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SGL Group and BMW Group Establish Carbon Fiber-Joint Venture; BMW Will Use Output in the Megacity Vehicle

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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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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). Meanwhile, Renault has changed the technology used for the wheel bearings in favor of a more efficient solution that has achieved a CO 2 emissions saving of 1g/km.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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Project selections fall under three areas of interest (AOIs) as follows: AOI 1: Advanced Technologies to Mitigate Emissions from and Increase the Efficiency of Natural Gas Transportation Infrastructure. AOI 1: Advanced Technologies to Mitigate Emissions from and Increase the Efficiency of Natural Gas Transportation Infrastructure.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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Intake and exhaust variable cam timing (VTC) is deployed to provide an excellent balance of high power, torque, fuel economy, and emissions. The front floor panels are constructed of carbon fiber core. Carbon Fiber Core Floor. The structure is similar to those found in some Honda racing engines.

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