Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2013

However, with many car OEMs recently dropping prices and offering more choice and improved performance, full electric vehicles are on the verge of leaving their eco niche of environmentally aware and socially responsible buyers, illustrated by car OEMs such as BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen investing heavily in electrification.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

The body and roof of the e-tron GT are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the car uses the same multi-material construction philosophy as other Audi vehicles like the A8. That’s what the MEB platform will be to Audi for small and medium electric vehicles, with the PPE platform focused toward medium and large EVs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Their processing capability does not yet meet the required industrial production rates, particularly in the automobile industry, in part due to the number of units to be produced, environmental standards, and so on. Fiber-reinforced composites have been developed in close collaboration with fiber producers (carbon fiber, glass fiber, etc.);

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Ford Mustang has always been known for affordable -- or affordable-ish -- performance. liter V8 to go along with an eight-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle and carbon-fiber driveshaft. Other standard or available features include a dry-sump oil system, magnesium wheels, titanium exhaust, and carbon-ceramic brakes.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Most of the projects will support the goals of EV Everywhere, an Energy Department program that aims to make PEVs as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The new FOA supports the President’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, which seeks to make the United States the first country to produce a wide array of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models (including plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles) by 2022 that are as affordable and convenient as current gasoline powered vehicles we drive today.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2022

With this vast power and the enhanced delivery afforded by the twin rear-drive unit, Lucid Air Sapphire will accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in less than two seconds, from zero to 100 mph in less than four seconds, and the standing quarter mile in under 9 seconds.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

The Institute will focus on solving the cross-cutting manufacturing challenges that stand in the way of producing new synthetic tissues and organs—such as improving the availability, reproducibility, accessibility, and standardization of manufacturing materials, technologies, and processes to create tissue and organ products.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Every version is fitted as standard with a Stop/Start system (reducing fuel consumption by up to 4%) and brake energy recovery mode (cutting CO 2 by around 4%). It was therefore important to us to build the most fuel-efficient Golf ever, which at the same time had to remain affordable. And we’ve succeeded in doing that. l/100km (37.9

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Cars That Think

APRIL 25, 2024

Barrett-Gonzalez explains that “The kinds of safety criteria that we hold to are enforced by rules and regulations, such as the US government’s FAR 23 airworthiness standards that govern small airplanes and FAR 27 standards for smaller helicopters.” And then, only maybe Elon Musk and half a dozen other people could afford it.”

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

That means that the traditional budget-level derailleurs and chains are now being replaced by top-tier European transmissions and carbon fiber-reinforced drive belts. The weather-sealed gearbox is maintenance-free, just like the industry-leading Gates Carbon Belt drive found on the bike. It’s a brave new world.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2016

This novel design affords remarkable battery performance with a low interfacial impedance, stable voltage profile and long cycle life, due to its high conductive surface area, stable electrolyte/electrode interface, and negligible volume fluctuation. The gravimetric specific capacity of a standard Li-metal anode is 3,860 mAh/g.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

That means finding economically viable solutions that our customers can afford. Work to reduce the glass’s weight led to collaboration with Saint Gobain Sekurit with the aim of saving between 30 and 50% compared with present-day standards. Our strategy is to reduce weight in a way that benefits everybody. —Laurent Taupin.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. We wanted a car that is affordable and fun while driving. Click to enlarge. One key to Visio.M’s high energy efficiency is its light weight; without the battery, Visio.M weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs).

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

But from a feathery (for an electric vehicle) 3,900-pound curb weight to wind-cheating aerodynamics, the carbon-fiber-bodied EQXX is designed for pure efficiency, not winning stoplight races. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. The Benz sipped electrons at 8.7

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tested to meet the high-load and safety standards (480lbs rated) demanded for hauling stuff, kids, and pets – and lightweight. Also included standard are hydraulic disc brakes, Schwalbe Moto X tires, single-sided proprietary carbon fiber fork, daytime running lights, custom double kickstand, and detachable pedals.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Innovative use of lighter-weight carbon-fiber panels in the upper body, roof headers, back panel, and dash panel. In addition, the Bendix Wingman Advanced Collision Mitigation system comes standard in the LT Series. An all-new shape with a sloped windshield and wedged cab for improved aerodynamics.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Faurecia has earmarked composites as a key enabler for vehicle lightweighting and is concentrating its R&D efforts in two directions: developing affordable carbon fiber and reaching automotive industry cycle times of one part per minute. The “one-shot” project, led by Faurecia's Franco-German R&D teams, started in 2014.

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

The biggest of these discounts and subsequently the most affordable of the models (aside from one for kids) is the NIU KQi1 Pro Electric Kick Scooter for $269.98 1,599) Vanpowers UrbanGlide Standard e-bike: $999 (Reg. 1,799) Vanpowers UrbanGlide Pro e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. 1,899) Velotric Nomad 1 e-bike: $1,299 (Reg.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift. million; by those cockeyed standards, the SF90 is a relative bargain. The SF90 also beat its previous record holder, the LaFerrari, by 0.7 km circuit.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

That’s still a great bike, and we’ll discuss it next, but the more affordable $799 Lectric XP LITE is an even more wallet-friendly electric bike. Lectric XPedition The $1,399 Lectric XPedition has turned the electric cargo bike market upside down, finally bringing a heavy-hitting cargo e-bike to market for an ultra-affordable price.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 5, 2023

The project was started in 2020 to build a smaller and more affordable system than those attempted previously, now made possible by advances in fixed-wing UAVs and miniaturized electronics. I started by considering a standard bowtie antenna, a type commonly used in ground-based radar systems.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. Recharging can occur from a conventional wall outlet using standard household power, allowing EN-V to travel at least 40 kilometers (25 miles) on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs. Thermal management systems in the Q7 e-tron quattro.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

That’s still a great bike, and we’ll discuss it next, but the more affordable $799 Lectric XP LITE is an even more wallet-friendly electric bike. Lectric XPedition The $1,399 Lectric XPedition has turned the electric cargo bike market upside down, finally bringing a heavy-hitting cargo e-bike to market for an ultra-affordable price.

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Green Authority

JULY 28, 2022

This bike sets a new standard for E-Bikes. You’ll find 3,260 Wh inside the carbon fiber full-suspension frame, split into two packs that are removable from either side of the R22 Everest. There is limited availability to order, so inquire quickly – if you can afford one. Jim Turner.

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