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Nissan reveals high-performance Ariya Single Seater Concept

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Nissan revealed its new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept—a high-performance exploration, development and demonstration project of how the all-electric Nissan Ariya crossover ( earlier post ) powertrain could be used in a bespoke single-seat racing car chassis.

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. This means it is designed for a sprint race format distance of 25 to 40 minutes. Its total capacity is 82 kWh.

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FPT Industrial launches e-Powertrain organization; showcases e-powertrains at IAA CV, including H2 fuel cell concept

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On display at the event are its electric powertrain solutions, including a new hydrogen fuel cell concept powertrain developed by FPT for IVECO. The core of the new FPT Industrial electromobility offering is the E-Powertrain Concept with new E-Axle. Hydrogen fuel cell powertrain concept.

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$15M Visio.M project seeking to maximize light weight and safety in an urban EV

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consortium is developing a mobility concept for an efficient electric vehicle, making the design as light as possible while still delivering the best possible safety protection. The passenger compartment will be made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). A prototype vehicle on the track from the Visio.M The Visio.M

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ArcelorMittal introduces new set of S-in motion solutions for BEVs

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For example, the S-in motion Battery Pack concept includes design options with a tray, without a tray, and different material strategies are considered. Lightweighting emerges as a major factor in BEV design. Today, BEV manufacturers are convinced that lightweighting remains a major topic for BIW design.

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Team led by Local Motors 3D-printing a car during 6-day IMTS

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SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON carbon fiber-reinforced compound. The deposition rate of 40 pounds per hour of carbon reinforced ABS plastic and the large size mean that large parts, like a car, can be produced using additive technology. The winning concept, Strati, inspired the full sized 3D-printed prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 Click to enlarge.

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