Green Car Reports

APRIL 25, 2018

The iX3 SUV, revealed in Beijing today, brings BMW into the mainstream when it comes to electric cars. No longer will BMW electrics be specialized models that look like science experiments, made of space-age carbon fiber or riding on skinny tires for the ultimate efficiency.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 14, 2016

Among the three German luxury brands, BMW was first out of the gate to build and sell a battery-electric car in volume.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Range Carbon 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

The companies have also signed a joint development agreement to develop novel Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) processing techniques for high volume production for the serial automotive market, building on pioneering work done by C-CON, and leveraging Cytec’s materials development capabilities.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Legal Audi 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2010

has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). As the world’s largest manufacturer of carbon fiber, Toray has identified expansion of its Carbon Fiber Composite Materials Business in the automotive field as one of its top priorities.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The 2014 BMW i3 is the most audacious expansion of a well-known car brand in many years.

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2014 BMW Carbon Fiber Green Cars 100

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

Consortium members include fuel cell component suppliers, academic institutions and the BMW Group. The partners will select and build on components which can achieve key target metrics—e.g., Major European fuel cell component developer SGL Carbon GmbH will work on the carbon fiber gas diffusion layer part of the MEA.

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BMW Fuel Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2017

Working with a number of partners including BMW Group and Ricardo, the project intends to develop new combustion technology that will deliver a higher output per capacity than currently possible. The new Super Series is created around an ultra-lightweight, carbon fiber central structure.

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Parts Carbon Fiber BMW Engine 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG at the BMW Group Future Mobility Night 2010 in Beijing. The BMW Group will launch its Megacity Vehicle in 2013, said Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, on Thursday ahead of the Auto China 2010 show in Beijing. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

That said, there will be multiple production Honda EVs based on the 0 Series building blocks. Mibe explained that 0 Series underpinnings will be used as common building blocks for the Afeela electric sedan set to be sold by Sony-Honda in 2026. Honda 0 Saloon concept No carbon fiber. Acura is being handled differently.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Acceleration is strong and builds as you glide through the gears. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather. Pretty and powerful.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 4, 2023

You can build your own AMG look Yes, and the very best ones. The C63 AMG offers Mercedes Benz carbon fiber inserts, genuine sport seats, multifunctional steering wheels, illuminated door sills, not to mention fascinating AMG rims, which have become a staple offering in this class of cars. Are those Mercedes Tuning Parts?

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Mercedes Germany Price Carbon Fiber 73

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

The project, which builds upon a collaboration that leverages ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) to foster energy-efficient production using additive manufacturing materials and processes, aims to develop FDM additive manufacturing technology to make it a mainstream manufacturing process in addition to being a prototyping tool.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Acceleration is strong and builds as you glide through the gears with a good throttle pedal feel. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

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 Volkswagen has begun limited production of the XL1; 50 units are being built initially, with 250 slated for build. Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2013

The participating companies, including BMW, Daimler AG, Elring Klinger, Manz AG, and Rockwood Lithium, signed a letter of intent at the groundbreaking ceremony on 29 May in Ulm. Together, we want to build up know-how in order to produce internationally competitive lithium-ion batteries here in Germany.

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Lithium Ion Li-ion Production Carbon Fiber 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, during his remarks in New York. Earlier post.)

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BMW New York London Production 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

The PFL 799 technical executive expert panel at this year’s world Congress, chaired by Jesse Schneider (from BMW), invited those automakers as well as infrastructure leaders to discuss their progress in fuel cell technology and hydrogen infrastructure and challenges remaining. This is planned to increase in the future.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Going and Stopping The Grecale Modena has strong acceleration that builds as you glide through the gears. The 12-way heated and ventilated power sport seats, carbon fiber, piano black, satin-finished accents and the analog center-dash clock added posh touches. With 0-60 mph in 5.3

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

BMW Group Megacity Vehicle Design Sketch. At BMW Group’s Innovation Days: Mobility of the Future briefing in Munich, the company outlined its plans for the upcoming electric Megacity Vehicle (MCV), due onto the market in 2013 ( earlier post ), as well as the new LifeDrive architecture upon which the MCV is based. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Design Carbon Fiber Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2016

The Toyota papers were part of the larger World Congress technical session on practical hydrogen fuel cell technology: PFL 720, Advances in Fuel Cell Vehicle Applications, chaired by Jesse Schneider of BMW. Toyota Fuel Cell System (TFCS). The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbon fiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. Building out a dealer network may be in the future, so they currently share showroom space with their sibling brand Hyundai. Tech Abounds. How does it compare?

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift. That front-drive mode gets the car a green light in cities like London and Rome as they begin to bar polluting cars from their downtown areas.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 91

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

To further promote these standards worldwide, Audi co-founded the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) with BMW, Daimler, Opel, Porsche and Volkswagen, connector manufacturers Mennekes and PhoenixContact, and the TÜV SÜD inspection authority in May 2015. The small air gap prevents the magnetic field from interfering with electronic devices.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products. We imagine you objecting: “Oh no, we’ll have to build lots more power plants!” The BMW-i3 and the Renault Kangoo are examples. But use of petroleum will continue.

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