Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. It’s a modest torque motor designed for folks who actually want to pedal and get a workout.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Cheap MPH 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

US bespoke carbon fiber workshop Vitesse AuDessus has introduced a line of one-piece, full carbon-fiber wheels. Vitesse AuDessus employs this same process for its full range of bespoke carbon fiber exteriors, interiors, components and monocoques.

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Carbon Fiber Aston Martin Carbon Bentley 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

has agreed in principle to supply carbon fiber TORAYCA prepreg for the production of the new 777X aircraft by The Boeing Company. TORAYCA Prepreg is an intermediate TORAYCA product supplied in sheets consisting of resin-impregnated carbon fiber. Japan-based Toray Industries, Inc.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Supplies South Carolina 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2017

Mitsubishi Rayon (MRC) (which is now consolidated into Mitsubishi Chemical , along with Mitsubishi Plastis and the former Mitsubishi Chemical) recently announced that its carbon fiber sheet molding compound (SMC) has been adopted for the rear hatch frame of the new Toyota Prius PHV. Fast speed is not as necessary for initial adoption.

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Carbon Fiber Mitsubishi Prius Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2014

Woven carbon fiber can act as an electrode for lithium ion batteries. Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. In this €3.4-million million (US$4.7-million)

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Li-ion Electric Vehicles 317

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Advantages include greater range per kWh of battery pack installed, better handling, and great potential […]. As most readers know, Tesla plans on introducing structural battery packs at some point in the near future.

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Carbon Fiber Future Batteries Battery 117

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This year, Asahi Kasei will put a special focus on its broad range of materials for lightweight, compact, and safe electric vehicle battery solutions. The company is currently developing a new continuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic, LENCEN, and will present it for the first time at Fakuma.

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Carbon Fiber Economy Batteries Battery 370

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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Carbon Fiber Carbon Ford Vehicles 247

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

JANUARY 3, 2023

The 1969 Bronco was customized from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive , an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions. The vehicle can drive on either motor, or both to offer the choice of power or range in a depending on your driving conditions.

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Los Angeles Energy Carbon Fiber Li-ion 293

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2013

MIT scientists demonstrated two approaches for growing CNTs on carbon fiber without degrading the fiber strength. Researchers at MIT have demonstrated two approaches for producing carbon fibers coated in carbon nanotubes without degrading the underlying fiber’s strength. Credit: ACS, Steiner et al.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon MIT Polymer 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Toray has teamed up with Gordon Murray Design (creator of the T.27 27 city EV, earlier post ) to create the T-Wave AR1, a concept EV two-seater to demonstrate the extreme weight savings possible with Toray’s carbon fiber composites. The T-Wave AR1 has a range of 185 km (115 miles) and a top speed of 147 km/h (91 mph).

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Concept Cars 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2023

The UK-based project will establish if hydrogen fuel cell technology can help to deliver enhanced zero-emission-driving range for E-Transit customers with energy-intensive use cases. A Ford-led consortium is testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on the E-Transit in a small UK-based prototype fleet developed by Ford Pro.

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Hydrogen Ford Fuel Carbon Fiber 434

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The concept was presented at the Nissan Futures event by Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan senior vice president for global design, and Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan global marketing divisional general manager for brand and engagement. Design cues from the all-new Nissan Ariya all-electric SUV can be seen across the Ariya Single Seater Concept.

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Nissan Concept Carbon Fiber Miles 417

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The VEGAN is to be made from lightweight fiberglass and aluminum; maximum range per charge is 120 km. Of that, the battery will deliver 90 to 95 km; with self-charging and solar, the range increases to 120 km +.

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Pakistan Low Cost Solar Charging 418

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class. Structural elements made of high-strength carbon fiber make the ES6 lighter and more solid. PM and IM motors and a 510-km range. The ES6 features a lightweight design and drag coefficient Cd of 0.28

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SUV Miles Range Carbon Fiber 285

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2023

Dymag, a designer and manufacturer of lightweight wheels for the automotive industry, and its strategic partner, composites material specialists Hankuk Carbon, are working with Hyundai on the development of advanced new carbon hybrid wheel technology for the carmaker’s N Performance products.

