Green Cars News

APRIL 13, 2011

In a bid to make vehicles more fuel efficient, many manufacturers are focusing on weight reduction – and it appears that aluminium may hold the key to reducing weight safely.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A look at the documents shows that the refreshed Model X is lighter than its predecessor , with the new flagship SUV having a curb weight of 5,219 lbs. This ~4% weight reduction seems to be partly due to the fact that the new Model X’s battery is ~14% lighter than last year’s Model X Long Range Plus.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

These components that are relevant for both ICE and EVs leverage alternative materials such as composites and carbon fiber to deliver weight reduction benefits. With lighter weight, the components also offer range benefits for EVs, which could extract more driving range from a given battery pack capacity itself.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2021

The good news is these short hops are prime targets for replacement by clean technologies like electric and hydrogen aircraft. Alternative transport: Companies and individuals should commit to substantial reduction in private jet use.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

Magna has had the global unveiling of its next-generation 800V eDrive solution that sets new standards in efficiency, power-to-weight ratio and torque density, at CES 2024. It offers enhanced flexibility due to its lightweight (75 kg) design and 20% reduction in height from Magna’s prior generation eDrive.

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Teslarati

MARCH 11, 2024

Porsche used lightweight construction techniques to reduce the weight of the Taycan Turbo GT by up to 75 kg compared to the Taycan Turbo S. This weight reduction was achieved through the use of carbon fiber, lightweight seats, and the removal of some comfort features, among others.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Japanese carmaker Honda is making a concerted effort to reduce the weight of its vehicles. According to a report in The Nikkei, the company is adopting new design and assembly methods such as welding outer panels to the frame rather than assembling the ceiling, side and other panels – this will reduce the use of [.].

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Teslarati

MARCH 29, 2024

These trucks run the same route, carrying the same load (no load reduction for weight) as the diesel trucks running this route but at substantially lower operating cost. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Now, it’s about scale. Just send a message to simon@teslarati.com to give us a heads up.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2023

“While this study may heighten concerns, it’s worth remembering that excess weight reduces fuel economy in gas-powered vehicles, too.” “Most buyers will likely use their Lightning with a lighter load, resulting in a much smaller range reduction.”

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Update: The fifth paragraph was edited to note that the tonnage refers to clamping force, not weight.” The news comes after some parts of an IDRA casting machine were seen in assembly at Gigafactory Texas earlier this year, thought to be one of the Cybertruck-producing Giga Presses.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

OneD adds silicon nanowires to graphite EV battery anode material to boost range and cut charging time, while also reducing weight. Over the last decade, Chinese suppliers have flooded the market for polysilicon – high-purity silicon – market with cheap supplies, making new U.S. Nanowires are ultra-thin wires.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 12, 2023

With these price adjustments in place, Tesla has ensured that the Model Y Long Range would qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s $7,500 federal tax credit. Similar to other Model Y variants, the reduction translates to a $13,000 price drop. .

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Baua Electric

APRIL 26, 2024

These EV tires also feature long-lasting tread compounds to help drivers get more miles out of their tires – and this matters because the weight of EVs wears out tires faster. If you want a quiet cabin, they could be the way to go, as some, such as Goodyear’s, come with noise-reduction technology. Get started here. –ad*

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2022

When non-Elect P Zero All Season Plus tires have been fitted on vehicles, the Pirelli product has shown a reduction of rolling resistance by 15 percent, translating to direct improvement of the EV battery life cycle. Tires equipped with PNCS have shown a 5 percent reduction in cabin noise versus the leading OEM competitor.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 24, 2011

As it bids to lower fuel consumption across its vehicle range, Ford is now investigating the use of the MuCell microcellular foam injection moulding process to potentially reduce the weight of its vehicles. Developed and patented by MIT, MuCell involves the highly controlled use of a gas such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen during its [.].

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

GKN Driveline launched its coaxial eAxle in its first application across Volvo’s range of T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrids, picking up an Automotive News PACE Innovation Award in 2016. This level of integration has significant benefits when it comes to packaging the eDrive unit within the new taxi’s chassis. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! READ MORE: Give credit where it’s due!

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

These trucks run the same route, carrying the same load (no load reduction for weight) as the diesel trucks running this route but at substantially lower operating cost. Priestley posted the update as the EPA released its new heavy duty truck rules. Now, it’s about scale. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Other improvements that were rolled out to the Taycan include a new active chassis, standard adaptive air suspension for the entire line, an advanced powertrain with a new rear-axle motor with up to 80 kW more power than its predecessor, and a weight reduction of up to 15 kg (33 lbs).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

JV with Aircom As the EV adoption in India is picking up rapidly and offering several business opportunities, there’s also awareness in the component industry for the need for making these vehicles lighter is a challenge, as the battery weight is the major weight of the vehicle.

