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APRIL 12, 2010

BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. First, the raw feedstock to make carbon fibers–just call it a “polacrylonitrile-based precursor&# –is made in Japan by a joint venture between SGL and Mitsubishi Rayon and flown to the U.S. April 7th, 2010. By John Voelcker Senior Editor.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 133

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MARCH 24, 2014

(c) The sketch of Li 2 O 2 grown on a coral-like carbon fiber. A non-aqueous Li-air (Li-O 2 ) battery comprises a metallic lithium anode; a porous cathode (usually carbon-based materials with or without catalysts); and nonaqueous electrolyte (Li þ -containing solution). Credit: ACS, Shui et al. Click to enlarge. Batteries'

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

percent stake in SGL Carbon SE, reflecting its strengthening of focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture. The BMW Group and the SGL Group already operate a joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (B Earlier post.). BMW AG has secured a 15.16

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JANUARY 18, 2016

the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, has developed innovative microwave carbonization and plasma surface treatment technologies to support the increased production and use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) in automobiles, high-speed railcars and aircraft.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: Apps could help electric-car drivers see how much they''re saving, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedans are being recalled, and Nissan''s R&D chief says carbon fiber is for making airplanes, but not cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. What can you save driving an electric car?

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Electric Cars Hybrid 84

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JANUARY 14, 2013

2014 Corvette Stingray. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L Highlights include: 2014 6.2L The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale in the third quarter of 2013. Click to enlarge. V-8 VVT DI (LT1) Direct Injection Fuel System for Chevrolet Corvette.

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

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MARCH 31, 2014

The US DOE recently awarded $17 million to 17 FY 2014 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II projects to further develop Phase I projects and to produce a prototype or equivalent within two years. Selected vehicle and hydrogen technology projects are: FY 2014 SBIR Phase II vehicle projects. Lead organization. Description.

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MARCH 2, 2016

Toho Tenax Europe GmbH (TTE), the German subsidiary of Toho Tenax, itself the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, has developed an integrated production system for carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that enables manufactured composite parts to be optimized for required shapes and properties.

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OCTOBER 25, 2014

Mercedes-Benz received two MATERIALICA Design and Technology Awards at the MATERIALICA 2014 trade fair for materials applications, surface technology and product engineering in Munich. The first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

Johnson Controls and its partners are working to reduce the use of metals in vehicle seat structures by replacing them with multi-material systems in the CAMISMA (carbon-amide-metal-based interior structure using a multi-material system approach) research project. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

Carbon fiber is not a cheap material. The expense of its carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) chassis might lead you to assume repairing it would be a wallet-draining nightmare--but.' If it was, we''d all be driving around in cars made from it--rather than it being limited to a few supercars and high-end sports cars.

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Carbon Fiber BMW 2014 Cheap 120

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 Due to the fuel’s high hydrogen content, a CNG automobile emits approximately 20% less carbon dioxide than a comparable gasoline model.

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APRIL 1, 2014

Ricardo’s TorqStor technology combines a modular, high efficiency, carbon-fiber composite construction flywheel with a magnetic coupling and gearing system to provide for a scalable range of energy storage capacities for different equipment applications. Ricardo’s TorqStor. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 9, 2011

If you, like us, think the modern-day MINIs are simply getting too big to be called a mini, then never fear as the automaker is reportedly set to launch its smallest model yet. MINI showed off a new concept car the recent 2011 Geneva Motor Show called the Rocketman, which is probably the closest we’ll ever get to a modern-day version of the.

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This 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder was purchased by our seller in 2010, and it received the 2z engine and a six-speed transmission in a swap in 2014. The front end has been repainted because of rock chips, and this 109,000-mile car has been garaged and not driven in the snow.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

A team led by Local Motors is 3D-printing a full vehicle body over 44 hours during the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 and will follow it up with a first drive set to take place the morning of Saturday, 13 September. SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON carbon fiber-reinforced compound. IMTS 2014 is runing 8-13 September.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

On a pound-per-pound basis, wet-spun carbon nanotube-based fibers developed at Rice University can carry up to four times as much electrical current as copper cables of the same mass, according to new study by researchers there. However, a series of tests at Rice showed its wet-spun carbon nanotube fiber still handily beat copper.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

It''s uniquely styled, features high-tech carbon fiber reinforced plastic construction and the minimalist interior is awash with sustainable materials. BMW''s first full-scale production electric car isn''t a vehicle done by half measures.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

A radical design and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic body shell make the i3 unlike most other cars on the road. In contrast, other German automakers have taken a more conservative approach with their electric cars; the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive and 2015.'

