Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The EMN consortia have been launched to make unique, world-class capabilities at the national laboratories more accessible to industry and academia, facilitating collaborations that will expedite the development of advanced materials. Source: “2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report” Click to enlarge.

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Industry Industrial Fuel Carbon Fiber 253

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2018

The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. Functional attachment parts made of carbon fiber such as the front splitter epitomize the cool and rational aspect of the philosophy. The same applies to the front trim designed as a display, including the continuous lighting strip.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Cars Concept 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Fuel Low Cost 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). This project will develop, integrate and implement predictive models for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites that link the material design, molding process and final performance.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

In the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the Le Mans 24 Hours as the season’s pinnacle event, Audi will compete with a thoroughly revised R18 e-tron quattro diesel hybrid racer in the 4-megajoule class. 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. As a result, the BMW iX boasts outstanding aerodynamics for its class, with a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.25.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

Los Angeles currently has a 50% EV procurement guideline for all new light duty fleet vehicles, which will go to 80% by 2025 as called for in the Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn. 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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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Boston Materials has developed a manufacturing process that produces a new class of materials that are conductive and durable like metal yet light like plastic. million Boston Material’s Z-axis carbon fiber technology – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News.

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Carbon Fiber Boston Mitsubishi Carbon 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The drive system relies upon a further development of the Mercedes-Benz fuel cell stack which has already demonstrated its efficiency and day-to-day suitability in the successful B-Class F-CELL World Drive this year. The stack in the F 125!, With radio-based networking with the environment (Car-to-X communication), the F 125!

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The EMN consortia have been established to make unique, world-class capabilities at the national laboratories more accessible to industry, facilitating collaborations that will expedite the development and manufacturing of advanced materials for commercial markets. The FOA topics include: PGM-free Catalyst and Electrode R&D.

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Hydrogen Fuel Carbon Fiber Water 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar ( earlier post ) to compete in the LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50 th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory. Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6.

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2016 Ford Shelby Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2011

π-Conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) are a class of porous frameworks consisting of an extended π-conjugated system and inherent nanopores. Such materials are thus conducting. A large inner surface area is important for the formation of electrostatic charge-separation layers in the pores. π-Conjugated

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

North of the Alps there was light rain and further south a gentle headwind blew in the sunshine. for the top rating in Class A. The light metal structural component replaces a much heavier assembly of several interconnected parts. The various sections of the route helped document the effect of the many efficiency measures.

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Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

If a driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator—for example, when drawing up to traffic lights or on downhill stretches—the DSG disengages and the engine idles. Nonetheless, its structure should remain lean, so that the overall vehicle is light and efficient. Now ACC has arrived in the compact class with the Golf.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. Harvesting Infrared Light to Improve Photosynthetic Biomass Production - $1,347,122. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. Federal funding. PPG Industries, Inc. Open Topic/Exploratory Research (Area of Interest 11). Description. Federal funding.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

A new LED headlamp system that reduces lamp size for a more aerodynamic shape and cuts electrical power requirements by greater than 80 percent, while improving luminous output and light color for improved night-time direct driver vision and reduced driver fatigue. New LT Series.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy Wind 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2020

The US Department of Energy announced $33 million in funding for 17 projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Aviation-class Synergistically Cooled Electric-motors with iNtegrated Drives (ASCEND) and Range Extenders for Electric Aviation with Low Carbon and High Efficiency (REEACH) programs.

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Carbon Hybrid Electric Electrical 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

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. Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration. less than a baseline structure.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby. The LED head lights incorporate the daytime running lights and turn signals, extend into the fenders, leading to a lightly sculpted hood.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 105

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. Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 105

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

While high-performance cars generally contain carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) to reduce weight, the partners moved away from the fixed idea of using CFRP. Combining high quality with low weight, they can even directly be painted due to their Class A surface.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

By combining carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), aluminum and high-strength steels in a way that matches the varying requirements exactly, the lightweight engineering experts were able to make the bodyshell 40% lighter compared with today’s production vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion at the reveal.

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Mercedes Concept Hybrid Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The twin, horizontal kidney grilles, with LED surround lighting, has the narrowest of narrow LED daytime running lights squinting from the upper outer edges of the fenders. The slim LED accent lights above the A pillars add an interesting touch. The ambient lighting can be set to any of the three M colors–red, blue or violet.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Class oozing with distinctive styling says there is nothing reserved about the 2022 Genesis G80 AWD Sport Prestige luxury sedan. The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow lower grille in the fascia. Mood lighting. Luxury Abounds. Just the opposite.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Cleaning 105

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

The lid is made from a unique, sustainable composite material derived from sugar-cane waste, reinforced with carbon fiber, as used in Formula 1. Those who paid attention in physics class will know that heat is an energy form in a new guise. Overall, the battery weighs around 1,091 lbs, including the OneBox. BIONEQXX casting.

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Mercedes Range Cars Electric 273

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

Volkswagen is electrifying all vehicle classes. Levels “D2”, “D3” and “B” decelerate the car sufficiently that the brake lights come on. Furthermore, the highly sound-absorbent and yet very lightweight materials used in the interior produce a luxury-class level of acoustic comfort. —Christian Buhlmann. Production overview.

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. The wide and low stance is enhanced by the LED head lights and daytime running lights. The LED tail lights sit wide above the two sets of dual chrome exhaust tips, making for an almost menacing look.

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Chevrolet MPG Carbon Fiber Cleaning 98

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

As the company explained, “Gocycle’s Family Cargo entrants showcase the latest evolution of the brand’s OneDesignDNA® philosophy, which is underpinned by class-leading lightweight, seamless design and complete integration. Crafted from carbon fiber, it’s lightweight yet incredibly strong.

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Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical Carbon 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. An extra step.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The final result of this engineering challenge is the NSX multi-material space-frame which achieves structural rigidity far superior to its top-in-class competitors. The aluminum-intensive space frame utilizes extruded and cast parts to provide exceptional rigidity and light weight. Carbon Fiber Core Floor.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. The dual-level horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender onto the hands-free power trunk lid that sports the subtle G70 and 3.3T

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The new A4 Sedan has the best drag coefficient in its class at 0.23, while Avant has c d 0.26. The body of the new Audi models is one of the lightest in its class due to an intelligent material mix and lightweight construction. The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid. TDI with tiptronic (1.9

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing. Tech Abounds.

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Clean Cleaning SUV Fuel Economy 105

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail. From the LED head and fog lights to the signature sequential turn-signal taillights, the 2021 Mustang is a good-looking car. The slight hood bulges have functional air intakes.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 105

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. The exterior design of the 2021 XT5 is among the most attractive in the midsize premium SUV class. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 105