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Lux: carbon fiber to go mainstream in automobiles by 2025

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Driven by a faster-than-expected pace of technology development, carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) will be poised to gain widespread adoption for automotive lightweighting by 2025, according to a new report from Lux Research, “Scaling Up Carbon Fiber: Roadmap to Automotive Adoption.”. Earlier post.)

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New Qualcomm Safety Car BMW i8 Coupé makes its debut in Chile; wireless charging

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The system uses no cable connections and charges this special BMW i8 Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 1.9 Other enhancements include a roll bar, rear wing and rear hatch made of carbon fiber, a front splitter, sports seats from the BMW M4 GTS, 4-point belt, a roof-mounted signal light system, BMW M carbon ceramic brakes and a sports chassis.

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Teijin commercializing new high-performance Li-ion separators with flourine-based coating; output improved up to 20%

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Teijin will offer two types of separators under the Lielsort brand, including a highly heat-resistant separator the company developed in 2007. The highly heat-resistant separator coated with Teijinconex meta-aramid fibers maintains its shape even at 250°C. to sell both separators. The Seoul-based company began operating in January.

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Bionic Hand Gives Amputees Sense of Touch

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He earned a bachelor's degree in biology in 2007 from Loyola University in Chicago. The Ability Hand contains six motors housed in a carbon fiber casing. The Ability Hand is connected by Bluetooth to a smartphone app, which provides users another way to configure and control the hand's movements.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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The Audi TFSI intake valves close much earlier than usual; in connection with increased pressure in the intake manifold, this reduces throttling losses. The third layer made of glass fiber helps visualize any external influences. They are permanently active but only one of them is connected to the engine. Internal connectivity.

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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The primary interfaces of the power electronics are its traction network connection to the battery; 3-phase connection to the electric motor; connector from the DC/DC converter to the 12-V electrical system; and a connection for the high-voltage power distributor. Connecting the power electronics. Bottom left.

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GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

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Segway has worked collaboratively with GM to develop and deliver multiple copies of the drivetrain platform that seamlessly connect to and power the various EN-Vs. This collaboration created “The Boss” Chevrolet Tahoe, which brought autonomous vehicle operation to life in 2007. The Xiao EN-V model. Click to enlarge.

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