Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2021

The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. That is why road testing of near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train is an important milestone in our research and development efforts.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2021

The ornamental grilles covering the BMW kidney grille, the lower and two outer air inlets and the body elements for the lower rear end trim all come from the BMW Group’s Additive Manufacturing Campus, which uses 3D printing to produce prototype and standard parts.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The NIO ES6 features dual motors in conjunction with an intelligent electric all-wheel-drive system delivering output power of up to 400 kW (544 hp), peak torque of 725 N·m and 0-100 km/h acceleration in as little as 4.7 The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In terms of weight and stiffness, the recyclable natural-fiber composite materials of non-structural components share properties similar to carbon-fiber composites (CFRP) and meet the same high safety and quality standards. Natural-fiber composites can be manufactured more economically and with less energy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. Composite Coatings for Low-Cost Motor Windings in Electric Vehicles. Batteries Catalysts Diesel Emissions Fuel Cells Hydrogen Lubricating Oils Motors' Description.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The figures relating to motor output and energy consumption for the BMW iX M60 are predicted values based on the car’s current stage of development.). As an alternative to the standard 20-inch light-alloy wheels, there is a choice of 21-inch and 22-inch Air Performance Wheels. also have a positive impact on efficiency and range.

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Energy 418

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure.

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Audi Gas Available Standards 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

At the Geneva Motor Show, INFINITI is unveiling the Project Black S concept, exploring the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring on-road technology inspired by Formula One. Gloss black trim replaces the chrome found on the standard car, which surrounds the double-arch grille and lines the crescent-cut C-pillar.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

The BMW i3’s independent vehicle architecture consists of a drive module as an aluminum chassis, which carries the e-drive, the suspension and the high-voltage battery as well as a passenger cell made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) called the life module. kWh/100 km according to WLTP, 14.6 - 14.0

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Teslarati

MARCH 11, 2024

The standard Taycan Turbo GT demonstrated its capabilities on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit as well. This weight reduction was achieved through the use of carbon fiber, lightweight seats, and the removal of some comfort features, among others. With a lap time of 1:27.87 s unofficial lap time in May 2021.

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Porsche Carbon Fiber All-Electric Power 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. kW charging station or a standard household outlet. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Composites, Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc. The project will focus on improving carbon fiber composite materials and the design and manufacture of hydrogen storage tanks. and AOC Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

Lucid Motors announced that it has achieved a new mark in aerodynamic efficiency for its luxury electric car, the Lucid Air. Our aero team worked seamlessly with design and engineering counterparts, establishing aero efficiency as a core tenet of Lucid Air from its very inception, enabling us to achieve this new standard.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

The customized BEV is based on the top-tier Chevy Blazer EV SS trim and was refit to meet specific Michigan State Police standards for hot pursuits of perps. Powered by a 400V dual-motor AWD system, the electric Blazer can produce up to 498 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. The backseat was cold and uncomfortable (who knew?)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based distributed energy resource solutions, will supply 100 Level 2 chargers and four DC fast chargers to LAPD. The BMW i3 is the first purpose-built electric production vehicle to be made primarily of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP).

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2023

Look for touches like unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille. It’s not all paint and wallpaper, as Quadrifoglio models also upgrade the limited-slip differential from standard to operate mechanically instead of with what’s technically traction control wizardry.& Thanks to a 15.5-kWh

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2015

HRL Laboratories, LLC, a corporate research-and-development laboratory owned by The Boeing Company and General Motors, will develop new ultra-lightweight materials for future aerospace vehicles and structures under NASA’s Game Changing Development Program.

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Future Carbon Fiber Vehicles General Motors 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

The e-tron houses two asynchronous electric motors (ASM) that produce up to 402 horsepower in boost mode. A more powerful, three-motor variant with fully independent rear torque vectoring is also under development. By comparison, an asynchronous motor’s rotor rotates slower than a synchronous speed.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The motor generator unit, dubbed the Audi Schaeffler MGU03, was jointly developed by Audi and its technology partner Schaeffler. For the fifth season of Formula E, the motor is permitted to produce up to 250 kW (340 horsepower) in qualifying. Its successor is an evolution of this winning model.

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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. The BMW 8 Series Concept and the all-new BMW M5 will also be featured.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 12, 2023

Over the last couple of decades, the Nissan Altima has become the butt of countless online jokes and is now generally considered the most wretchedly disposable of US-market motor vehicles. One of its owners applied faux-carbon-fiber decals to the dash trim, as one does. The engine is a 2.4-liter You'll find one in every car.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Vehicles. The upcoming FOA may include the following areas of interest (AOI): Advanced Technology Battery Cell Development. Traction drive systems should be demonstrated as meeting these targets through dynamometer testing.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Nickel Lithium Low Cost 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company. Light-weighting materials : Five projects awarded to accelerate commercial availability of lighter weight vehicles using advanced materials that dramatically reduce vehicle weight while maintaining the highest safety standards. Plasan Carbon Composites. drop-in replacement fuels).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai. Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

Two carbon-fiber encased tanks in the vehicle floor of the GLC F-CELL hold 4.4 kWh and serves as an additional energy source for the electric motor. kW on-board charger at a standard household socket, a wallbox or a public charging station—from 10 to 100 percent SoC (State of Charge) in approx.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2017

A carbon fiber body reduces bodyweight and improves torsional stiffness by 45%, as well as lowering the cars’ center of gravity. Polestar will also benefit from having privileged access to Volvo’s global and well-established manufacturing standards and expertise as it establishes its own manufacturing operations in Chengdu.

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Volvo PHEV Carbon Fiber Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Toyota didn’t add another motor, however.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

liter SIDI intelligent direct injection turbocharged engine complemented by a pair of electric motor generators in the Envision’s dual automatic/manual eight-speed transmission. The vehicle can be plugged into a standard outlet to recharge the battery. The Envision is equipped with a 2.0-liter

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Buick Plug-in GM Concept 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2014

In addition to an enhanced aerodynamics package, the FOURSIXTEEN is propelled by Tesla’s 3-phase, four-pole AC induction motor and copper rotor with an upgraded Saleen drivetrain including an all-new 11.39:1 Our challenge was really to find methods to manage the energy that is generated by the electric motor and rotor assembly.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. Power consumption in the FT-Bh has been cut to half that of standard B-segment cars. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Click to enlarge.

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