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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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In 2005, 100 “Hydrogen 7” cars powered by the fuel’s V12 engines were produced by BMW. According to Torsten Müller-tvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the “magic carpet ride” driving style that has been the brand’s defining selling point is adaptable enough to be powered by sources other than electricity.

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BMW Hydrogen Electric Cars Carbon Fiber 91

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

When the vehicle is being started, parked and running at low speeds, the Envision runs solely on electric power. When the vehicle needs more power or the battery is running low, the engine automatically kicks in to provide a Smart Charge for the battery. The vehicle can be plugged into a standard outlet to recharge the battery.

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Buick Plug-in GM Concept 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The prototype cycle—described by Audi as a high-end pedelec made for sport, fun and tricks—combines an electric drive and muscle power. Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours. The lithium-ion battery is housed in the frame; it weighs about 5 kg (11.02 in) of travel.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

Through a collaboration with Vita Power , Maserati has developed the TRIDENTE, a 10.5-meter meter carbon fiber day boat that can cruise at 25 knots, reach a top speed of 40 knots, and fully recharge in under an hour on a DC charger.

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Italy Carbon Fiber All-Electric Convert 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

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

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 seconds), but it doesn’t feel as though it lacks for power or struggles at its higher speed range. The hybrid power unit. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Cars That Think

MAY 15, 2024

We all love our mobile devices where the progress of Moore’s Law has meant we’re able to pack an enormous amount of computing power in something that’s small enough that we can wear it as jewelery. But their Achilles heel is power. And it’s self-powered. They eat up battery life requiring frequent battery changes or charging.

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Recharge Solar Buy All-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The 100 kW fuel cell system (also applied in the A7) has a system power of 100 kW. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

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. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 11, 2021

After hundred years of Harley Davidson’s legacy in motorcycling, they decided to power up an eBicycle under the new Serial 1 brand. The mid-mounted motor is from Brose S MAG which produces 90Nm torque and it is in connection with a maintenance-free carbon fiber belt drive from Gates. About Serial 1 e-bicycles.

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Motorcycles Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Maintenance 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Based off a new electric vehicle architecture developed by Shanghai GM in conjunction with PATAC, the Sail SPRINGO EV features a permanent magnet electric motor capable of producing 85 kW of power and up to 510 N·m (376 lb-ft) of torque, allowing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just over 10 seconds. (As Earlier post.).

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8 kWh HEV battery that can provide a temporary boost of 100 kW for combined peak system power of 210 kW. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said.

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

million, project to develop hybrid nano carbon fiber/graphene platelet-based high-capacity anodes for lithium batteries. Angstron Materials LLC of Dayton, Ohio, teamed with Applied Sciences Inc. million with a DOE share of up to $1.6 MaxPower Inc.

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Lithium Ion North Carolina Lithium Sulfur Li-ion 150

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.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

The new power unit’s crankcase, cylinder head and oil sump are all made from aluminum. The diesel unit powering the BMW 730d and BMW 730Ld models is also 3.0 liters / 102 mpg US) or a combined electric power consumption of 12.5 The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

goes from six to four cylinders under certain power demands. To challenge consumers in a curious way, Cadillac has placed a “400” badge on the rear power lift gate. With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. Accommodating Interior.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Cost drivers of conventional compression systems include volatility in the price of steel, limitations in the number of steels known to resist hydrogen embrittlement, power consumption, and footprint (in urban environments). materials‐based storage or cryo‐compressed tankers).

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Hydrogen Fuel Climate Production 150

Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

It is joined by Anker’s latest C800 Plus Portable Power Station that’s fallen back to its $499 low , as well as the EGO Power+ 10-inch Telescopic LED Cut Line Indicator Pole Saw Kit at $304. The SOLIX C800 Plus sports a compact 768Wh capacity with 1,600W of power output. Plus, more hangover Green Deals still alive and well.

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Power Powered MPH Kits 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

As part of the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance between DOE and the Department of the Army, the Army plans to contribute $3.5 Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Furthermore, the lack of high temperature tolerance and low energy density are barriers to meeting 2020 PEEM targets for inverter power density and cost.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The application filed by Graphene 3D has the potential to play an important role in achieving the ability to print electronic devices due to the necessity of providing a power source. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber San Diego 362

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Under the technology designation EQ Power, the latest electric model (destined for subsequent series production) from the Mercedes-Benz family combines fuel-cell and battery technology in the form of a plug-in hybrid. F-CELL drivers will also benefit from a battery-powered range of up to 49 km (30.5 miles) in the NEDC. kWh gross).

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

hours if the full power is used. There are four operating modes: HYBRID: the vehicle draws power from both energy sources. Power peaks are handled by the battery, while the fuel cell runs in the optimum efficiency range. BATTERY: the GLC F-CELL runs all-electrically and is powered by the high-voltage battery.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2011

(Aza compounds replace a carbon atom with a nitrogen atom; π-conjugated compounds have alternating single and multiple bonds in their structure.) Supercapacitors work on a different charge-storage principle than rechargeable batteries, and consist of electrochemical double layers on electrodes, which are wetted by an electrolyte.

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Polymer F-150 Energy Power 247

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. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Our electric power trains are not there just to counter regulations but also to improve performance in a way which would not have been possible by using ICE power trains only.”. Spinning at up to 25,000 rpm, two permanent-magnet motors independently power the front wheels, or regenerate energy from braking to recharge the batteries.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 92

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The torque is available across a wide rpm range, resulting in smooth power delivery. Earlier post , earlier post.). i3 Concept.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

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 battery weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) and can be recharged in only three to four hours on a 230 V connection. The unit with a thermal heating power of about 4.5 Body and safety.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The lightweight SP:01, which goes on sale in Asia and Europe over the coming weeks, combines a carbon fiber body with an aluminum chassis. Made possible through the patented Detroit Electric home charging and power back-up unit – named ‘360-Powerback’ – the unit turns the vehicle into a power source for both the grid and the home.

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Detroit Azerbaijan South Africa Production 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

—achieved with a Gumpert Apollo Sport, which is powered by a 515 kW (700 hp) Audi V8 gasoline engine. The R8 e-tron’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery stores 49 kWh of energy – enough for a distance of about 215 kilometers (133.6 Racing driver Markus Winkelhock piloted the sports car around the demanding 20.8-kilometer

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Audi MPH Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The electric-powered show car has four wheels, combines elements of a racecar, a roadster, a fun car and a city car, and weighs just 480 kilograms (1,058.22 The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Proposals will be deemed non-responsive if the proposed technology is prohibitive to market penetration due to high cost; requires substantial infrastructure investments or industry standardization to be commercially viable; cannot accept high power recharge pulses from regenerative breaking. Advanced Manufacturing.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Meanwhile, outside the stack the electrons supply the electrical power. These components have a high-voltage electric drive and are powered by the fuel cell. The drive configuration gives the zero-emission Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro 170 kW of available power—a new level of performance in fuel cell cars.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Baua Electric

JULY 11, 2023

Beneath CEO Koji Saito, the corporate has created an detached trade unit referred to as the Hydrogen Manufacturing unit to spearhead hydrogen-powered, emission-free applied sciences as a part of the corporate’s multipath strategy to reaching carbon neutrality by means of 2050.

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Kentucky Gasoline Toyota Hydrogen 40