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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Lightweight Concept. 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.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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APRIL 6, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In the next step, the facility in Moses Lake will convert the polyacrylic fibers into the actual carbon fibers.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Building 220

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Two years after unveiling the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT concept car, BMW will present the BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich in September. With its high-performance fuel cell and optimized power battery, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen’s drive system is unique in the world. Driving dynamics, strong long-distance capabilities.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

This investment will support transformational research and development (R&D), innovative hydrogen concepts that will encourage market expansion and increase the scale of hydrogen production, storage, transport, and use. Concept papers are due 25 February 2020 and full applications are due 20 April 2020.

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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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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 186

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JANUARY 14, 2013

presented the AERO-Y EV concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013. Prepreg is a sheeted material consisting of reinforced fiber impregnated with resin and the prepreg for CFRP uses carbon fiber as reinforced fiber. The Yokohama Rubber Co., CFRP is formed through thermal curing of stacked prepreg sheets.).

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2013 Carbon Fiber Concept Auto 246

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $30 million in available funding ( DE-FOA-0001647 ), subject to appropriations, for research and development of low-cost hydrogen production, onboard hydrogen storage, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells to advance the widespread commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system.

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

Advanced Carbon Fiber for Compressed Hydrogen and Natural Gas Storage Tanks. This potential area, coordinated with AMO and the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), would focus on R&D to reduce the cost of hydrogen and natural gas storage tanks through development of low-cost, high-strength carbon fiber (CF). up to 2 MW).

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Chevrolet is unveiling the Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne concept vehicle today at the SEMA Show. A lowered ride height, a rear stabilizer bar and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes complement the Cheyenne concept’s high-performance character with enhanced handling and braking capability. equipped Silverado regular cab with a 6’6” box.

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Silverado Concept Carbon Fiber Chevrolet 220

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

—Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled as a concept at the IAA show in 2019. The BMW Group produces the fuel cell systems for the pilot fleet at its in-house competence center for hydrogen in Munich. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 13, 2016

Daimler will introduce a series-production fuel-cell plug-in hybrid—the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL—in 2017. The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack developed in Vancouver, Canada together with partner Ford in the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC) joint venture.

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Mercedes Plug-in 2017 SUV 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Audi unveiled the V10 TDI diesel nanuk quattro concept show car prior to the the IAA in Frankfurt. seconds, and top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph), the nanuk quattro averages fuel consumption of 7.8 Thermal management with separate cooling loops and the steplessly regulated oil pump contribute to the relatively low fuel consumption.

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Concept MPG Diesel Audi 199

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APRIL 23, 2012

The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In electric mode, the Audi A6 L e-tron concept can travel up to 80 km at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37.28 The Audi A6 L e-tron concept delivers sporty performance. Click to enlarge. miles) on electric power.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

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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. Lite concept features a weight-optimized mix of metals.

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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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OCTOBER 31, 2013

The goal is to enable the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and specifically to provide adequate hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle applications that meet the DOE hydrogen storage targets, as well as enabling early market applications such as materials handling equipment and portable power applications.

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The sleek tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 mpg, with some test runs showing more than 13 mpg—in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%. This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.). for the D13.

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JUNE 12, 2011

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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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Fuel Efficiency Improvements in Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Trucks. Area of Interest 3).

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The 100 kW fuel cell system (also applied in the A7) has a system power of 100 kW. The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 The concept car has high-voltage 1.1

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AUGUST 26, 2016

After carbon dioxide is captured from large point sources, such as coal-fired power plants, it can be injected into underground geological formations from which it cannot escape (geologic sequestration). Another option is to use the CO 2 as a reagent to create useful products, such as cement, plastics, or liquid fuels.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

The US Department of Energy is awarding more than $7 million to fund four 3-year projects in California, Washington and Oregon to advance hydrogen storage technologies to be used in fuel-cell-electric vehicles. The project will focus on improving carbon fiber composite materials and the design and manufacture of hydrogen storage tanks.

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MARCH 7, 2016

Among the innovations is the use of a new type of composite made of natural flax fibers instead of carbon. The flax-fiber composite provides a weight savings of around 45% Gillard said—in the ballpark of the estimated 50% weight savings from carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Light Fuel Economy 150

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. 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. The new i30.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 150

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The purpose of this topic is to identify proof-of-concept or seedling projects that will complement the research in the Battery500 Program. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Vehicles. Battery500 Seedling Projects. Earlier post.)

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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. US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced a new Vehicle Technologie program-wide funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0001201 ) for $55.8

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. 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.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

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APRIL 23, 2020

Ten years after ArcelorMittal introduced the first S-in motion study for fuel-powered vehicles ( earlier post ), it is launching a new set of S-in motion solutions for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). To visualize the smart BEV steel solutions, an online 3D car configurator is now available. In addition, steel is 100-percent recyclable.

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Carbon Fiber Emissions Carbon Batteries 365

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MAY 14, 2015

Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept. Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

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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. By pursuing weight reduction, a more-efficient powertrain and reduced air resistance, the FT-Bh offers fuel consumption of 2.1

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. Fuel cell system. NEDC fuel consumption is 0.79 Mercedes-Benz F 125! research vehicle.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

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AUGUST 10, 2011

The funding will support 40 projects across 15 states and will help improve the fuel efficiency of next generation vehicles. Advanced fuels and lubricants. This project will determine levels at which higher alcohols and other advanced oxygenated fuel components can be readily integrated into the existing fuel supply (i.e.,

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APRIL 4, 2019

The fuel cell plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL (combined hydrogen consumption: 0.34 The same applies to fuel cell vehicles, which give rise to more emissions in production but slightly fewer than batter vehicles in operation, and where the supply of hydrogen has a major influence on the overall effect. kg/100 km, combined CO?

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JUNE 7, 2013

The goal is to enable the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and specifically to provide adequate hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle, material handling, and portable power applications that meet the DOE hydrogen storage targets. The estimated maximum period of performance for each award will be three years.

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