Green Car Congress
APRIL 9, 2018
says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected. Moody’s Japan K.K.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2013
Current state-of-the-art hydrogen storage vessels for fuel cell electric vehicles are cost prohibitive because of the necessary carbon fiber. This project will seek to reduce the cost of these vessels by 25% by using less expensive fibers in a graded construction of the vessel wall. Composite Technology Development, Inc.
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2013
GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2017
These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable. The award is from the FY 2017 Vehicle Technologies Program-Wide Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0001629) issued in December 2016. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2).
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2016
kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2017
Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. mi)—that equates to fuel costs of only about €4 (US$4.23) (as of: March 2017). In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 lb per 62.1 mi) in the NEDC.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2013
The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. More efficient gasoline engines. Clean diesel. Vehicle electrification. Earlier post.).
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