Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Automobili Lamborghini (part of the Volkswagen Group) unveiled its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4, at the 2014 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. All-electric range is 50 km (31 miles). Asterion is based on a monocoque made entirely of carbon fiber.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. miles) on electric power. In designing car bodies, developers will intelligently use new combinations of materials, including carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2014

Saleen Automotive unveiled its FOURSIXTEEN Tesla Model S-based (the 85 kWh performance model) vehicle at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this past weekend. Mid-chassis air is directed across the carbon fiber accents stretching between the taillights. FOURSIXTEEN. lick to enlarge. Electric (Battery)'

Tesla 239

Tesla Carbon Fiber All-Electric Carbon 239

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. kWh lithium-ion battery pack at the rear—enough for up to 50 km (31 miles) of all-electric driving. The brake calipers grip large, carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire size is 285/30 R 21.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. of its total 2,493,918 vehicle sales.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Cars That Think

APRIL 25, 2024

The challenge—in which 3,800 teams from 100 countries participated—was to “design and build a safe, quiet, ultra-compact, near-VTOL personal flying device capable of flying 20 miles [32 kilometers] while carrying a single person.” But that explanation is as plausible as any. Where Are They Now? Spoiler alert: It didn’t happen. meter wide, 6.1-meter-long

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Kansas Fusion Universal Personal 85

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

In 2014, it will not be the fastest car that wins the World Endurance Championship series and the 24 hours of Le Mans, rather it will be the car that goes the furthest with a defined amount of energy. mile lap and only has 1.23 gallons of fuel available. The center of gravity is significantly lower than the previous model.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. With its battery fully charged, the BMW i8 Concept Roadster can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

The design was chosen in May 2014 from more than 200 submitted to Local Motors by the company’s online co-creation community after launching a call for entries. Made from a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic material by SABIC, the current model of the Strati takes approximately 44 hours to print 212 layers. Earlier post.).

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Motors Motoring Motor Carbon Fiber 150

Baua Electric

JULY 11, 2023

And quantity can also be reached best upcoming riding indisposed the price of the era, which depends upon valuable metals, precision production and dear carbon fiber-wrapped tanks. The primary-generation Mirai debuted in December 2014. “Once we hit a tipping point, there will be explosive expansion.”

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Kentucky Gasoline Toyota Hydrogen 40

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Lexus isn’t standing still with its popular NX line of compact crossovers, which debuted in 2014. The Lexus NX 450h+ is rated at 37 miles per gallon when running in hybrid mode after an impressive 36 miles of all-electric driving range. EPA rates the 450h+ at 84 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). With the 14.5-gallon

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. liters/100 km, which equates to approximately 95 miles per US gallon, with CO 2 emissions of less than 59 grams per kilometer. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

kWh pack), which Audi presented in November 2014. Every tank is made up of several layers: the inner tank made with gas-tight polyamide is wrapped in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). Earlier post.). Earlier post.) The torque can be varied continuously for both axles.

Audi 150

Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) With this charge it can travel an average daily distance of about 30 miles (50 km), which is often enough to serve most consumers’ needs. Both owners drove an average of 12,000 total miles in the year.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

miles) and at least eight years in operation. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Second life.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150