Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

Los Angeles currently has a 50% EV procurement guideline for all new light duty fleet vehicles, which will go to 80% by 2025 as called for in the Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn. 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

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies. The new i30.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

Ford Motor Company. This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Ford Motor Company. Light-weighting materials. drop-in replacement fuels). valve train vs. bearings).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

The Empulse and Empulse R will cost $16,995 and $18,995, respectively, with financing available from Sheffield Financial. Availability of each model will vary based on demand for the Empulse and Empulse R. Production for the Empulse R will take place first with limited availability in June 2012 and in volume by Q3 2012.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. The new BMW i3s will be available in U.S. The BMW M3 CS is available to order in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

An Advanced Meso-Scale Peridynamic Modeling Technology Using High Performance Computing for Cost-Effective Product Design and Testing of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Light-Weight Vehicles – Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI) will improve the prediction of crash response of carbon composites in auto parts.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

General Motors. Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2). This project will design, develop, and demonstrate an ultra- light hybrid composite door and utilize predictive engineering (PE) to identify robust material and process design cycles. Ford Motor. Description. Federal funding.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). Such fuels should be currently available, or have the potential to become, commercially practical within the next 10 years. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan Motor unveiled a concept vehicle that embodies Nissan’s vision of the future of autonomous driving and EVs: the Nissan IDS Concept. Sensors continually monitor conditions and assistance is available even while the driver is in control. The interior is illuminated by soft light.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

When combined with three electric motors, (two for the rear wheels and an integrated starter generator) there is a total system 619 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The Polestar system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. In January 2012, Opel will introduce a new natural gas ecoFLEX version of the Zafira Tourer—itself recently introduced at the 64 th Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The new Zafira Tourer 1.6

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. Cooling air for the battery is silently pulled in from the cabin.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Carbon-fiber intakes on the front and rear lower fascias assist with aerodynamic performance, as does the sculpted hood. Pricing and Availability. Driver-oriented–like the rest of the Brotherhood of Muscle. The narrow and wide grille is part of the R-Wing design that lets air pass through and create downforce.

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Dodge Concept Carbon Fiber All-Electric 94

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

Additionally, few of current harvesting and dewatering technologies available today are amenable to scaling for larger production scenarios of 1,000 acre or larger algal farms. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors. High-temperature, high-strength, lower-cost permanent magnets (PMs) are needed for traction motors for HEVs and PHEVs.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

The full public Altoona report is available here. Proterra’s new 40' bus is more energy efficient per mile than most light-duty trucks and SUVs on the road today. Made of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, Proterra’s unibody design is a prime driver for its high performance with regard to weight and durability.

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Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new Optima is available with three engine choices, providing a balance between sportiness and fuel efficiency. liter GDI four-cylinder, available on the LX and EX models, and the 2.0-liter Body and chassis.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Magnesium is one of the lightest structural metals available and can reduce the weight of vehicle components by more than 50%. Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. General Motors. Description.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. The motor produces maximum torque of around 250 N·m (184 lb-ft).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

The Megacity Vehicle is currently being developed as part of project i and will be available under a sub-brand of BMW. Ultra-light and high-strength composite CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) will play a significant part in the materials mix, the company said. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. ft) long Audi R8 e-tron is recognizable by its unique lighting solutions on the air inlets, front apron and sideblades. Earlier post.)

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

This is necessary because power generation from renewable energies depends on availability of sun and wind and can therefore only be controlled to a limited extent. In addition, Dingolfing produces both high voltage batteries and electric motors for the BMW Group’s plug-in hybrid models. BMW Group Plant Landshut.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 The BMW i8 Roadster also benefits from a light-weight construction, complete with low center of gravity and even weight distribution.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. 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). This light weight metal (density: 1.7)

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Not enough can be said about how excellent the General Motors 3.0L A note regarding OnStar : a simple push of a button connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. at a very low 1,500 rpm. Clean Fleet Report.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In the new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell stack is centrally located under the hood at the front, while the compact electric motors are installed near the wheels in the front and rear axle areas. Click to enlarge. Fuel cell system. kilograms and is protected against the consequences of accidents. The stack in the F 125!,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

There are a total of four—and, in combination with DCC (adaptive chassis control), five—driving modes available: Eco, Sport, Normal, Individual and, in combination with DCC, Comfort. In addition on vehicles with DSG when driving in Eco mode there is a coasting function available. The gasoline engines. Front Assist.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2015

The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure. Its front end and sideblades feature e-tron specific lighting solutions. The two electric motors each output 170 kW of power and 460 N·m (339.3

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The 2021 Cadillac XT5 comes in three models of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, all available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. Ready to go head-to-head. Three Models. liter four-cylinder or a normally aspirated 3.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. At market launch in Europe, the new Audi A4 and A4 Avant will be available with a choice of three TFSI and four TDI engines delivering maximum power of between 110 kW (150 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp). Earlier post.) TFSI quattro. Millerized 2.0

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Applicants must articulate how output from this research will be made broadly available to the scientific and engineering community, and how the results can be used to support future development of high performance automotive die-casting alloys. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Steel (Mild, HSLA, AHSS, or Boron automotive alloy).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. —Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President/CEO. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. TFSI and the transmission is a disc-shaped electric motor that produces 110 kW and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft). An intelligent management system controls the interplay of engine and motor on demand. l/100 km (94.09

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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.

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Green Authority

AUGUST 15, 2022

But what if your e-bike was as light as a plant? Hummingbird’s new flax folding e-bike is the first of its kind, weighing just 22 lbs and built entirely out of plant-fiber material. The company says it will hold the same strength and shape as its carbon-fiber predecessor.

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