owes its preeminence in the electric-bus market to the fact that its buses’ iron-phosphate batteries can be topped off through the AC or DC plugin ports, via overhead catenaries, and from inductive chargers embedded in road surfaces. Pictured is the factory where electric-vehicle maker BYD, based in Santa Dominguez, Calif.,

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BYD Long Beach Carbon Fiber Plugin 52

Cars That Think

AUGUST 5, 2023

Modern instruments are often flown on de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters, which are two-engine turboprops, or Basler BT-67s, which are modified Douglas DC-3s. Meanwhile, though, the aircraft used to collect the data have changed comparatively little.

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Climate Change Climate Water Carbon Fiber 94

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

It enables electric cars to be charged with direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) using the standard Combo 2 connector. The majority of stations currently available on the market support DC charging with 50 kW. An AC/DC converter inverts the current, which is then fed into the high-voltage electrical system.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The power electronics converts the direct current (DC) stored in the battery to alternating current (AC). The Golf offers the CCS charging system, enabling both AC and DC fast charging. kW charge to 100% SOC will take about 8 hours; a DC fast charge to 80% SOC will take about 30 minutes. per 1,000 (Golf BlueMotion) to 6.5

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Fearless Fund – Washington, DC. The recycled carbon fiber line will be equipped with GPS buoys to track position, while other sensors will be used to estimate harvest readiness in real time.

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Mariner Production Energy Alaska 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Only structures utilizing dissimilar combinations of the following materials are desired: Aluminum (5000, 6000, or 7000 series alloys).

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Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150