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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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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. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019.

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Toyota moves to expand mass-production of fuel cell stacks and hydrogen tanks towards ten-fold increase post-2020

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Manufacturing both components at scale is critical to achieving lower system costs and wider availability for further growth and sales of FCEVs. Toyota’s hydrogen tanks are made of extra-thick carbon fiber and are built to withstand major impacts.

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Bionic Hand Gives Amputees Sense of Touch

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The Ability Hand is available in the United States for patients age 13 or older. The Ability Hand contains six motors housed in a carbon fiber casing. Pierre , 2018–2019 U.S. MAKING PROSTHETIC LIMBS ACCESSIBLE. Akhtar originally wanted to work with people with amputations as a physician. www.youtube.com.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Also available on the Sierra was the Teen Driver.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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The dynamic torque vectoring, only available on the all-wheel drive model, will take the handling up a notch. The 8-speed transmission is well-tuned for torque to be available through the full shift band. A range of optional configurations are available. Other Luxury Sport Sedans We’ve Tested: Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail. Bridging the past and present. Ponies in the puddle.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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Sales will commence in spring 2018, price to be announced closer to market launch. The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP).

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