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MARCH 29, 2018

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. Underneath the carbon-fiber monocoque of Essentia is a high-density battery pack and multiple electric motors.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

A prototype vehicle on the track from the Visio.M consortium is developing a mobility concept for an efficient electric vehicle, making the design as light as possible while still delivering the best possible safety protection. The basis for the project is the MUTE electric research vehicle, developed by TUM. The Visio.M

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Operation of the FC system and battery is seamless.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) issued an Incubator Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOAs) for a total of approximately $10 million. ( VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a program-wide funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0001629 ) for the Vehicle Technologies Office of up to $19.7 Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Materials. Models will be validated using actual performance data.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. of total BMW Group sales in the US.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2018

High-performance independent suspension, Continuous Damping Control (CDC), intelligent electric all-wheel drive come standard, and users also have the option of equipping vehicle with next-gen active air suspension. The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will soon issue its FY17 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-FOA-0001701 ). DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office supports a broad technology portfolio of advanced highway transportation technologies. Battery500 Seedling Projects. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The US Department of Energy will award more than $175 million over the next three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of a range of advanced vehicle technologies. The funding will support 40 projects across 15 states and will help improve the fuel efficiency of next generation vehicles. Light-weighting materials.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. Earlier post.) Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Hyzon Motors, a leading supplier of heavy-duty hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles, announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Transform Materials, a provider of renewable hydrogen through its proprietary microwave reactor technology ( earlier post ). —Parker Meeks, Hyzon’s Chief Strategy Officer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

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. In March 2012, the two signed an agreement on collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells and begun the work. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2018

The EQ Silver Arrow is conceived as an electric vehicle with an output of 738 hp. 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.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. The Sony-Honda effort will include aspects that will “enhance the value of the vehicle,” and “wow the world,” he noted.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With its completely newly developed design, the electric BMW iX is the first representative of a generation of cars intended to redefine the driving experience, the feeling of space inside and the relationship between vehicles and those on board. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80% capacity in under 40 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The BMW iX is the BMW Group’s new technology flagship, offering a new take on the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology also includes a high-voltage battery. Its volumetric energy density at cell level is up by around 40% compared to the high-voltage battery in the 2020 BMW i3.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

million to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for advanced vehicles. ( Using lighter materials also reduces a vehicle’s fuel consumption; e.g., reducing a vehicle’s weight by 10% can improve the fuel economy by 6 to 8%, DOE says.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding nearly $55 million for 24 projects to develop and deploy advanced vehicle technologies, supporting the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Description.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. power in the battery pack for the main 48 volt battery bank. on the tractor, powering the normal truck loads such as lights, wipers, blower motors, gauges, air conditioning and heating, microwaves, and other electrical components.

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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 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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Navistar, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

While the dimples help reduce aerodynamic drag on the tire, the fins generate air flow that pushes the car forward by increasing the air pressure in the front side of a wheel wells, thus making it possible to contribute to fuel efficiency improvement by reducing aerodynamic drag on vehicles.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Some Model Y Performance owners in China revealed that their vehicle is equipped with an AMD Ryzen graphics chip. Besides its Ryzen chip, Tesla owners also noted that the company upgraded the Model Y Performance’s 12V lead-acid battery to a 16V lithium battery. A carbon fiber spoiler. Credit: wujin941005 ).

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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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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. & The new Competizione is based on a Veloce trim, meaning it’ll be powered by the 2.0-liter Prefer a sedan?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced a new Vehicle Technologie program-wide funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0001201 ) for $55.8 DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Capitalizing on the booming vehicle market in India, French auto component maker Plastic Omnium expects to double its turnover from the Indian market to 400 million euros over the next five years. It also bought Varroc Engineering’s four-wheeler lighting business a few years ago. billion euros.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

BMW i has been “Official Vehicle Partner” since the first Formula E season and is now on track with the next generation of the Qualcomm Safety Car BMW i8 Coupé, featuring a range of technical advances. Alongside the BMW i8 Coupé, the new battery-electric BMW i3s (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined energy consumption: 14.3

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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. Carbon Fiber Technology Facility. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The AI: TRAIL joins the other three exploratory use case vehicles—the Audi Aicon, AI:ME, and AI:RACE—on Audi’s stand. The stated target with its lithium-ion battery is. In order to meet these requirements, the vehicle is designed to reach a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80.8 lb) despite its high-capacity battery.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2009

million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to modify and enhance its existing Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory (BATLab), with the goal of developing low-cost batteries for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Sandia National Laboratories will use $4.2 million in funding is part of a $104.7

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). Light weighting] is definitely not going to cost the same as vehicles today.

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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. The battery.

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