Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber to make it lighter and more rigid. Supplied by a series of lithium-polymer EIG batteries, the AEGT can run for about 30 minutes. Altran and Quimera worked with Technopark Motorland and Sunrace Engineering Development on the AEGT project.

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All-Electric Carbon Fiber Polymer Energy Storage 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2012

The new ultra-light transmission with a carbon fiber housing held up to the Le Mans endurance test covering a distance of 5,151 kilometers in all four vehicles with no problems, the company said. Power from the Motor Generator Unit accelerates the carbon-fiber flywheel, which runs in a high vacuum. The engine is a 3.7-liter

Audi 337

Audi Hybrid Carbon Fiber Energy 337

Teslarati

JANUARY 11, 2023

A SpaceX Cargo Dragon 2 spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after delivering several tons of NASA supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Air, water, plants: XROOTS used hydroponic (water-based) and aeroponic (air-based) techniques to grow plants without soil or other growth media.

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Tampa Carbon Fiber MPH Solar 144

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Finally, all the different components are fitted together in the assembly area to produce the complete system.

BMW 259

BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

One vehicle axle (rear) is powered conventionally, the second (front) by two water-cooled 75 kW motors with integrated power electronics. Power from the Motor Generator Unit accelerates the carbon-fiber flywheel, which runs in a high-vacuum. In the process, the wheels drive the MGU.

Audi 304

Audi Energy Storage Hybrid Diesel 304

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 The ceramic brakes make a sound similar to sliding out on gravel, or swooshing through water. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2014

Saleen has also applied its high-efficiency drivetrain cooling system, comprising a larger volume radiator, upsampled cooling fans, and a high-flow water pump to help maintain consistent temperatures in more stressful performance applications. Mid-chassis air is directed across the carbon fiber accents stretching between the taillights.

Tesla 239

Tesla Carbon Fiber All-Electric Carbon 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

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. This synthetic fuel is produced using renewable energy from water and CO 2 or from organic residual materials such as straw and plant clippings.

Audi 150

Audi Gas Available Standards 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The Toyota Mirai fuel cell sedan features a CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) Stack Frame which is produced at the assembly area of Toyota’s Motomachi Plant, formerly the LFA Works. Fuel cell stack. An earlier Toyota video providing more detail on the fuel cell stack itself. Chassis and fuel cell system assembly. Final assembly.

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Fuel Vehicles Toyota Lexus 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Audi and its partners produce the fuel using renewable energies, water and CO 2 or from waste materials like straw and plant clippings. Audi e-gas.

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Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes.

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Gas Gas-Electric Universal Colorado 297

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

While high-performance cars generally contain carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) to reduce weight, the partners moved away from the fixed idea of using CFRP. RN30’s power is supplied by a high-performance 2.0-liter As a racing machine designed for race tracks, the RN30 must be lightweight and have a low center of gravity.

Hyundai 150

Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. They store 19 kilograms (41.9

Audi 150

Audi Gas Gasoline Available 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Hydrogen Production R&D: High-Temperature Water Splitting compatible with renewable and sustainable energy sources; Advanced Compression; and Advanced Vacuum Insulation for automotive applications. AOI 1 Topic 1: Hydrogen Production R&D: Advanced High‐Temperature Water Splitting. the stack cannot be in a furnace).

Hydrogen 150

Hydrogen Fuel Climate Production 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

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. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

If energy-consuming slip can be avoided, it reduces the supply of torque to the affected wheel. in), it can ford through water more than half a meter (1.6 That is why the body of the Audi AI:TRAIL is made of a mixture of high-tech steel, aluminum and carbon fiber. The electronics coordinate driving stability and traction.

Audi 186

Audi Concept Light Electric 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

Algae cultures tend to be relatively dilute, and the energy requirement to remove water from the cultures can be a significant portion of the energy balance. saline water). Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

The stack is integrated with the drive motor, gear box, power control unit, voltage control unit, hydrogen and air supply system and turbo compressor in compact packaging underneath the hood. In addition, they plan to use carbon capture for their reformation of natural gas to hydrogen. Earlier post.).

