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AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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JUNE 12, 2011

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. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

The Fraunhofer carbon fiber battery housing that surrounds the Artega GT battery—which weights 340 kg (750 lbs)—itself weights only 35 kilograms (77 lbs). Even if a sharp object collides with the housing at 60 km/h (45 mph), the battery on the inside remains intact.

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Batteries Battery Production Carbon Fiber 273

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. We do our best to present our unvarnished evaluations of vehicles and news irrespective of these inducements.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The lithium-ion battery pack in the rear storing 14.1 The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics.

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Audi Plug-in MPG Plug 150

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APRIL 1, 2012

Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Click to enlarge. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz presented the F125! Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC Mercedes-Benz F 125!

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

kWh pack), which Audi presented in November 2014. mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Complementing the 110 kW fuel cell is a compact lithium-ion battery designed for optimum power output. —Siegfried Pint. Earlier post.) The torque can be varied continuously for both axles.

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). draws its power from a lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats, which consists of consumer cells and provides a capacity of 13.5 has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. Click to enlarge.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). It draws its traction energy from a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery in the rear with a capacity of 14.1 Top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph).

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. kWh lithium-ion battery pack at the rear—enough for up to 50 km (31 miles) of all-electric driving. Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (94.09

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

With its eDrive technology, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph (120.7 The body structure with Carbon Core, first presented in the new BMW 7 Series, is the result of the BMW Group’s know-how in the industrial use of CFRP in the automotive industry. High-voltage lithium-ion battery.

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BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The protons migrate through the membrane to the cathode, where they react with the oxygen present in air to form water vapor. kWh Li-ion battery in the h-tron is adopted from the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

In Neuberg, Germany, Audi presented the Group’s first all-electric race car: the Audi e-tron FE04 for the Formula E series. The Allgäu-based team has been successfully present in Formula E ever since the inception of the electric racing series and in the future will be taking care of the e-tron race cars as the fielding team.

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Audi All-Electric Automobile Manufacturer 2018 170

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JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. lb-ft) of system torque.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower. Range extender. Driver assistance systems and mobility services.

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BMW New York London Production 247

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JULY 10, 2013

Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.

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Connect Connected BMW Electric 316

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

seconds, 350 km/h (217 mph) restricted top speed). Maximum range—based on the battery configuration in the concept supercar presented at Geneva—is projected to be more than 2,000 km (1,243 miles) from 80 liters (21 gallons) of aviation kerosene—or a fuel with equivalent calorific value—in urban driving conditions.

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The power electronics module controls the high-voltage energy flow between the e-motor and the lithium-ion battery (between 250 and 430 V depending on the battery voltage). The e-Golf reaches a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) within 4.2 seconds, and 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.4 seconds, with top speed limited to 140 km/h (87 mph.

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356