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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. Porsche engineers and designers have named the newly developed carbon roof structure the “exoskeleton”.
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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. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
At the IAA 2018 exhibition in Hannover, FPT Industrial launched its new e-Powertrain organization. The engine, shown with this specific homologation configuration for the first time, is presented in a parallel-hybrid configuration, one which enhances the already low emissions. The other powertrain elements are the FPT Industrial 2835.6
Green Car Congress
MAY 24, 2018
Toyota’s hydrogen tanks are made of extra-thick carbon fiber and are built to withstand major impacts. At present, Mirai is sold in eleven countries: Japan, the United States, and nine countries in Europe. Previously, the hydrogen tanks were assembled at the Honsha plant on a smaller scale.
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DECEMBER 11, 2018
In the expensive carbon fiber 700 bar non-conformable hydrogen gas cylinders, which are employed in today’s first generation hydrogen vehicles, 5 kg of hydrogen occupies a volume of about 125 L, thus placing unwanted constraints on the automobile design. . … wt% and 50 kgH 2 /m 3 for 5 kg of hydrogen. Antonelli et al.
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OCTOBER 30, 2022
For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. In 2018, Beijing and Shanghai had 9,368 pure electric buses constituting 55% of the combined fleet, all initially powered by a 50% purchase subsidy.
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For instance, Kia Motors integrated the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) into its production lines in 2018, enhancing worker safety by reducing the risk of injuries through AI-assisted wearable technology. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) autonomously navigate factory floors, transporting materials efficiently while adapting to obstacles.
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