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Hyundai to develop materials to enhance EV performance

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The partnership will include developing carbon fiber-reinforced polymer parts that would improve the performance of EV batteries and motors. Hyundai considers hybrid production at Georgia EV Factory “Hyundai Motor Group aims to leverage this strategic partnership to strengthen its position as a global leader in mobility solutions.

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BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

Green Car Congress

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

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Save $300 on Worx’s Landroid robot mower, 1-day sales on Anker 522 Powerhouse and Rexing EV charger extension cable, more

Baua Electric

It is joined by two one-day sales from Best Buy, the first being Anker’s SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189 , as well as the 17-foot Rexing J1772 Extension Charging Cable at $110. 999) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. 1,500) Schwinn Mendocino Hybrid Electric Cruiser Bike: $699 (Reg.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. The combined net output for the Prime’s hybrid system is 121 hp.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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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. Along with the e-tron Spyder, Audi sent an Audi Q5 hybrid quattro ( earlier post , earlier post ).

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Score the perfect e-bike in Upway’s mega winter sale, with up to $1,000 off

Baua Electric

Check out these great deals on e-bikes in Upway’s January sale – and Electrek readers get an exclusive $100 off with code ELECTREK. It’s a limited-time offer, so when February arrives, this sale ends. So, without further ado, check out four of Upway’s best-selling e-bike models below – and they’re available in the January sale now.

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BMW i5 to have range extender, use carbon-fiber body: product chief

Green Car Reports

Its unusual and technically advanced i3 small hatchback, offered with an optional two-cylinder range-extending engine, makes up the bulk of its "i" sub-brand sales, joined by the sexy and expensive i8 plug-in hybrid sport coupe.