Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Continuing to race using hydrogen engines. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. Sereebo used for CarbonPro contains randomly-orientated, isotropic carbon fiber in a polyamide matrix resin. billion by 2030.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 27, 2023

Shelby has introduced a Mach-E GT, a rig that adds carbon fiber body panels and a performance suspension – while leaving the powertrain untouched. Sure, one could argue that Europe is where Shelby's performance was technically gestated when ol’ Carroll plunked a V8 engine in an AC Ace to make the Cobra. We shall see.&

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

It will also be working closely with GKN to develop the technology for international markets. Instead of a battery, the Gyrodrive system uses a magnetically loaded high-speed carbon-fiber flywheel to store the energy generated by a bus as it slows down to stop. Heavy-duty Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2019

Polestar also announced its World Manufacturing Identifier, which officiates the brand as a standalone car company. The new Polestar Production Center in Chengdu, China will produce the Polestar 1—a carbon fiber-bodied Electric Performance Hybrid. Polestar Chengdu; the marriage point.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2015

The new institute pairs leading carbon fiber producers and suppliers—such as Materials Innovation Technologies, Harper International, and Strongwell—with key end users such as TPI for wind turbines and Ford, Honda and Volkswagen for automobiles. Thogus Products Company; Toray Composites (America), Inc.;

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. Carbon fiber interior components.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2017

The Koenigsegg Regera combines a twin-turbo V8 combustion engine with three electric motors and battery power via Koenigsegg Direct Drive. The Koenigsegg Direct Drive transmission (KDD) was invented by Christian von Koenigsegg and developed for the Regera by the Koenigsegg Advanced Engineering team.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Lightweighting has been a key tool for improving the fuel economy of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over the past years. To find adoption, materials companies and manufacturers will need to find solutions that save on both weight and cost.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The selections announced focus on eight approaches to improving vehicle efficiency: Advanced fuels and lubricants : Eight projects awarded to improve fuels and lubricants that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines. Ford Motor Company. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. Ford Motor Company.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

These government entities collaborate with companies to make material advancements that could save industry millions of dollars in fuel and maintenance across sectors. Ford Motor Company will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on this project. VTO Funding: $300,000; In-Kind Contribution: $60,000; Total Value: $360,000.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Eight projects are aimed at improvements including developing and demonstrating dual-fuel or dedicated natural gas engine technologies for high-efficiency medium and heavy-duty vehicles to reduce petroleum usage and developing advanced computational fluid dynamics models to accelerate the development of advanced engine technologies.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Divergent 3D, a manufacturing technology company focused on the automotive sector, has entered into a global development partnership with engineering research and development (ER&D) firm Altran. Divergent 3D is commercializing a software-hardware platform for manufacturing that leverages 3D metal printing.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

liter V12 engine car to run on pure gasoline or hydrogen or a blend of both. Austria-based Alset Global’s Hybrid Hydrogen system comprises a hydrogen fuel rail, storage tank and proprietary engine management system. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 Engines Hydrogen' In addition, the use of the existing 6.0

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Altran and Quimera worked with Technopark Motorland and Sunrace Engineering Development on the AEGT project. 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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2012

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), sanctioning body for the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón, has entered into an agreement with Jackson, Mich.-based The FLM09 features a full carbon fiber chassis, carbon brakes and an Xtrac sequential gearbox with paddle shifting. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Dan Johnson, Lightning Hybrids co-founder and CTO who co-invented the new patented system with senior controls engineer, Jonathan Reynolds, said the new patent built on previous generations and focused on making the system more efficient. Reynolds said new manufacturing processes were instrumental in achieving Lightning Hybrids’ patent goal.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

Mercedes G brand managing director Emmerich Schiller said the company “didn’t want to compromise on capabilities.” From the start, it was decided the electric G-Class should be at least as good as the internal-combustion-engine model both on road and off road,” Shiller explained.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2020

Furthermore, hydrogen fuel cells are two to three times more efficient than internal combustion engines, thereby offering additional energy efficiency gains. The value proposition of methane pyrolysis relies on the availability of equally large markets that can absorb carbon from a new supply chain. MT), and carbon fiber (~0.1

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The mixing of radial and axial flux layout enables the best torque to power-to-weight ratio in the industry, the company said. Even the rotor uses the renown Koenigsegg Aircore hollow carbon fiber technology (presently used in Koenigsegg’s rims, steering wheel, seats, etc). Peak power density is 8.3

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6. The new race car is based on the all-new Ford GT supercar unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Earlier post.) —Raj Nair.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The company does not promise autonomous flights to a city near you , nor are they promising that their plane will take you around the world. The production-ready version of the Archer Midnight is a significant step for the company, as they only need to wait for safety certification (hopefully coming in 2024).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2015

Up to a 35% gain in fuel efficiency in heavy drive cycles is achieved by regenerating the braking energy that is normally wasted to heat, and using this energy instead of the internal combustion engine for acceleration. Steelhead Composites manufactures accumulators from aluminum tubing and spun carbon fiber.

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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 Rear view, with engine compartment with air intake labeled. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I loved everything about engineering, programming, and building things," he says. "I I wanted to figure out a way to combine my interests in both engineering and medicine.". The startup currently has 23 employees including engineers, public health experts, social workers, and doctors. and a Ph.D. DEVELOPING THE ABILITY HAND.

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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). Once you take the weight out, you take the engine down and get substantial deltas in fuel economy.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The company sees a natural fit for airships in humanitarian and relief missions. Instead, LTA will be using carbon-fiber tubes attached to titanium hubs. During initial test flights, the airship will be powered by two reciprocating aircraft engines). Pathfinder 1’s outer covering is also a step up from past generations.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In 2005, 100 “Hydrogen 7” cars powered by the fuel’s V12 engines were produced by BMW. And in 2021, the company debuted the iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell concept car at the International Motor Show in Germany. “To house, let’s say, fuel cell batteries: Why not?

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

The name goes along with the other Dodge high-performance gasoline engine names of Hellcat, Hemi, Redeye and Super Stock in what they call the Brotherhood of Muscle. Carbon-fiber intakes on the front and rear lower fascias assist with aerodynamic performance, as does the sculpted hood. No more stealth moves. The Fratzog wheels.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes. Carnegie Mellon University.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The signature side intake and floating C-pillar collects air to feed the mid-mounted engine and directs airflow over the rear deck to increase downforce. NSX at the reveal. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

At K2013 , the international trade fair for plastics and rubber to be held in Düsseldorf in OCtober, DSM will showcase two applications in advanced thermoplastic composites. The first is a Type IV full engineering plastic pressure vessel based on a liner in Akulon Fuel Lock and a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic wound tape based on Akulon.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

Further, although compared with the previous model the car’s dimensions have grown, its weight has been reduced by up to 120 kilograms (265 lbs), depending on the engine. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 TFSI quattro.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

Harper International Corp. of New York will partner with ORNL to reduce the cost of carbon fibers in a project titled “Development and Validation of Simulation Capability for the High Capacity Production of Carbon Fiber.”. Partners range from small to large companies, industry consortiums and institutes.

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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. SGL Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products and materials. Auto manufacturers are also involved in the network.

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