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Carbon Hyundai Hybrid Carbon Fiber 195

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Supported by a grant from the Niche Vehicle Network, supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the project will adapt the design of the Yamaha Tricity 300 to replace its combustion engine with a fully electric powertrain with fast-charging capability and a targeted 100 mile operating range.

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Motorcycles Fully Electric Concept Electric Motorcycles 397

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

The H2-Tech technology is based on the range extender concept, which makes it possible to carry a battery that is twice as light, for the same range, thus contributing to decarbonization beyond the electrification of the vehicle. Its interior design is a forward-looking study of future Renault interiors.

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid 482

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

The GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser upfit by EarthCruiser features: A carbon fiber EarthCruiser house fully integrated into the chassis of the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup. Intuitive, 7-inch-diagonal touchscreen system control panel designed for ease of use. The range-topping HUMMER EV Pickup Omega Edition starts at $149,995.

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F-150 Hummer GMC Ford 195

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Toledo have entered into a memorandum of understanding for collaborative research into the advanced design and manufacturing of high-strength, intelligent, lightweight materials for use by the automotive sector.

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Universal Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Vehicles 191

Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2024

While the source code did not include details like the new Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph time or its top speed and range, it did confirm a number of key features for the vehicle. Enhanced pedal feel and improved heat management ensure consistent braking at all speeds and across a wider temperature range.

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Carbon Fiber Tesla MPH All-Electric 115

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Hyundai Motor Group has revealed TIGER (Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot), the company’s second Ultimate Mobility Vehicle (UMV) ( earlier post ) and the first designed to be uncrewed. The transforming intelligent ground excursion robot is designed to carry various types of payload while traveling over challenging terrain.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 418

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

Designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial fleets, the W-15 is believed to be the first plug-in, range-extended pickup truck built from the ground up by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. 80-mile all-electric range. Automatic braking.

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Extended Range Range Long Beach Carbon Fiber 150

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Ahead of its official launch, the BYD Yangwang U7 specs were leaked with almost 1,300 horsepower and 500 miles (800 km) CLTC range. The “million-level new energy flagship sedan,” as BYD called it, takes design from the brand’s U9. The new Yangwang U7 is inspired by the U9 with a “family style” design language. A massive 135.5

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Miles Range BYD Carbon Fiber 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2019

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. The battery enclosure is extremely lightweight, stable and safe.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Batteries Battery 207

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. The CarbonPro bed design also enables best-in-class cargo volume, increasing the already class-leading volume of the Sierra’s roll-formed steel bed by 1 cubic foot.

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GM Carbon Fiber Sierra GMC 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Specifically, the funding will go toward reducing the production cost of carbon fiber manufacturing, to help in reducing the weight of vehicles; improved efficiency and lower costs for car batteries; and net-zero energy building technologies. Laboratories selected include: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN) will receive $34.7

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Building Manufacturer 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

has received Letters of Intent from fleets totaling 2,150 of the Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickup trucks. The W-15 has been designed to reflect features and benefits that we believe fleets want today. The 80 mile range is designed to cover the majority of the miles driven in a day by fleets.

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Fleet Range Long Beach Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SABIC has introduced NORYL GTX 9500 resin, a new addition to a range of unfilled NORYL GTX resin grades, which delivers excellent dimensional stability under hot and humid conditions, addressing the challenge for highly demanding automotive applications.

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Carbon Fiber Auto Water Mariner 243

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

The fiber manufacturer will reinforce BASF’s Ultramid PA6 (Polyamide) resins with either glass fiber or with carbon fiber. BASF’s Ultramid products include unique and innovative materials for optimal structural application development.

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Supplies Industrial Industry Carbon Fiber 191

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

However, the transition from ICEs to BEVs changes both the goals and the design considerations around lightweighting, Lux says. Key changes include: Range: BEVs are overwhelmingly more efficient than ICE vehicles due to regenerative braking and more efficient motors. This was then used as the basis of the forecasting of the future BEV.

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Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery Vehicles 243

Teslarati

MARCH 21, 2024

Since the confirmation, we have spotted some new features in early vehicle builds, including bucket seats, a carbon fiber dash , and potentially a Ludicrous mode based on badging. The revised front bumper design, which features air intake vents, tells us it is a performance configuration of the Model 3.

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Florida Tesla Carbon Fiber Carbon 133