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Teslarati

MAY 27, 2021

In the case of airplanes, the weight of the fuel actually provided rigidity to the wing, reducing wing flutter, or the vibrations of the wings due to airflow. Musk noted that a structural battery pack could provide a 10% mass reduction and an opportunity for a 12% range increase for its vehicles. . Credit: US Patent Office.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Active flow control can enable the design of simpler, smaller and more aerodynamically efficient structures that help reduce aircraft weight, drag, and fuel consumption. That could reduce the penalties related to the vertical tail that aircraft currently pay in drag and weight. of Newport News, Va.,

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

The Model Y crossover had several trim levels that, due to weight, did not meet the United States definition of an SUV and, due to its classification, was priced out of the $7,500 tax credit as non-SUV’s have a price limit of $55,000. All Model Y trims are now eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. I’d love to hear from you!

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

Honda has been working on its own all-solid-state battery tech and last year said that it’s targeting a 50% reduction in weight—or, to put it another way, a 50% boost in energy density by weight. The post Honda CEO: Solid-state batteries may enable affordable small EV by 2030 appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

reduction in the coefficient of drag (Cd), which Hyundai said could be worth 3.7 7 sedan follows the Ioniq 6 in emphasizing aero, while Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQXX concept shows that with upcoming EVs, it’s also aiming to emphasize aero a lot more—and cut weight. The automakers claim to have seen a 2.8% The Volkswagen ID.7

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

SUPERSAGA is planned to be equipped with high torque and low weight dual axial motor all-wheel-drive system with an estimated zero to sixty acceleration time of 4.6 If you are an EV manufacturer or EV Dealer or EV Supporter who want to share news related to electric vehicles on our website, please send an email to crm@electricvehicles.in.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Since the original Roadster featured a 56 kWh pack and 245 miles of range, presumably the new pack is ~78 kWh with a resulting range of ~331 miles (533 km). There is a “slight” increase in the battery weight, Tesla noted, but Tesla has managed to deliver the great increase in capacity within the same footprint. —i.e.,

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Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 9, 2021

We know how important electrification is to reach our CO2 reduction targets. Placing the largest e-truck order to date at Volvo, we put action behind our ambition to reach 45% CO2 reduction target by 2030,” explains Niklas Andersson, Executive Vice President and Head of Logistics Division at DFDS. Press Release .

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Teslarati

JUNE 30, 2023

The eMCV’s tube chassis and lack of body panels allow for a reduction in weight compared to the regular Hummer EV. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. The eMCV’s redesigned front and rear bumpers provide the military vehicle with better approach and departure angles as well.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 21, 2023

benefits from having been put on a SlimFast diet, shedding mass in a weight reduction program to properly balance the thing for bespoke duty on the twist Pikes Peak circuit where agility is key along with outright speed. Speeds of 60 mph showed up in less than two seconds. This year’s event is on June 25.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

These are used for 2W and 3W battery applications, as the battery pack sizes are smaller and the weight can be handled by one or two persons. Reduction in the upfront cost of EV, as battery ownership is replaced by battery leasing. weight, dimensions and ergonomics). Autonomous.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 7, 2023

Used Teslas will now qualify for the $4,000 tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that is applicable for electric vehicles (EVs), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). It must have a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds. I’d love to chat!

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Teslarati

JUNE 23, 2022

Both vehicles boast some incredible specs but do seem to maintain the Lotus’ dedication to weight reduction and aerodynamics. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! The post Lotus brings its new Hyper EVs to Goodwood Festival of Speed appeared first on TESLARATI. What do you think of the article?

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

While operating, XG worked with leading companies such as Ford for noise reduction and light-weighting using graphene-enhanced PU foam as well as Callaway Golf Company for graphene-enhanced golf balls. There were also previous announcements, including an MoU with Sinochem Plastics and Yuyao PGS.

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Teslarati

APRIL 29, 2021

While the CyberLandr adds 1,200 pounds to the weight of the Cybertruck, there is only an estimated 5% reduction in range. RECENT CYBERTRUCK NEWS: RAM TRX pickup spotted at Tesla’s Fremont factory in apparent Cybertruck benchmark tests.

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Teslarati

MAY 24, 2022

The current ratings often overweight reduction of negative impacts while neglecting positive impacts.” ” Streur’s company Calvert is a unit of Morgan Stanley and has a “full weight” of Tesla-like companies in its U.S. Large Cap Core Responsible Index Fund. I’d love to hear from you!

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 31, 2023

This will probably reduce the overall weight of the envisioned electric motorcycle. Compared to hub motors, where the motor and wheels rotate at the same speed, this new drivetrain features gear reduction. A simple transmission system connected the mid-engine to the rear wheels. The rear axle housing finishes the wheel.

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