The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The 2023 Quadrifoglio Carbon Edition models get carbon exterior accents, including the grille and mirror caps. Staggered 19-inch (Giulia) or 21-inch (Stelvio) wheels hide gold brake calipers, and the cars get an exposed carbon roof.& The Carbon Editions are for North America only and will be limited to 130 units combined.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mods include a carbon-fiber louvered rear window, carbon fiber sail panel, a GT4-style wing, modified tail lights, Alcantara steering wheel, rear subwoofers, front tweeters, and Recaro seats. Click here to see this Wisconsin-based car -- note the Road America license plate, I approve -- that has an ask of $55,000.

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2011 Carbon Fiber Wisconsin Cars 101

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 23, 2023

Mullen Automotive has been granted the North and South American IP and distribution rights from Qiantu Motors and affiliated companies as part of a license agreement allowing assembly and distribution of the DragonFLY K50 in the Americas.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2024

The partnership will include developing carbon fiber-reinforced polymer parts that would improve the performance of EV batteries and motors. Hyundai Motor of America shared reported that its EV sales grew 100%. In 2023, it sold the second-most EVs in the U.S.

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Hyundai Carbon Fiber Georgia Polymer 91

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. Sereebo used for CarbonPro contains randomly-orientated, isotropic carbon fiber in a polyamide matrix resin.

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GM Carbon Fiber Sierra GMC 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2018

The company’s capabilities include Class A body panels, structural and underbody components using a variety of materials and processes, including sheet molding compound (SMC), carbon fiber SMC, pre-preg compression molding (PCM), direct long fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) and glass mat thermoplastic (GMT).

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Carbon Fiber Companies Portugal Land Rover 170

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2023

Lexus says the Inspiration Series sets itself apart with those front bumper canards and a carbon fiber fixed rear wing spoiler that’s exclusive to hardtop variants. Hardtop versions adopt the convertible’s underfloor braces while also adding a carbon fiber roof. Image: Lexus] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Lexus Carbon Fiber North America Convert 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

Teijin Limited is opening the Teijin Composites Application Center (TCAC) to develop automotive and other industrial applications of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite products in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The TCAC is part of Teijin Advanced Composites America Inc. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Toho Tenax America , the Teijin Group’s US-based carbon fiber business, will be providing the Tenax carbon fiber to both teams. Ultra-lightweight fabric made with Tenax carbon fiber, Panlite polycarbonate (PC) resin and Technora para-aramid fiber prepreg are used to reduce the vehicle’s body weight.

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Solar Carbon Fiber Michigan Universal 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2013

The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbon fiber. Carbon Fiber Technology Facility. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2017

Among the awardees are Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America and GM, with separate projects on Li-sulfur batteries, as two of the fifteen Phase 1 “Battery Seedling” Projects. Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2). Penn State University Park.

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Carbon Fiber Li-ion Mercedes GM 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2015

The new institute pairs leading carbon fiber producers and suppliers—such as Materials Innovation Technologies, Harper International, and Strongwell—with key end users such as TPI for wind turbines and Ford, Honda and Volkswagen for automobiles. Honda R&D Americas, Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.;

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Airbus Americas Chairman Allan McArtor, and Lisa Novelli, President of the National Composite Center (NCC) announced the establishment of a new aerospace research and development consortium which will provide composite materials, products and technologies to Airbus.

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Ohio Carbon Fiber Universal Carbon 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2014

The Americas are among the most important growth markets for the BMW Group. A further $200 million will be invested to expand the joint venture carbon fiber plant in Moses Lake, Washington. With plants in the US, Mexico and Brazil, the BMW Group will have extensive production capacity at key locations in North and South America.

