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Sono crash-tests its Sion solar EV, says panels "behave as predicted"

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The company said in a press release that those panels "behave as predicted," with no splintering of the polymer-based material in a 31-mph frontal crash test, confirming no additional risk to vehicle.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The ultra high-strength outer shell comprises two layers: an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and an outer layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). The CNG model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 211 km/h (131.1 The inner layer is a gas-tight polyamide vessel.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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In the interests of optimizing the range, the top speed is electronically limited to 160 km/h (99 mph). Steel/ferrous materials account for around half of the vehicle weight (51.4%) in the new B-Class Electric Drive, followed by polymer materials with around 17% and light alloys (12.8%) as the third-largest group. The B-class takes 7.9

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Dongfeng Citroën unveils electric version of C-Elysée sedan; E-MEHARI

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The Citroën E-MEHARI, styled by Courrèges and shown earlier this year at the Geneva show, uses LMP (lithium metal polymer) batteries developed by the Bolloré group. Top speed reaches 110 km/h (68 mph) and urban-cycle vehicle range 200 km (124 miles).

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Caltech, JPL designed megasupramolecule fuel additive reduces intensity of post-impact fuel explosions

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In the wake of the 1977 Tenerife airport disaster (583 killed in a post-crash fireball), researchers looked into the possibility of using ultralong, associative polymers as a fuel additive to increase the drop diameter in the post-impact mist, thereby limiting the event to a relatively cool, short-lived fire.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 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. seconds (A4 Avant g-tron: 8.5 Its top speed is 226 km/h (140.4 mi) on natural gas in the NEDC cycle. kilogram (1.3

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Bolloré Bluecar EV being assembled at Groupe Renault plant in Dieppe

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The Bluecar is a two-door, four-seat vehicle equipped with a 35 kW nominal (50 kW peak) electric motor powered by a 30 kWh Lithium polymer battery pack. Top speed is electronically limited to 120 km/h (75 mph). Range on the city cycle is 250 km (155 miles) and on the highway cycle is 150 km (93 miles).

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