Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. —Jaiwon Shin, President of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of Supernal. —Jaiwon Shin.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. High-end battery and 900-volt technology. The battery sits behind the driver in an e-core layout.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This was a feature previously seen in Elevate, Hyundai Motor Group’s first-ever UMV concept with moveable legs, which debuted at the 2019 Consumer Electronic Show (CES). New Horizons Studio has been focused on developing technologies to enable concept vehicles such as TIGER.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Genesis unveiled its Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The all-electric, high-performance concept elevates and reimagines the “Athletic Elegance” design paradigm, while providing a vision of future Genesis product performance and technology. Essentia is the brand’s initial concept for a true GT car.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2019

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. The battery enclosure is extremely lightweight, stable and safe.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Batteries Battery 207

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 12, 2010

2009 BMW Concept ActiveE. 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.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept. Of that, the battery will deliver 90 to 95 km; with self-charging and solar, the range increases to 120 km +. Of that, the battery will deliver 90 to 95 km; with self-charging and solar, the range increases to 120 km +. The battery is 48V, 22 Ah.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In the next step, the facility in Moses Lake will convert the polyacrylic fibers into the actual carbon fibers.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Building 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Automobili Lamborghini, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its new design concept for a future Lamborghini electric super sports car: the “Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio”, developed in collaboration with two MIT laboratories. Now we are presenting an exciting and progressive concept car. Energy storage systems.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The vehicle, entirely made of carbon-fiber, maintains the same lines and contained mass of the original 4L, yet presenting new dynamic capabilities. The rigidity has been completely revised to include new concepts such as thrust or lift, which required hours of calculations and tests.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Lightweight Concept. Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. Carbon fiber interior components.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2021

Featuring a lightweight, ultra-strong monocoque carbon fiber frame, the CrownCruiser e-bike comes with a rider recognition anti-theft defense, GSM location tracking, and Bluetooth, complimented by a powerful app that tracks riding statistics. UK-based CrownCruiser Motors has unveiled its eponymous e-bike on Indiegogo.

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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 ). The compact bicycle can be folded up quickly; the trunk of the BMW i3 Concept has room for two.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2021

Two years after unveiling the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT concept car, BMW will present the BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich in September. With its high-performance fuel cell and optimized power battery, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen’s drive system is unique in the world.

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BMW Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Store 418

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

Audi has unveiled a new electric urban concept—a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. Two e-tron electric motors provide the propulsion and a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

Today, it is in proof of concept form, but it is already providing his vehicle with 20-60 miles of charge per day depending on its configuration. Other EV owners further observed that the solar array probably helps keep the cabin cool as well, further preserving the vehicle’s battery charge.

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Solar Carbon Fiber DIY Miles 106

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

presented the AERO-Y EV concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013. With its ultra-light weight regardless of high strength and durability, the CFRP contributes to longer service life of the EV battery. The Yokohama Rubber Co., The AERO-Y was designed for the research and development of Yokohama proprietary technologies.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Honda also said they’ll be connected yet fun-to-drive, offer a not-yet-detailed Motion Management System for ride and handling, emphasize efficiency, and have lightweight, energy-dense battery packs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Chevrolet introduced the Bolt EV concept crossover—a vision for an affordable, long-range all-electric vehicle designed to offer more than 200 miles of range starting around $30,000. The Bolt EV concept is also designed to support DC fast charging.

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Chevrolet Concept Miles Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2017

Qoros Automotive will reveal Qoros Model K-EV, its newest high-performance electric concept car, at Shanghai Auto 2017. The Koenigsegg Regera combines a twin-turbo V8 combustion engine with three electric motors and battery power via Koenigsegg Direct Drive. Qoros plans to put Model K-EV into mass production in 2019.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Chevrolet introduced the Mi-ray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Mi-Ray concept. The Mi-ray features a concept “mid-electric” propulsion system, located primarily behind and beneath the driver. kWh lithium-ion battery that is charged through regenerative braking energy. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbon fiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. The Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive features an Atkinson cycle combustion engine mated to an advanced high-energy battery pack. —Tony Cramb.

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Lexus Hybrid Concept Carbon Fiber 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2018

The thin rechargeable battery in the underbody has a useable capacity of approximately 80 kWh and enables an approximate range of more than 250 miles. Side air vents help to cool the battery. The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. EQ Concept Vehicles: Outlook for Electric Cars in all Segments.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

In a seamless transition, further e-drive components will be manufactured there with immediate effect in addition to producing high-voltage battery modules, which is already being done since May 2021. The door panels of the BMW i3 are made of kenaf fibers. With a cell capacity of 120 ampere hours (Ah) and a gross energy content of 42.2

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2016

At Auto China 2016 in Beijing, Audi is presenting the Audi connected mobility concept, a concept car based on the Audi Q3, the brand’s urban compact SUV. The concept offers sporty and multi-functional mobility for megacities with dense traffic and road restrictions. An electrically powered multifunctional longboard, measuring 1.05

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The network is launching one of their many joint projects today—an eight-month project to develop and manufacture multi-material battery enclosures for electric vehicles. A component concept will be elaborated in detail. © AZL Aachen GmbH.

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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. In Manual Drive mode, although the driver has control, the Nissan IDS Concept continues to provide assistance.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

The Envision concept plug-in hybrid. GM introduced the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicle in China; it will appear on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. A high-performance lithium battery and a solar energy roof with optical equipment serve as an alternative energy source independent from the engine.

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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. A new ‘Black S’ grade, showcased by the new concept, could represent the maximum level of performance and dynamic capability offered by INFINITI.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is located in a collision-protected space at the rear of the vehicle. In electric mode, the Audi A6 L e-tron concept can travel up to 80 km at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37.28

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

Mercedes has been teasing the electric 4×4 since the concept version debuted in 2021. Mercedes is unveiling the electric G-Class on April 24 Mercedes first revealed the G-Class EQG concept at the Munich Motor Show in September 2021. Since then, Mercedes has been previewing the concept for months.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Audi is showcasing an electric off-roader concept at IAA 2019: the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. The stated target with its lithium-ion battery is. On rough, rocky terrain, this architecture provides plenty of agility without the battery unit integrated in the floor coming into contact with the ground. 400 to 500 kilometers (248.5

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

million, subject to appropriations, to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials, and advanced combustion engines, as well as innovative technologies for energy efficient mobility. Battery500 Seedling Projects. Models will be validated using actual performance data.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. The lithium-ion battery is housed in the frame; it weighs about 5 kg (11.02 kW, a new world best for e-bikes.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2020

Ten years after ArcelorMittal introduced the first S-in motion study for fuel-powered vehicles ( earlier post ), it is launching a new set of S-in motion solutions for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Exploded view - Battery pack with tray. To visualize the smart BEV steel solutions, an online 3D car configurator is now available.

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