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JUNE 4, 2014
Ford Lightweight Concept. Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.
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JANUARY 10, 2011
Mercedes-AMG plans to begin production of the SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar ( earlier post ) in 2013, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG during the company’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show. SLS AMG E-CELL Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
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JUNE 18, 2014
Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. The result of this is reflected in the Ford concept. Forged aluminum connecting rods saved 40%.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
The Audi Sport quattro concept. At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). The Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone. Click to enlarge.
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The occupant protection concept is rounded off by standard safety equipment. The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. Click to enlarge. These methods have been in use successfully in BMW workshops since 2003.
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JANUARY 6, 2015
In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. Another key element of the body design concept is the innovative saloon-door-style door system featuring rear-hinged rear doors. The crash-responsive beltlines underneath the side windows are vital here.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). There is no mechanical connection between the front and rear axles; as an e quattro, the A7 Sportback h-tron quattro features fully electronic management of torque distribution.
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