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200,000 BMW i3 EVs produced in Leipzig over nearly 7 years

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The BMW i3 was the BMW Group’s first purely electrically powered large-scale serial model and also the company’s first vehicle with a passenger cell made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). It is shaped in Leipzig from carbon fiber scrims and assembled in a unique process developed by the BMW Group. kWh/100 km).

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group is systematically pushing forward with development of hydrogen fuel cell technology as an additional option for locally emission-free individual mobility in the future. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai.

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ARPA-E awarding $33M to 10 projects for natural gas pipeline retrofitting: REPAIR

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REPAIR teams are developing technologies to address deficiencies while also working toward a 10-to-20-times reduction in cost per mile. More than 60,000 miles of cast iron and bare steel gas distribution pipelines are still in service. Selected projects are: Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed

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There isn’t a wiper on the rear glass, so maybe BMW has developed an aerodynamic way to dispense water and snow. If you aren’t familiar with the sound from BMW M models , we anticipate the XM will produce wonderful tones when not running silently up-to 30 miles on pure electricity. Cameleon lounge lizard territory. No subtlety here.

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Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. miles) available.

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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This is planned to increase in the future. GM already has a fleet of vehicles that has accumulated more than 3 million miles of real world driving. In addition, they plan to use carbon capture for their reformation of natural gas to hydrogen. The proven field durability will be addressed with time. Earlier post.).

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