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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal unveils eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow

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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. Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers.

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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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Enabling economies of scale in the manufacturing of series production carbon composite wheels, the partnership will focus on a scalable and localized approach. Hankuk Carbon has been producing composite materials, including carbon fiber textiles and prepregs, since 1984.

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Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

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A focus on light-weighting will be fundamental to our industry for years to come, and we are investigating many advanced materials applications as possible solutions for weight reduction in our vehicles. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. Carbon fiber interior components. Earlier post.).

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Genesis unveils battery-electric high-performance Essentia Concept in New York

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Genesis unveiled its Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. Essentia is the brand’s first battery electric vehicle and features a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, a robust, multi-motor electric powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior. Essentia is the brand’s initial concept for a true GT car.

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TEMO’s easy-to-install electric outboard motors make DIY e-boats simple

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They will help us grow our business internationally and continue to our vision for a carbon-free recreational boating sector. hp internal combustion outboard motor. Its battery provides enough power for an hour of full-power use or several hours at reduced throttle. The unit offers equivalent power to a 1.5

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant.

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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

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The car, which was developed by Nissan’s racing arm, NISMO, with its race technology know-how, will officially debut on 2 December at the annual NISMO Festival at Fuji International Speedway, appearing alongside Nissan’s new Formula E electric race car. A new all-wheel-drive system gives the LEAF NISMO RC its outstanding cornering prowess.

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