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Mexico BMW 2019 Building 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2022

Ultimately, SpinLaunch’s Orbital Accelerator will accelerate a launch vehicle containing a satellite up to 5,000 miles per hour using a rotating carbon-fiber-arm within a 300-ft diameter steel vacuum chamber. After full review, NASA and SpinLaunch will publish all non-proprietary launch environment information from the test flight.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

They will help us grow our business internationally and continue to our vision for a carbon-free recreational boating sector. With the Series A funds, we will accelerate our product roadmap and distribution, including in North America.” For larger vessels, the company’s TEMO 1100 is rated at 1.1

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2018

The study focuses on four promising areas: Carbon fibers and products incorporating carbon fibers. This study provides insights into high-value products that can be made by, or in partnership with Alberta’s oil sands industry. Vanadium flow batteries for electricity storage. fly ash and coke).

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 20, 2014

For a two-seat car priced at more than $100,000, not sold in North America, and with just 250 built, the Volkswagen XL1 gets an extraordinary amount of attention. That''s due to the hugely high fuel-economy ratings for the tiny carbon-fiber vehicle powered by a diesel plug-in hybrid system.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rather than shoot it in a gun, it would sling it from the end of of a carbon-fiber tether that spins around in a vacuum chamber for as long as an hour before reaching terminal speed. In November a 33-meter version at Space Port America test-launched a payload thousands of meters up, a suborbital altitude. Department of Defense.

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Carbon Fiber Long Beach Re-Charge Carbon 110

The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2023

Limited to 220 copies each (200 for America and 20 for Canada), the Mopar ’23 adds a yaffle of exterior and interior details not found on other trims. Brake calipers are also done in blue, 20-inch aluminum hoops are at each corner, and its carbon-fiber decklid spoiler is allegedly one not yet seen on other trims.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Composites, Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc. The project will focus on improving carbon fiber composite materials and the design and manufacture of hydrogen storage tanks. and AOC Inc.,

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Oregon Alabama 330

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

BMW of North America won its bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 battery-electric BMW i3 vehicles for use in the department’s transportation fleet. The BMW i3 is the first purpose-built electric production vehicle to be made primarily of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Volkswagen of America, Inc. will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 l/100 km/h (118 mpg) on the NEDC cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Bill Peffer, Maserati CEO of the Americas, recently told us: “We know we sell on the cool factor and emotion, and something other than efficiency. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2016

Demand for SPRs, which already are well-established in Europe, is on the rise in North America as automakers increasingly adopt materials such as aluminum. Stanley’s Fastriv self-piercing system joins sheet components without the need for pre-punched or pre-drilled holes.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. Vehma International of America, Inc. DENSO International America, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2016

Designed, engineered and hand-built by graduate students at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research ( CU-ICAR ), the vehicle is the result of a two-year collaboration with Toyota Motor North America designers and engineers.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Nodes join aerospace-grade carbon fiber tubing into standardized building objects, resulting in an industrial-strength chassis that can be assembled in a matter of minutes. —Rob Vatter, CEO of Altran North America. Core to the Divergent manufacturing approach is the use of 3D printed metal alloy joints called Nodes.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber North America Cars 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby. Seeing a Polestar 1 on the road will be a rarity as only 150 will make it to America. This is a beautiful car.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The Levante Hybrid is not available in the United States or Canada, but in select countries outside of North America. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. —Raj Nair.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Vehma International of America. This project will utilize a systems approach to design and demonstrate an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites door assembly through the integration of unique designs, novel materials, and manufacturing technologies and joining/assembly of subsystems. 1,608,687.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Plug In America.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fitted with carbon fiber body panels, the tried and true aerodynamics of Porsche’s fastest racecars, and a stripped interior, it is the real deal and has the performance to back it up. The Porsche GT4 ePerformance is a serious racecar, no question about it.

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Porsche Sweden Carbon Fiber North America 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

Toyota Motor North America, Mercedes-Benz USA, and other national laboratories such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Argonne and Sandia. The group focuses on furthering the infrastructure for hydrogen-powered vehicles such as those powered by fuel cells.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88%—exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Supertruck I program.

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