Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Lamborghini presented Revuelto, its super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle). The three electric motors are powered by a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack that also supports a fully-electric drive mode. Earlier post.) seconds and a top speed of more than 350 km/h (217.5

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 1, 2021

The energy density of this battery is 24 WH/KG which is 20% capacity compared to present lithium-ion battery packs. The previous type of battery packs concentrated either on good mechanical properties or good electrical properties but this massless carbon fiber battery has both good mechanical and electrical properties.

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Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery Carbon 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

Moody’s conclusions are included in its just-released report “ Cross-sector: Push for alternative-fuel vehicles presents challenges for Japan Inc. ”. Specifically, chemical companies that manufacture components used in lithium-ion batteries will benefit from increased demand.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. The lithium-ion battery differs from the batteries that equip Renault’s Z.E. Click to enlarge. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km.

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Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

SGL Group brings its long-established expertise as a component developer to the project, and is responsible for the development of the gas diffusion layers (GDL), which will be manufactured based on carbon fibers. Gerd Wingefeld, Chief Technology Officer at SGL Group.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

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). Fiber composites have been used for a long time in the manufacturing of airplanes; however, only a few hundred are built every year.

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Batteries Battery Production Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Audi is presenting the second generation of its high-performance R8 sports car at the upcoming Geneva show, featuring new V10 engines, newly developed quattro drive, and a new multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF) combining aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). seconds, with a top speed of 330 km/h (205.1

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

million for a project to develop a chemical shuttle agent that will eliminate the danger of overcharging lithium-ion batteries developed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicles. million for a project aimed at understanding and preventing internal short circuits in lithium-ion cells.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

BMW presented the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid—its first combination of a BMW straight-six with electric drive—at the Geneva show this year. Earlier post.). The company is also anticipating the hybridization of further models series, such as the BMW 3 Series, Reithofer said.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The 100 kW fuel cell system (also applied in the A7) has a system power of 100 kW.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The three liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery stacks, with a total capacity of 34 kilowatt-hours (kWh), are charged through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when slowing or coasting, and by plugging in. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. This is a beautiful car.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

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. liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Energy Storage Energy Polymer Carbon Fiber 225

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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. Mercedes-Benz F 125! research vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2018

KULR Technology has reached agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to be the exclusive manufacturing and distribution partner for the patented Internal Short Circuit (ISC) device which causes predictable battery cell failures in lithium-ion batteries, making them easier to study and, therefore, safer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

draws its power from a lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats, which consists of consumer cells and provides a capacity of 13.5 The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. The electric motor in Visio.M Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

kWh pack), which Audi presented in November 2014. Complementing the 110 kW fuel cell is a compact lithium-ion battery designed for optimum power output. —Siegfried Pint. Each motor powers one set of wheels—as on the technology demonstrator Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro (a plug-in hybrid design with an 8.8

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Green Car Congress

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 The Audi Sport quattro concept. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

At this year’s IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz is presenting preproduction models of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL ( earlier post ). kWh (net) lithium-ion battery (13.8 Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4.4 miles) in the NEDC. miles) from the 9.3

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). kWh (net energy capacity: 9.4 inch freestanding touch screen Control Display.

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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

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. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery is mounted close to the trunk and rear suspension.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The battery would provide a transportation energy storage solution that could be charged very fast and have a comparable energy density with the state-of-the-art lithium ion. Additionally, given growing market pressures in lithium and transition metals, this alternative could enhance the nation’s energy supply chain security.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The high-efficiency lithium-ion battery originates from the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. This European charging standard allows for fast charging with a far greater capacity than at present. With a modular design, the battery systems have a model-specific total capacity of more than 70 kWh.

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Mercedes Concept Production Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

Like the BMW eDrive technology on the plug-in hybrid of the new BMW 7 Series, the intelligent lightweight design featuring carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is also based on expertise forged in the development of BMW i cars. High-voltage lithium-ion battery. The top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (249.5

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Green Car Congress

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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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

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. It is presented in two designs, the AT96 and GT96.

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Green Car Congress

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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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. kWh lithium-ion battery taken from the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.

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