Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Which 1,000-mile EV is getting carbon-fiber composite bodywork? Which automaker balks at the idea of building U.S. EVs because it can’t compete with fast-food wages? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 11, 2022.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Audi Volvo 148

Electrek

JULY 19, 2023

A 58-pound carbon-fiber full-suspension mountain bike with a Bafang M600 motor and a 48V 18.5Ah battery that somehow achieves 2.5kW of power. Luna is selling a bike with specs that don’t seem to be possible.

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Carbon Fiber Light Carbon Motor 62

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 14, 2020

Polestar’s first car was the Polestar 1, a carbon-fiber-bodied. That’s about to change with the brand’s second car, the appropriately named 2021 Polestar 2 electric fastback sedan.

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Carbon Fiber Volvo Carbon Tesla 165

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Specifically, the funding will go toward reducing the production cost of carbon fiber manufacturing, to help in reducing the weight of vehicles; improved efficiency and lower costs for car batteries; and net-zero energy building technologies. Applications underwent a thorough technical review process. ORNL will also receive $20.2

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Building Manufacturer 199

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

Inside, the cabin is pretty familiar, though things like a steering-wheel centering mark and available aluminum or carbon-fiber accents set the R apart. rear axle, and a terrain management system. There are Recaro buckets and unique to the Raptor R graphics for the gauges. Lockable interior storage is available.

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F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 105

Electrek

AUGUST 13, 2021

That’s apparent from the carbon fiber construction, aimed at minimizing the weight of the bike for those who have to lug it upstairs, and the folding design so that it doesn’t take up much space when stored at home.

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Carbon Fiber Store Electric Electrical 82

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Options included carbon-fiber trim, an AMG steering wheel, a winter package, 21-inch AMG wheels, and the Night Package (front splitter, roof rails, AMG exhaust, and more). With destination, the price tag was $93,400.

Mercedes 104

Mercedes Carbon Fiber Price Fuel Economy 104

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker also reviewed its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Yeah, the black leather paired with black carbon fiber (simulated?) Judicious use of black trim where chrome might otherwise sparkle does tame things a bit. The interior, conversely, looks rather good. throughout does seem a bit dour, but it’s a comfortable place to while away the miles, front or rear.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Indiana Conversion 98

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic body shell, aluminum underpinnings, and battery-electric powertrain with an optional range extender are a combination not offered by any other maker, now or perhaps ever. When the history of modern electric cars is written, the BMW i3 will likely go down as something of an anomaly.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Range Electric Cars 108

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 16-inch front and 15-inch rear midsize-pizza-like polished rotors are for the carbon ceramic brakes.

Carbon Fiber 90

Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 90

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2014

A radical design and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic body shell make the i3 unlike most other cars on the road. The BMW i3 electric car takes risks, and not just with its plug-in powertrain.

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Mercedes BMW Carbon Fiber Electric Cars 165

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

My test car came with options like a driver-assist package (cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors), a premium paint job, carpeted floor mats, and carbon-fiber mirror caps. My feelings about the Supra remain consistent no matter which version I test.

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Toyota Carbon Fiber Nissan Cheap 98

The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

Among the 10 grand in options were a head-up display, Torsen limited-slip differential, Yamaha rear differential and rear damper, carbon-fiber scuff plates, and a Touring Package that added 21-inch wheels, leather-trimmed seats, upper body heating, heated steering wheel, and Mark Levinson audio.

Lexus 97

Lexus Convert Carbon Fiber Exhaust 97

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2022

After full review, NASA and SpinLaunch will publish all non-proprietary launch environment information from the test flight. Ultimately, SpinLaunch’s Orbital Accelerator will accelerate a launch vehicle containing a satellite up to 5,000 miles per hour using a rotating carbon-fiber-arm within a 300-ft diameter steel vacuum chamber.

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Low Cost Carbon Fiber New Mexico Google 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2014

A new review article in the journal Science highlights emerging opportunities to increase the transformation of lignin to value-added products—i.e., lignin valorization. Each product stream, however, has its own distinct challenges. —Arthur Ragauskas. —Ragauskas et al.

