Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Beyond Li-on. 25% weight reduction at ?$1.97/lb lb saved for the chassis. Commercialization of power electronics for electric traction drives using wideband gap (WBG) semiconductors.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Li-ion battery.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

For the longer term, (2017-2027) while “beyond Li-ion” battery chemistries such as lithium-sulfur, magnesium-ion, zinc-air, and lithium-air, offer the potential of significantly greater energy densities, breakthrough innovation will be required for these new battery technologies to enter the PEV market, according to DOE.

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Plug-in Zinc Air Li-ion 2012 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Critical barriers exist for the implementation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in electric drive vehicle applications. AOI 9: Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Li-Ion Chemistries.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This would eliminate the ionomer, which conducts ions, but also poisons catalyst sites and obstructs oxygen transport. The battery would provide a transportation energy storage solution that could be charged very fast and have a comparable energy density with the state-of-the-art lithium ion.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Li-ion 284

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber San Diego 362

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). The h-tron concept car shows that we have also mastered fuel cell technology. kWh Li-ion battery in the h-tron is adopted from the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies. million in co-funding to support projects focused on beyond lithium-ion battery technologies and reducing friction and wear in the powertrain. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2).

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

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). The Li-ion battery pack is placed under the floor. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Connect Connected Concept 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Audi introduced a new electric sportscar concept at the North American International Auto Show, its second following the introduction of the initial e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Audi e-tron Concepts. All add-on parts—doors, lids, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic. Earlier post.).

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Detroit Audi Concept Electric 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Proposed improvements should already be demonstrated or proven at a bulk material, prototype, or proof-of-concept level, and projects should generally focus on a transition from Technology Readiness Level ( TRL ) 4 to 7. Steel (Mild, HSLA, AHSS, or Boron automotive alloy).

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Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console. The i3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2

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BMW New York London Production 247

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

kWh, 323V Li-ion battery pack—318 kg (701 lbs), or 21% of the e-Golf’s DIN unladen body weight—with the component 25 Ah cells and modules (6-cell and 12-cell) provided by Panasonic. Beyond that, the Group is looking to Li-sulfur (500 Wh/kg) and Li-air (1,000 Wh/kg) as future solutions. Click to enlarge.

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