Affordable Carbon Fiber Standards Tech 
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 15, 2017
This approach should speed the development of more economical carbon fiber materials. While stronger and lighter than steel, carbon fiber composites are relatively expensive. As part of the project, PNNL also analyzed the costs of long carbon fiber components versus standard steel and fiberglass composites.
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.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 8, 2022
The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, and its showroom-bound tech, looks to banish range anxiety for good: In April, the sleek prototype sedan completed a 621-mile (1,000-kilometer) trek through the Alps from Mercedes’ Sindelfingen facility to the Côte d'Azur in Cassis, France with battery juice to spare. But that record may not stand for long.
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.
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.
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. This fits in with Dutch innovation policy on High-Tech Materials & Systems, one of the recognized leading sectors.
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. Driver input also led to a smart, well-designed mix of high-tech and traditional features that emphasize driver ease of use. An all-new shape with a sloped windshield and wedged cab for improved aerodynamics.
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