Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in energy batteries. ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? energy storing) materials. energy lithium?ion

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. Hybrid electric axle system for a power boost while climbing grades; an electric motor and axle replace. 5,000 watt solar array on trailer roof that charges and stores. power in the battery pack for the main 48 volt battery bank.

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San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

Charged EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture.

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Motors Motoring Motor DC 110

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

At the Geneva Motor Show, INFINITI is unveiling the Project Black S concept, exploring the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring on-road technology inspired by Formula One. Project Black S explores how MGU technology, paired with high-rate discharge batteries, could be adapted for road use. Earlier post.).

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Infinity Carbon Fiber Hybrid Concept 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

The high-voltage battery stores up to 95 kWh of energy and can recover up to 30% of energy used to drive the vehicle during regenerative braking applications. The e-tron houses two asynchronous electric motors (ASM) that produce up to 402 horsepower in boost mode. With a wheelbase that stretches 115.3

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Instead of a battery, the Gyrodrive system uses a magnetically loaded high-speed carbon-fiber flywheel to store the energy generated by a bus as it slows down to stop. In other words, the flywheel cannot be considered as a battery replacement from perspective of storing energy over long durations (such as overnight).

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International Hybrid Carbon Fiber Store 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

The aim of Daimler AG is to reduce the use of primary raw materials for the powertrain and battery technology by 40% by 2030. Advances in lithium-ion battery technology will further contribute to this reduction: Energy density will be further increased, while batteries will become increasingly lighter in weight.

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Hydrogen Mercedes Powered Power 274

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2012

Coinciding with the opening of the first BMW i Store on London’s Park Lane, the BMW Group presented the new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept—a custom-made complement to the BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ). Under braking and when riding downhill, the hub motor acts as a generator and supplies the battery with energy.

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BMW Concept Carbon Fiber MPH 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In the 2021 Mirai, a lithium-ion battery is smaller and lighter (98.3 and has higher capacity than the nickel metal-hydride battery used in the first-gen model (310.8v

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Baua Electric

JUNE 20, 2024

The generated electricity can be used immediately to power an electric motor or stored in a battery for future use. To further improve energy efficiency, manufacturers are incorporating advanced materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum in suspension systems.

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Market Auto Carbon Fiber Asia 52

The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2024

Cadillac has updated the Escalade for the 2025 model year and the end result is a vehicle that has tilted to embrace the design of its battery electric siblings. A head-up display will be standard on certain trims, with General Motors night vision being standard on V-Series or Platinum trims and available to option elsewhere.

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Escalade Cadillac Engine Diesel 105

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Toyota didn’t add another motor, however.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2015

Lightning Hybrids, developer and manufacturer of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), has provided some detail and background on a core component of its system: the hydraulic accumulator, or “mechanical battery”. A second pump/motor is added for larger vehicles.). Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Carbon Fiber Store International 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Energy Storage Energy Polymer Carbon Fiber 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

The new product—named the Flywheel Capacitor—consists of a high-speed carbon fiber flywheel incorporating Flybrid technology connected to a high-speed electric motor generator using technology from Magneti Marelli, all managed by Magneti Marelli’s control electronics. Jon Hilton, Flybrid Systems Managing Partner.

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Flywheel Capacitor Carbon Fiber Energy Storage Hybrid Racing 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

The Audi e-tron Spyder features two asynchronous electric motors driving the front wheels with a combined 64 kW (87 hp) of power and 352 N·m (260 lb-ft) of torque. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1 In front of the rear axle sits a twin-turbocharged 3.0 kWh of energy.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. The electric motor sources its energy from a lithium-ion battery pack which can be fully charged from a domestic power socket in less than two hours.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

Mountain e-bike – Specialized Turbo Levo Carbon This Specialized Turbo Levo Carbon is ideal for tall people – between 6ft 2in and 6ft 8in – who want a top-notch, full-suspension electric mountain bike. The zippy C380+ has 350W engine power, a battery capacity of 500 Wh, and a max speed of 28 mph.

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Sale MPH Carbon Fiber Carbon 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Like its production-bound sibling the e-tron quattro battery-electric vehicle, the h-tron concept is based on Audi’s second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB evo, earlier post ). kWh HEV battery that can provide a temporary boost of 100 kW for combined peak system power of 210 kW. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant delivers a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), while the electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer.

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

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). kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power. Hybrid system. Click to enlarge. Fed by a 6.7 Fed by a 6.7

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2013

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS are using an electric race car designed by electrical engineering students from the e-racing team at the Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences ( E.Stall ) as a platform to showcase novel solutions for electronic sensor and battery management systems.

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Battery Batteries Carbon Fiber Italy 271

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

At this year’s IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz is presenting preproduction models of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL ( earlier post ). F-CELL drivers will also benefit from a battery-powered range of up to 49 km (30.5 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery (13.8 miles) in the NEDC. miles) from the 9.3

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug Fuel 186

Cars That Think

APRIL 27, 2022

It’s made almost entirely of carbon fiber bows that act as springs, along with rubber bands that store energy in tension. The center bit of the robot includes a motor, some batteries, and a latching mechanism attached to a string that connects the top of the robot to the bottom. times the mass of the motor. “We

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Carbon Fiber Store Motor Motoring 99

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. kWh battery pack and an additional electric motor in the rear. Conceived as an e-quattro, its two electric motors drive all four wheels. mi) by a battery with a capacity of 8.8 Ulrich Hackenberg. Earlier post.) liters (1.0

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The e-Golf (“Das e-Auto” earlier post ), the Volkswagen brand’s second series production battery-electric vehicle after the e-up!, Put another way, Volkswagen’s goal, based on its strategic approach, is for the e-Golf to deliver the performance and handling of a Golf which happens to have a battery-electric powertrain. The e-Golf.

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Increasing the voltage has made it possible to reduce the size of the electric motor and the number of Toyota FC Stack fuel cells, leading to a smaller, higher-performance Toyota Fuel Cell System, thereby reducing system costs. —Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President/CEO. Electric traction motor and battery.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

There will be electric alternatives in every segment from smart to SUV, with well in excess of 130 variants in total, ranging from 48-volt on-board electrical system with EQ Boost to plug-in-hybrids to all-electric vehicles with batteries or fuel cells. kWh battery (gross, 9.3 kWh net) and a fuel cell stack (combined H? Earlier post.)

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The eDrive system for the battery-electric i3 features an electric motor that develops 125 kW/170 hp with peak torque of 250 N·m.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE will make its world première at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main. Our highly efficient hybrid assembly stems from motor racing and the electrically powered front axle generates a fascinating mixture of performance and efficiency. All-electric range is 25 km (15.5

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype made its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The batteries at the center of the vehicle supply the electric motor at the front axle with energy. Two different energy recovery systems harness energy to replenish the batteries and provide power. Porsche 919 Hybrid.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The 919 is equipped with a 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine with an output of more than 500 hp (373 kW), which powers the rear axle, and an electric motor with more than 400 hp (298 kW) that drives the front wheels and gets its electricity from two energy-recovery systems. Cooperation with production development specialists.

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