Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2017
in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, developed a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe which reduces mass by 34% compared to making a stamped steel equivalent. Magna and Ford working together on this carbon fiber composite subframe is a great example of collaboration on advanced materials.
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Cadillac’s Midsize Contender. Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Ready to go head-to-head. Three Models.
Green Car Reports
APRIL 20, 2015
The Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid debuts at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, while the next BMW 7 Series will adopt carbon-fiber technology from the i3 electric car. We lead off today with two big luxury car stories. We''re also giving you a peek at the 2016 Chevrolet Volt order guide. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Baua Electric
APRIL 25, 2023
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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. Sans chrome, the sides have carbon fiber air intakes are smooth save for an upsweeping crease running along the lower doors. Pretty and powerful.
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2013
Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel. Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 MWh/vehicle.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2013
The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series. The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. A good rule of thumb is that a 10% reduction in curb weight will reduce fuel consumption by about 6.5%.
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