Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2018

The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. Functional attachment parts made of carbon fiber such as the front splitter epitomize the cool and rational aspect of the philosophy. The same applies to the front trim designed as a display, including the continuous lighting strip.

Mercedes 199

Mercedes Carbon Fiber Cars Concept 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber.

Hydrogen 170

Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Fuel Low Cost 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Materials. Projects will develop and integrate a suite of computational tools that can accurately predict precursors for low cost carbon fiber. Models will be validated using actual performance data.

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Low Cost Vehicles Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

The run will show ways trucking operations can reduce the energy usage and costs associated with the transportation of goods through improved fuel-economy for a Class 8 truck and the measurement of freight-ton efficiency. Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab.

San Diego 281

San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

BMW of North America won its bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 battery-electric BMW i3 vehicles for use in the department’s transportation fleet. The BMW i3 is the first purpose-built electric production vehicle to be made primarily of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). Earlier post.)

BMW 150

BMW Los Angeles Supplies Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

National lab consortia that will be leveraged include: Electrocatalysis Consortium (ElectroCat) –this consortium will accelerate the development of catalysts made without platinum group metals (PGM-free) for use in transportation fuel cell applications. Source: “2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report” Click to enlarge.

Industrial 253

Industrial Industry Fuel Carbon Fiber 253

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Developing systems to enable lightweight, compact, and cost competitive hydrogen storage will help make hydrogen fuel cell systems competitive in a wide range of portable and stationary applications, and enable longer driving ranges for a wider variety of transportation applications. Currently, high-pressure (i.e.,

Carbon Fiber 218

Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

. … PEFCs experience two-phase water flow and, consequently, substantially coupled heat and mass transport. As such, effective water management requires an understanding of the interaction between pressure-driven, capillary-driven, and PCI water transport. —Shum et al. Credit: Berkeley Lab).

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Fuel Water Polymer 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

Carbon Fiber 218

Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high. and/or heavy?

Carbon Fiber 252

Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

Carbon Fiber 90

Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 90

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office supports a broad technology portfolio of advanced highway transportation technologies. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Vehicles. Emission Control Strategies for Advanced Combustion Engines.

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Vehicles Nickel Lithium Low Cost 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Light duty vehicles are an emerging application for fuel cells that already enable 95% lower petroleum consumption per mile than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber for Use in Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel Applications. A/mg PGM at 0.1

Hydrogen 150

Hydrogen Fuel Carbon Fiber Water 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

An Advanced Meso-Scale Peridynamic Modeling Technology Using High Performance Computing for Cost-Effective Product Design and Testing of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Light-Weight Vehicles – Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI) will improve the prediction of crash response of carbon composites in auto parts.

Hydrogen 207

Hydrogen Vehicles Maintenance Carbon Fiber 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2014

The carbon fiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb). A plane so big and light has never been built before. Switzerland-based ABB is a global leader in renewables, sustainable transportation and energy efficiency. Earlier post.).

Solar 246

Solar Power Powered Carbon Fiber 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

Carbon Fiber 268

Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2020

Yedinak and Meidl argue that hydrogen, used as a zero-carbon energy carrier, has the potential to transform the global energy landscape. transportation and industrial) and where the ability to quickly respond to sudden increases in energy demand or to maintain consistent energy supply is critical. MT), and carbon fiber (~0.1

Hydrogen 170

Hydrogen Carbon Production Carbon Fiber 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

Efforts to commercialize light-weight, energy-dense lithium-sulfur secondary batteries (2510 Wh kg –1 ) have been stalled by ongoing problems with the battery’s membrane, which limits cycle-life. Sepion’s polymer membrane technology provides a counterpoint, yielding long-lasting lithium-sulfur cells. Harper International Corp.

Manufacturer 150

Manufacturer EPRI Lithium Sulfur Carbon Fiber 150

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 novel lubricant formulations with the potential to improve the fuel efficiency of light and medium vehicles by at least 2%. 587,248 (jointly funded). Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Lithium Ion 210

Lithium Ion Transportation Universal Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In the expensive carbon fiber 700 bar non-conformable hydrogen gas cylinders, which are employed in today’s first generation hydrogen vehicles, 5 kg of hydrogen occupies a volume of about 125 L, thus placing unwanted constraints on the automobile design. —Skipper et al. Antonelli et al.

Hydrogen 276

Hydrogen Energy Storage Carbon Fiber Store 276

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2017

In my view, fuel cell vehicles are critical to achieving large reductions in petroleum consumption for transportation and the associated benefits to mobility and the environment with vehicle electrification. —Shawn Litster.

Fuel 150

Fuel Carbon Fiber Low Cost Hydrogen 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby. The LED head lights incorporate the daytime running lights and turn signals, extend into the fenders, leading to a lightly sculpted hood.

PHEV 76

PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Spark Powered

MAY 9, 2023

The surfboard’s body is constructed using carbon fiber, ensuring that it is strong enough to withstand the rigors of high-speed surfing while remaining light enough for easy transport and storage. Lightweight and Durable Design: Built with premium materials, this electric watercraft is both lightweight and durable.

Motor 52

Motor Motors Motoring Power 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO supports a broad technology portfolio aimed at developing and deploying advanced highway transportation technologies to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance and cost expectations. mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3

Vehicles 246

Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. GM, said Akerson, is doing a much better job optimizing mass efficiency. The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2015

The process produces diesel fuel as well as light (naphtha) hydrocarbons. Among more than 15 technologies on the 757 test plane, Boeing has begun testing solar and thermal “energy harvesting” to power electronic windows, as a way to reduce wiring, weight, fuel use and carbon emissions. bio-oils and fats).

Diesel 150

Diesel Green Energy 2014 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Federal funding.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Hydrogen is currently stored in gaseous form under high pressure of up to 700 bar in tanks made of fiber-reinforced composites (FRC). Compared to metal tanks, these are ideal for use in the mobility and transport sector due to their low mass. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMVI).

Hydrogen 221

Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Maintenance Carbon 221

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

As an example, increased weight because of the use of high-strength steel will push the engine up in displacement, while going all the way to carbon fiber or all-aluminum—i.e., Light weighting] is definitely not going to cost the same as vehicles today. I do think [battery] electrification makes a lot of sense for us.

Ford 252

Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

While the 700 bar compressed hydrogen storage used in current production light-duty FCEVs provides a near‐term commercialization pathway, the performance of this storage technology falls short of the DOE onboard FCEV Hydrogen Storage Program targets, particularly for volumetric hydrogen energy density and system cost. fleets, buses, etc.)

Hydrogen 150

Hydrogen Fuel Climate Production 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. The wide and low stance is enhanced by the LED head lights and daytime running lights. The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look.

Chevrolet 86

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 86

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. An extra step.

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Isolated via conventional separation techniques, asphaltenes are typically combusted for reuse as transportation fuels and/or discarded in tailing ponds and landfills. To date, efforts have been invested in developing carbon fibers, carbon electrodes, porous carbon foam/scaffolds, and carbon nanosheets from asphaltenes.

Waste 492

Waste Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Polymer 492

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow functioning grille in the lower fascia. The dual-level horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender onto the hands-free power trunk lid that sports the subtle G70 and 3.3T A statement. Red and ready.

MPG 83

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 83

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The new Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) facility, located at the independent Transportation Research Center Inc. The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Fan Specifications.

Ohio 359

Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

Carbon Fiber 210

Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail. From the LED head and fog lights to the signature sequential turn-signal taillights, the 2021 Mustang is a good-looking car. The slight hood bulges have functional air intakes.

Ford 85

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 85