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Production Carbon Fiber Polymer Fuel 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Carbon specialist SGL Group is a development partner in the European joint development project INSPIRE (Integration of Novel Stack Components for Performance, Improved DuRability and LowEr Cost), which has been funded with a €7-million (US$7.4-million) Earlier post.). Gerd Wingefeld, Chief Technology Officer at SGL Group. 2011.12.148.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2023

Review: 2023 BMW M2 tells tales from the Dragon Audi gives update on F1 program Lucid Gravity electric SUV starts on-road testing Lincoln Navigator vs. Cadillac Escalade: Compare Luxury SUVs Jay Leno tests Finale Speed’s carbon-fiber 1969 Chevy Camaro California hits 1.5

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Audi BMW Carbon Fiber Escalade 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Sans chrome, the sides have carbon fiber air intakes are smooth save for an upsweeping crease running along the lower doors. Pretty and powerful.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

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. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2013

To provide clarity in discussions of the energy and GHG benefits of vehicle lightweighting we present a comprehensive review of the results from the published studies. In the reviewed studies, the use phase dominates the life cycle energy demand for the baseline steel components accounting for 66?97% —Kim and Wallington.

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Emissions Energy Ford Vehicles 247

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior. The 8-speed automatic has a manual shift mode, paddle shifters and driver-selectable drive modes.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Upcoming IMO policy includes an ‘Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)’ and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII).

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2015

Mustang engine, used a combination of carbon fiber, Torlon, epoxy, ceramic and metal. The engine block, cylinder head, valve spring retainers, timing gear intake valves and several other parts were made of fiber reinforced composites (FRCs). in a 2005 review of the use of FRCs in internal combustion engines.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Carbon Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Carbon-fiber intakes on the front and rear lower fascias assist with aerodynamic performance, as does the sculpted hood. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including the latest on the Polestar 6. No more stealth moves.

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Dodge Concept Carbon Fiber All-Electric 93

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

Several PNNL projects are aimed at inventing new ways of safely storing hydrogen on board a vehicle or lowering the cost of carbon fiber tanks, and its scientists have developed new catalysts for fuel cells and hydrogen production technologies.

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Hydrogen USA Carbon Fiber North America 199

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when reviews are posted on several of these cars, trucks and SUVs. For a full review, go here. As Lexus works towards becoming a carbon-neutral company, expect hybrids to be in most if not all Lexus models. Toyota New Stuff. Tundra SX Package.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 82

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

In Issue 49, we reviewed some of the more promising advancements in materials and construction techniques for EV traction motors , one of which—the axial flux design—will be the focus of this article. There’s a bewildering number of ways to construct a motor, so a brief review of the nomenclature might be helpful.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 99

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. Set high on the fenders, the lights blend into the long carbon fiber hood, which leads to a sweptback windshield and onto the removable roof. Designed to slip through the air. Have a blast! Story by John Faulkner.

Chevrolet 87

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Eventually, they’ll add equipment to spray tiny aerosol particles of calcium carbonate, the compound found in limestone, blackboard chalk, and Tums antacids. Keith is also the founder of Carbon Engineering, a Canadian firm building a sprawling facility in West Texas that will pull carbon dioxide directly from the air.).

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Ozone Solar Climate Change Climate 115

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. It falls between the 4.3L V8 and 6.2L

Sierra 97

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Whether it is the dark-tinted side windows, the curved display screen, rich vintage-look brown leather, or the carbon fiber with interwoven copper accents, the front cabin envelopes the driver and passenger in luxury. As much as BMW takes the exterior in a new direction, the interior also makes a bold statement. Story by John Faulkner.

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BMW PHEV Los Angeles Plug-in 79

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 12-way heated and ventilated power sport seats, carbon fiber, piano black, satin-finished accents and the analog center-dash clock added posh touches. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Hybrid MPG SUV Clean 60

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

Area of Interest (AOI) 3: Body-in-White Joining of Carbon Fiber Composites to Lightweight Metals (Aluminum, Advanced High Strength Steel, or Magnesium) at Prototype Scale for High-Volume Manufacturing.

Fuel 150

Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Our Genesis G70 interior in Seville Red with quilting on the seats and door panels was joined by black soft touch materials, perforated leatherette door inserts and patterned aluminum trim that was a nice respite from carbon fiber. Red and ready. When comparing it with non-sporty sedans, the step-up in price will seem well worth it.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

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. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by Lex Adams. [

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

We are familiar with this engine as it was in the 2021 Genesis GV80 we reviewed earlier. inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbon fiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. Excellent Road Manners. The smooth and quiet twin-turbo 3.5L Tech Abounds.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90