Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

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. Ford Lightweight Concept.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The NIO ES6 features dual motors in conjunction with an intelligent electric all-wheel-drive system delivering output power of up to 400 kW (544 hp), peak torque of 725 N·m and 0-100 km/h acceleration in as little as 4.7 The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class.

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SUV Miles Range Carbon Fiber 285

Electrek

JULY 19, 2023

A 58-pound carbon-fiber full-suspension mountain bike with a Bafang M600 motor and a 48V 18.5Ah battery that somehow achieves 2.5kW of power. That makes it a recently marked down $4,000 mountain bike with light moto-like speed that can propel the bike past 30mph on flat dirt.

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Carbon Fiber Light Carbon Motor 66

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? Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The drive technology’s efficiency paired to the latest battery cell technology results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630 kilometers (391 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive50 and up to 425 kilometers (264 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive40. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology also includes a high-voltage battery. kWh/100 km).

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Batteries 418

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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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Cars Concept 199

Spark Powered

MAY 9, 2023

Get ready to ride the waves like never before with the Electric Powered Motorized Surfboard – the ultimate electric watercraft for thrill-seekers and water enthusiasts. The motor is powered by a high-capacity lithium battery, which provides up to 60 minutes of continuous run time.

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Motor Motors Motoring Power 52

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. power in the battery pack for the main 48 volt battery bank. 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

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

With dual electric motors, all-wheel drive and an aggressive, restyled body shape, the purpose-built car demonstrates how Nissan’s electric vehicle technology can deliver exciting yet quiet, zero-emission power—a key component of the company’s Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision.

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Nissan All-Electric Power Powered 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

For the concept, Lamborghini is moving away from conventional batteries and investigating the potential of supercapacitors to equip the Terzo Millennio. In this case a self-repairing process starts via micro-channels filled with healing chemistries, reducing to zero the risks of small cracks propagating further in the carbon fiber structure.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Design Concept 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. In December 2011, the two companies had agreed to a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies including Li-ion batteries. Toyota already provides hybrid technologies to Mazda Motor. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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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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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

BMW of North America won its bid to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 battery-electric BMW i3 vehicles for use in the department’s transportation fleet. 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

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80% capacity in under 40 minutes. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Chevrolet introduced the Mi-ray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Mi-ray is propelled by two front-mounted 15 kW electric motors for quick acceleration and zero emissions in urban driving. The Mi-ray is propelled by two front-mounted 15 kW electric motors for quick acceleration and zero emissions in urban driving.

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Chevrolet Carbon Fiber Concept Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The upcoming FOA may include the following areas of interest (AOI): Advanced Technology Battery Cell Development. Analysis suggests that cost parity between electric drive and internal combustion vehicles is possible under certain scenarios when battery pack costs fall below $125/kWh (useable energy). Battery500 Seedling Projects.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Nickel Lithium Low Cost 150

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2023

Look for touches like unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille. All trims get fresh exterior lighting and a new digital instrument panel. It also gets new lights and a new gauge cluster. turbocharged four-banger and electric motor. It is priced at $55,825 plus destination. Prefer a sedan?

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Italy Light 81

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2013

The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbon fiber. Officials from DOE, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Ford Motor Company, and Dow Chemical launched the facility.

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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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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 218

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

APRIL 6, 2014

The carbon fiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb). A plane so big and light has never been built before. The 12,000 solar cells built into the wing provide four 10 hp electric motors with renewable energy. Earlier post.).

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Solar Power Powered Carbon Fiber 246

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor is located at the lowest point on the frame and drives the bottom bracket shaft directly; the rear wheel is driven by a chain. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 The lithium-ion battery is housed in the frame; it weighs about 5 kg (11.02 in) of travel.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2012

The new ultra-light transmission with a carbon fiber housing held up to the Le Mans endurance test covering a distance of 5,151 kilometers in all four vehicles with no problems, the company said. Power from the Motor Generator Unit accelerates the carbon-fiber flywheel, which runs in a high vacuum.

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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 BMW 8 Series Concept and the all-new BMW M5 will also be featured.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The stated target with its lithium-ion battery is. In terms of drive hardware, the Audi AI:TRAIL is equipped with four electric motors installed near the wheels, each of which propels one wheel directly. Light weight and maximum body stiffness are, of course, important technical objectives for off-roaders in particular.

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Audi Concept Light Electric 186

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

million in co-funding to support projects focused on battery modeling technologies and computational fluid dynamics. Other projects focus on electric drive battery modeling for vehicles and advancing lightweight materials research to help electric vehicles increase their range and reduce battery needs. General Motors.

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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). For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber.

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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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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Carbon Engine 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. The lithium-sulphur battery for the F 125! Click to enlarge. Fuel cell system. The stack in the F 125!, When designing the F 125!,

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 kWh Li-ion battery pack—which is sited in front of the passenger area. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

million through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance to support projects specifically focused on advanced high-voltage electrolytes for batteries and advanced engine and powertrain technologies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Advances for the Production of Low‐Cost Electric Drive vehicle Motors (Area of Interest 5).

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

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. The interior is illuminated by soft light. Interior lighting switches to blue, stimulating the ability to concentrate. All seats face forward.

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Nissan Concept Future Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. In fact it combines full hybrid efficiency, advanced aerodynamics and ultra-lightness. Click to enlarge.

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