Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

Audi has unveiled a new electric urban concept—a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. The roof is designed to be maneuverable and slides to the rear to open. The new urban study.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

presented the AERO-Y EV concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013. The AERO-Y was designed for the research and development of Yokohama proprietary technologies. With its ultra-light weight regardless of high strength and durability, the CFRP contributes to longer service life of the EV battery. The Yokohama Rubber Co.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Daimler and BASF have developed a new joint concept electric vehicle that combines both companies’ ideas for holistic electric mobility. The use of advanced materials and technologies allowed new concepts to be implemented in the electric car that generate power as well as save it. Lightweight design.

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Design Concept Energy Electric Vehicles 246

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. —Jaiwon Shin, President of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of Supernal. —Jaiwon Shin.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

Group (SAIC) unveiled three models of a concept new vehicle form called EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle. EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. Click to enlarge. meters in length.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

Chevrolet introduced the Mi-ray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Mi-ray, developed at the GM Advanced Design Studio in Seoul, combines hybrid propulsion technology and advanced styling. The Mi-Ray concept. The Mi-ray features a concept “mid-electric” propulsion system, located primarily behind and beneath the driver.

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Chevrolet Carbon Fiber Concept Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

BMW Group Megacity Vehicle Design Sketch. The LifeDrive concept consists of two horizontally separated, independent modules. Its partner, the Life module, consists primarily of a high-strength and extremely lightweight passenger cell made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Click to enlarge. Drive Module.

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BMW Design Carbon Fiber Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbon fiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. The high-energy battery pack is designed to deliver greater power from a smaller battery than those currently used in Lexus’ range of hybrid vehicles.

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Lexus Hybrid Concept Carbon Fiber 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Audi Sport quattro concept. At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). The Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone. Design elements.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept. Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. The new concept, based on Volkswagen’s New Small Family (the Up! models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The newly designed 0.8 Volkswagen’s Up!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Automobili Lamborghini, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its new design concept for a future Lamborghini electric super sports car: the “Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio”, developed in collaboration with two MIT laboratories. Now we are presenting an exciting and progressive concept car. Energy storage systems.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Audi urban concept with support for wireless charging. Audi is introducing a 1+1 urban concept technology study for urban and metropolitan areas. The cabin of the Audi urban concept offers slightly offset seating for two; the roof slides back for entry, and the canopy can remain open in good weather. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Genesis unveiled its Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The all-electric, high-performance concept elevates and reimagines the “Athletic Elegance” design paradigm, while providing a vision of future Genesis product performance and technology. Essentia is the brand’s initial concept for a true GT car.

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New York Concept Carbon Fiber Batteries 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

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. Diesel-hybrid and gas-hybrid powertrains.

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Concept Industrial Industry Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The Audi e-tron concept. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. Lightweight construction was a top priority for the e-tron concept car. All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic.

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Audi Concept Cars Electrical 257

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). Under the agreement, Toray is responsible for developing optimal CFRP materials, and handling design and molding processes; Daimler is responsible for developing joining technologies.

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Automobile Carbon Fiber Parts Mercedes 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. This concept shows what can be done when every aspect of the car is designed to reduce emissions. Reduced power consumption.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. Bespoke design, elongated flaps fit.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2011

350 to 700 bar) storage vessels are constructed using expensive high-strength carbon fiber, such as Toray T700S, in a composite matrix as an overwrap to contain the stress. An example of a possible solution is using fibers with mechanical strengths matching or exceeding the properties of aerospace quality carbon fiber (e.g.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

While possibly adequate for some stationary applications and vehicle platforms, they may be too expensive and bulky for many non-stationary applications and may not be able to provide a driving range that meets consumer expectations across the full range of light-duty vehicle platforms. Currently, high-pressure (i.e.,

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2019

Teijin Limited’s automotive composites specialty groups have developed a multi-material composite automotive door concept that maintains required crash specifications while reducing overall weight by 35% when compared to a conventional steel door. The company has operations on three continents and more than 4,200 employees.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2014

These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer.

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Cars That Think

MAY 25, 2025

What are some of the most important technical challenges that you faced in the design phase of the Climate Impulse plane? And I said to Guillaume Faury , the CEO of Airbus, Look, this is a design of the plane I want to use. This is the concept of the plane. We put the carbon fiber and the epoxy in the molds and then we cure it.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With its completely newly developed design, the electric BMW iX is the first representative of a generation of cars intended to redefine the driving experience, the feeling of space inside and the relationship between vehicles and those on board. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Like the original BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ), the three-door coupe is propelled by an electric motor developed by the BMW Group, which develops a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). BMW i3 Concept Coupé. BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Connected Connect Concept 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Audi is showcasing an electric off-roader concept at IAA 2019: the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. In order to meet these requirements, the vehicle is designed to reach a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80.8 Light weight and maximum body stiffness are, of course, important technical objectives for off-roaders in particular. Lights and drones.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The BMW iX is the BMW Group’s new technology flagship, offering a new take on the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. As an alternative to the standard 20-inch light-alloy wheels, there is a choice of 21-inch and 22-inch Air Performance Wheels. BMW has launched the BMW i4 and BMW iX. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km).

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Such engines may incorporate novel thermodynamic cycles, but should not simply involve regurgitation of existing concepts (e.g., approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Miller Cycle).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2013

This will include, but is not limited to, novel tank designs and cost reduction concepts; carbon fiber reduction or elimination; conformable tank designs; alternative operating conditions (e.g., Approach 1 in this topic area will focus on the development of low-cost, high-strength fibers and composite components.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

This topic seeks proof-of-concept, or seedling projects that complement the VTO Battery500 Consortium’s research to more than double the specific energy (to 500 watt-hours per kilogram) of lithium battery technologies which will result in smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery packs, and more affordable electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

One key to Visio.M’s high energy efficiency is its light weight; without the battery, Visio.M The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. also to the design of air and heating. Click to enlarge. weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2016

Faurecia’s recently introduced Urban Liftgate demonstrator is a showcase for several innovations designed to rethink the rear-end of vehicles. Among the innovations is the use of a new type of composite made of natural flax fibers instead of carbon. The mechanical performance is below that of carbon fiber.

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