Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Because emergency services require high levels of availability and have an unpredictable demand, retail electric motorcycles are unlikely to present a cost-effective solution. Existing electric motorcycles have been designed with the retail market in mind, and can be both expensive and slow to charge.

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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. AIR4 is powered by 22,000 mAh lithium polymère batteries with a total capacity of 90,000 mAh.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Now we are presenting an exciting and progressive concept car. For the concept, Lamborghini is moving away from conventional batteries and investigating the potential of supercapacitors to equip the Terzo Millennio. This allows further weight reduction with increased use of carbon fiber or the application of CFK to high-fatigue parts.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Design Concept 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The concept was presented at the Nissan Futures event by Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan senior vice president for global design, and Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan global marketing divisional general manager for brand and engagement. 87 kWh battery, 238-horsepower AC synchronous motor, 221 lb-ft of torque, up to 300-mile estimated range.

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Nissan Concept Carbon Fiber Miles 417

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2021

The recently launched testing program will pave the way for the BMW Group to present a small-series model with this sustainable drive technology, developed on the basis of the BMW X5, in late 2022. Energy stored in a performance buffer battery is also used for dynamic acceleration maneuvers and short bursts of speed for overtaking.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 1, 2021

A Breakthrough in EV Battery technology. Massless battery technology for electric vehicles . A group of researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology have developed a battery technology using carbon fibre which is ten times better than the battery technology which is currently being used in electric vehicles.

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Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery Carbon 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2023

The Lanzador is a preview of the production vehicle that Lamborghini will present in 2028. Following the presentation of the V12 plug-in hybrid Revuelto ( earlier post ), the Lanzador gives an insight into the series model to be built from 2028. It is imported to Europe once a year and by ship, which reduces the carbon footprint.

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Concept Electric Electrical Carbon 370

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range. seconds.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2015

Stuart Licht at The George Washington University in Washington, DC has developed a low-cost, high-yield and scalable process for the electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO 2 dissolved in molten carbonates into carbon nanofibers (CNFs.) The carbon nanofibers build up on the steel electrode, where they can be removed, Licht says.

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Low Cost Carbon Li-ion Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Evonik Industries is presenting the lightweight battery-electric Elise-E at the Car Symposium in Bochum. The necessary power comes from a lithium-ion battery with CERIO storage technology. At the core of this battery is the ceramic high-performance separator SEPARION, which is extremely thin and highly heat-resistant.

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Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 250

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber to make it lighter and more rigid. Supplied by a series of lithium-polymer EIG batteries, the AEGT can run for about 30 minutes.

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All-Electric Carbon Fiber Polymer Energy Storage 210

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.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 13, 2023

Graphite has recently been classified as a “critical need” mineral for national security by the US government due to its key role in EV batteries and other significant technologies. Regrettably, around 80% of the present supply is sourced overseas, mostly from China.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

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. Audi has already launched electrified drive systems in volume production with full hybrid models with lithium-ion battery technology.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

They will help us grow our business internationally and continue to our vision for a carbon-free recreational boating sector. Its battery provides enough power for an hour of full-power use or several hours at reduced throttle. With the Series A funds, we will accelerate our product roadmap and distribution, including in North America.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

At the CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS, Toyota was presented with an Altair Enlighten Award for its use of innovative weight reducing vehicle closure systems. The award program honored Toyota’s use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) inner panels on the Prius Prime liftgate and Lexus LC 500 side doors and luggage hatch.

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Lexus Prius Toyota Carbon Fiber 150

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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2013 Carbon Fiber Concept Auto 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power. As a lighter car needs less energy to be moved forward, the battery can be both smaller and less expensive. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

The ProRail is known for its lightweight and durable design, utilizing carbon fiber composite TUFFSHELL ACF Type 4 CNG cylinders. Building upon this proven track record, the new ProRail brings with it a series of advancements and new standard features. Agility Fuel Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Composites.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Lamborghini presented Revuelto, its super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle). The three electric motors are powered by a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack that also supports a fully-electric drive mode. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

The battery housing made of lightweight component materials weighs only 35 kg (77 lbs)—25% less than traditional solutions made of steel. Currently, steel components are welded together to make battery housings. The battery housing can withstand a crash, assuming a ten-fold gravitational acceleration. Click to enlarge.

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Batteries Battery Production Carbon Fiber 273

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. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019.

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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. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Electric Trucks - 4.3

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected. Moody’s Japan K.K.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front. Prototype BMW i8 at the track. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

The AEGT all-electric GT racing car designed, built and tested in extreme conditions by Quimera, with technical supervision by Altran, features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and a powertrain delivering up to 700 bhp (522 kW). Korea) battery packs. Electric (Battery) Motorsport'

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Vehicles Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Even the rotor uses the renown Koenigsegg Aircore hollow carbon fiber technology (presently used in Koenigsegg’s rims, steering wheel, seats, etc). A two-Quark-one-David configuration presented an opportunity to create the most power/torque dense, torque-vectoring drive unit in the EV industry. The Terrier EV Drive Unit.

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Motor Motors Motoring Power 243

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 11, 2018

In the expensive carbon fiber 700 bar non-conformable hydrogen gas cylinders, which are employed in today’s first generation hydrogen vehicles, 5 kg of hydrogen occupies a volume of about 125 L, thus placing unwanted constraints on the automobile design. . … wt% and 50 kgH 2 /m 3 for 5 kg of hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Energy Storage Carbon Fiber Store 276

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Carbon specialist SGL Group is a development partner in the European joint development project INSPIRE (Integration of Novel Stack Components for Performance, Improved DuRability and LowEr Cost), which has been funded with a €7-million (US$7.4-million) Earlier post.). Gerd Wingefeld, Chief Technology Officer at SGL Group.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

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 board’s premium design includes superior materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum. An electrically powered multifunctional longboard, measuring 1.05

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Audi Connect Connected Concept 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz presented the F125! 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! Mercedes-Benz F 125! research vehicle.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 1 can go 52 miles on pure electric (per the EPA), which can be added-to through regenerative braking and, when in the Power drive mode, where the battery is being charged by the gasoline engine. The 11-kW onboard charger will replenish the batteries to 100-percent at these rates. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Audi is presenting the second generation of its high-performance R8 sports car at the upcoming Geneva show, featuring new V10 engines, newly developed quattro drive, and a new multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF) combining aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). Audi produces the high-voltage battery itself.

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Audi Li-ion MPH Range 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

JUNE 16, 2011

The battery pilot plant will be operated by Kompetenznetzwerk Lithium-Ionen Batterien (KLiB) (Lithium-Ion Battery Competence Network). Efficient, safe and cost-effective batteries are an essential prerequisite for Germany to become not only a leading electromobility market but also a leading supplier of electromobility solutions.

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