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Could Renewable Bamboo Be As Strong As Carbon Fiber For Lightweight Cars?

Green Car Reports

Carbon fiber now appears poised to enter the mainstream of automotive materials, but a less high-tech material could be waiting in the wings as well. Bamboo could be the next carbon fiber, according to a new article on BBC Autos (only visible in U.S., apparently).

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Carbon Fiber In Cars: More Energy To Make, Lower Lifetime Emissions

Green Car Reports

While its light weight helps raise fuel economy in vehicles, carbon fiber has its critics. Recently, BMW defended the carbon footprint of carbon fiber in a recent WardsAuto article. An often-long supply chain has led some to question the material''s environmental benefit.

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New high-performance foldable cathode for Li-S batteries based on 3D activated carbon fiber matrix

Green Car Congress

A team at Sun Yat-sen University in China has developed new high-performance, stable cathode for Li-S batteries consisting of a 3D activated carbon fiber matrix (ACFC) and sulfur. For the composite cathodes with 3D conductive framework, however, the continuous carbon fibers act as high-speed electron pathway.

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Enter BMW — with Carbon Fiber

Revenge of the Electric Car

BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. First, the raw feedstock to make carbon fibers–just call it a “polacrylonitrile-based precursor&# –is made in Japan by a joint venture between SGL and Mitsubishi Rayon and flown to the U.S. April 7th, 2010. By John Voelcker Senior Editor.

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Ducati introduces stunning electric race bike for MotoE racing

Teslarati

The bike keeps weight just below 500 pounds (496) via the use of a carbon fiber frame/battery casing, carbon fiber fairing , and a carbon-fiber/aluminum hybrid swing arm. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns? Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Modified e-bike tears to 75mph, showing future of micro-mobility

Teslarati

While road bike manufacturers like Trek and Cannondale have entered the mix with e-bikes that are lighter than ever with the help of full carbon fiber frames, more lightweight and purpose-built motors and batteries, and specially-made gear components. What do you think of the article? Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Modified Tesla Model S Plaid slashes lap record… accidentally

Teslarati

Besides the stripped interior, which has been fitted with a race-prepped roll cage, the car has been equipped with UP’s most advanced suspension setups to date, an incredible set of carbon ceramic brakes, and numerous carbon fiber components. What do you think of the article?

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