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The 2014 BMW i3 is the most audacious expansion of a well-known car brand in many years.

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JUNE 22, 2015

Teijin Limited announced that carbon fiber sheet pre-impregnated with matrix resin, or prepreg, made by Toho Tenax Co., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, is used in the lightweight body of a new 1.1 MW electric racecar operated by Team APEV with Monster Sport.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

The number of MW shipped grew by more than 65% compared to 2014. Fiscal year 2017 funding will also be targeted at the development of low-cost, high-strength precursors for carbon fibers that can be used in vehicular hydrogen storage vessels. 2015 also saw the world’s first fuel cell vehicles for sale.

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Industrial Industry Fuel Carbon Fiber 253

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

As a result, Toray Group’s net sales of materials for automotive applications grew about 10% a year in the period from fiscal year 2014 to 2016 compared with about 2% annual growth for the number of global automobile production, achieving about five times the growth of automobile production.　.

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Europe Carbon Fiber Automobile Vehicles 150

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APRIL 7, 2014

The results suggest that the sugars recovered are promising alternatives for fermentation to ethanol, whereas the phenolic oligomers show potential for the production of aromatic chemicals, resins, binders, coatings, adhesives, carbon fibers, and asphalt. 2014) “Production of Clean Pyrolytic Sugars for Fermentation.”

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MAY 24, 2018

Toyota’s hydrogen tanks are made of extra-thick carbon fiber and are built to withstand major impacts. Toyota introduced the mass-produced fuel cell sedan, the Mirai, in December 2014. Previously, the hydrogen tanks were assembled at the Honsha plant on a smaller scale. Expanding sales.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L Volkswagen has already produced 50 units at its plant in Osnabrück; the other 200 will be produced and delivered in spring 2014. kWh to cover more than 0.6

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JULY 7, 2012

The new BMW i3 will enter production in Leipzig at the end of 2013, followed by the BMW i8 in 2014. In addition to the electric drive modules, Landshut will provide body parts from CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) for the BMW i made models. The new BMW i models are the first pure electric drive cars from the BMW Group.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2015

In 2014, R&D Magazine recognized BETAMATE 1630 as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced in the past year. BETAMATE 1630 enables the use of dissimilar substrates, such as carbon fiber composites with aluminum or light-weight steel, to achieve a weight savings of 70 – 100 kg per vehicle.

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F-150 Ford Carbon Fiber 2014 150

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The performance-oriented version of the 2014 Silverado regular cab combines a reduced curb weight with the performance of the new 420 hp (313 kW) 6.2L A lowered ride height, a rear stabilizer bar and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes complement the Cheyenne concept’s high-performance character with enhanced handling and braking capability.

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Silverado Concept Carbon Fiber Chevrolet 220

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. The BMW 8 Series Concept and the all-new BMW M5 will also be featured.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The fuel cells market is growing rapidly, and has seen an annual growth rate of 30% every year since 2010 as well as $2 billion annual revenue in 2014. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber for Use in Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel Applications.

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APRIL 6, 2014

The carbon fiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb). In March 2014, ABB announced that it would be building the world’s largest network of new-generation, fast chargers for electric cars in China. Earlier post.).

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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. Asterion is based on a monocoque made entirely of carbon fiber.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

It may have a body of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), but the 2014 BMW i3 may be cheaper to repair (and hence to insure).' Today on Green Car Reports: We run down what happened on a second Tesla Model S road trip, BMW i3 repairs may not be as pricey as feared, and we tell you all about Honda''s hybrids.

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JUNE 20, 2015

In 2014, Boeing proposed the possibility of using green diesel at a low blending ratio to produce aviation drop-in fuel. However, this additional processing induces increased cost and a lower product yield, noted a December 2014 IATA report on alternative fuels—a disincentive for producers to make biojet fuel. bio-oils and fats).

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Diesel Green Energy 2014 150

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JULY 22, 2013

Designed from the ground up to be an electric car, the BMW i3 uses the industry’s first mass produced carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell mounted on an aluminum chassis. It will arrive in US showrooms in the second quarter of 2014.

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