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Congress Commercial Fuel Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The amount of water on fuel cell electrolyte membranes has a substantial influence on electricity generation efficiency. Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). mm and weight of 102 g.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Argonne National Laboratory seeks to disrupt the steel industry by developing a potentially zero-carbon ironmaking process that eliminates the use of coke or natural gas and requires less energy than current processes. 3D-Printed Ceramic Thermocatalytic CO 2 Reactor with High Carbon Conversion and Energy Efficiencies - $3,100,104.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Li-ion 284

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.,

BMW 247

BMW New York London Production 247

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.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

With the towing package, the Lexus 450h+ is rated to tow up-to 2,000 pounds, where the battery-supplied torque will make easy work when towing a boat or camper up a grade. No faux carbon fiber anywhere in the interior, but there is plenty of leather with top stitching, and more soft than hard surfaces.

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The batteries at the center of the vehicle supply the electric motor at the front axle with energy. The electric energy is then stored in water-cooled lithium-ion battery packs from A123 Systems ( earlier post ) and when the driver needs the stored power, the front motor drives the two front wheels through a differential during acceleration.

Porsche 290

Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In a PEM fuel cell, hydrogen is supplied to the anode, where it is broken down into protons and electrons. The protons migrate through the membrane to the cathode, where they react with the oxygen present in air to form water vapor. Meanwhile, outside the stack the electrons supply the electrical power.

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

The carbon footprint is as small as practical: there are no spectators, and the cars and teams travel on a specially greened-up ship. Extreme E invests in local environmental projects at each site, and buys carbon offsets to compensate for what emissions it cannot avoid. The front and rear motors are traditionally cooled with water.”.

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Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Fuel Charging 67

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

This advanced heat-resistant coating is regularly used in Formula One cars and is applied in a plasma spray to the carbon-fiber diffuser to protect it from the exhaust gases. With fewer moving parts and air bearings, turbines do not need oil lubrication or water-cooling systems, all of which offers considerable weight-saving benefits.

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Extended Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. A container for four traction batteries of various sizes works in tandem with a photovoltaic system that is capable of supplying up to 20 kW of power on sunny days. mi) on a single tank, with nothing more than a few drops of water leaving the tailpipe.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The inner layer consists of a matrix of gas-proof polyamide, while a second layer of mixed carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) ensures extremely high strength. The third layer made of glass fiber helps visualize any external influences. They can hold 19 kilograms (41.9

Audi 150

Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. To restore balance we must protect the oxygen-producing biomass of Earth and reduce the amount of carbon emissions.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Cars That Think

MAY 15, 2024

It can look like leather, textile, brushed steel, wood, carbon fiber, almost anything, and can take light from all angles as well, and can be in different colors. We have zero emissions to air and water. Do you have professional supply chain? So our solar cell can convert any light energy to electrical energy.

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Recharge Solar Buy All-Electric 84

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The front end of the battery is equipped with the Battery Management Controller (BMC) which performs safety, diagnostic and monitoring functions and also regulates the battery’s temperature in the Battery Junction Controller (interface to energy supply for the motor). Early display cutaway of the e-Golf battery pack. Bottom right.

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

For instance, sustainable materials throughout decreases the carbon footprint considerably. The lid is made from a unique, sustainable composite material derived from sugar-cane waste, reinforced with carbon fiber, as used in Formula 1. It has to withstand attempts by nature to get inside the car in the form of water and dirt.

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Mercedes Range Cars Electric 273

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

It starts with the basic shape of the body, cradling the smooth-surfaced dome of the greenhouse as it flows like a water droplet towards the rear. The VISION EQXX solar roof’s 117 solar cells feed the 12-volt battery, which supplies power to auxiliary consumers such as the navigation system. m² and the reduced rear track.

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Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259