Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

Ford engineers took a holistic approach to weight reduction by incorporating advanced materials into the entire design of the vehicle, including powertrain, chassis, body, battery ( earlier post ) and interior features such as seats. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Honda also said they’ll be connected yet fun-to-drive, offer a not-yet-detailed Motion Management System for ride and handling, emphasize efficiency, and have lightweight, energy-dense battery packs. Honda 0 Saloon concept No carbon fiber. Honda’s not jumping aboard the carbon-fiber train. 300-mile target range. “We

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Honda Carbon Fiber Concept Las Vegas 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The all-new Optima is available with three engine choices, providing a balance between sportiness and fuel efficiency. liter GDI turbo engine, available on the SXL and SX Turbo models. Body and chassis.

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2016 Engine Kia Available 150

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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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

The ProRail is known for its lightweight and durable design, utilizing carbon fiber composite TUFFSHELL ACF Type 4 CNG cylinders. Agility’s engineers worked to minimize the ProRail’s impact on valuable frame rail space, reducing the length of the system by ten inches.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Spearheading this development is Electric Motor Design Lead Dragos-Mihai Postariu who comments: The Quark is designed to bolster the low-speed range of the Gemera, where you need it, for brutal acceleration. Direct cooling was chosen for its higher cooling efficiency and compact design. kg in weight.

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Motor Motors Motoring Power 243

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo has a Ferrari-designed and built 3.8-liter When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The base Ghibli engine is a Ferrari-based 3.0-liter Ferrari Power.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Vehicles. Applications shall use an integrated approach to predict, design, develop, and optimize precursor chemistry (petroleum and non-petroleum derived) for candidates that meet the requirements described above.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Nickel Lithium Low Cost 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In addition to the technological equivalents of features found on combustion engines, such as charge air coolers, air filters, control units and sensors, the BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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. Aerodynamics.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

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. The partnership comes shortly following Divergent 3D’s signing a strategic partnership letter of intent with top-ten global automaker PSA Group.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber North America Cars 150

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. If the Charger Daytona SRT EV keeps this concept design of a 2-door hatchback, it will be a direct connection to the classic 1968 Charger. Pricing and Availability.

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Dodge Concept Carbon Fiber All-Electric 93

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The 2022 Maserati Levante is offered in four models—GT, Modena, S and Trofeo—with either a V6 or V8 engine, all with all-wheel drive. Maserati says this engine has high-turbulence cylinder heads that sound awesome, but I needed some research to really gather-in their benefit. A smooth design. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2011

Theodore and Associates is unveiling the Uni-Chassis, a frameless body-on-chassis design that is lighter in weight, lower investment and lower cost compared to traditional body-on-frame and unibody designs, at the 2011 SAE World Congress in Detroit this week. degree torsional stiffness and 47,000 lb.

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Plug-in Plug Shelby Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. If required, a high-voltage alternator hooked up to the combustion engine generates extra power, which is then stored in the hybrid battery. Connectivity.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 Intelligent lightweight design and innovative production technology also play a key role in the construction of the soft-top. seconds (preliminary).

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

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. Like the race engine of the RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder power unit features dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank and oil extraction.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

With a focus on implementation in volume production, Audi and Voith are looking to apply themselves to developing new, innovative high-tech materials, in addition to industrialization and process engineering for conventional fiber-reinforced polymers. —Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI Ag.

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Audi Polymer Production Carbon Fiber 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

Through intelligent connectivity and management of electricity producers, consumers and storage options, we are helping shape the energy grid of the future. Natural gas-fired engine inside the combined heat and power station at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. In total, the plant manufactured more than 376,000 cars in 2017.

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Grid BMW Power Powered 191

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

For the next generation of the Audi A8, an intelligent mix of four materials—aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)—is being used for the first time in the weight-bearing body structure—more materials than in any of the brand’s previous production models. 36 millimeters (1.4

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Audi Light Carbon Fiber Polymer 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Twenty-one years later, in 2015, the IEEE member founded Psyonic , which designs and builds advanced, affordable artificial limbs. 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.". Akhtar is the CEO.

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Ecuador Illinois Chicago Affordable 144

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Chevrolet made the radical decision to have the 2021 Corvette, or C8 as aficionados call it, become a mid-engine sports car, abandoning the front engine design that began when the first Corvette rolled off the line in Flint, Michigan, on June 30, 1953. But the base engine turning 0-60 runs in a quick 2.9 V8 under glass.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Both prologue variants provide a view into coming Audi design language, as well as the technology experience inside and outside. TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant delivers a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), while the electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. It is equipped with the plug?in

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling. Bold Design. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

UK-based spaceflight company Orbex unveiled its Prime rocket, which is designed to deliver small satellites into Earth’s orbit. The 3D printed engine. The 3-D printed rocket engine was uniquely manufactured in a single piece without joins in partnership with additive manufacturer SLM Solutions.

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Engine Fuel Carbon Fiber Highlander 353

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Its packaging is designed for the integration of the high-performance, zero-emissions technology, enabling the four electric motors and two transmission units to be positioned as close to the four wheels as possible and very low down in the vehicle. The additional drive to the front wheels necessitated a new front axle design.

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2013 Production Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The powertrain system features an advanced battery liquid cooling system, an innovative motor efficiency optimizer, a rechargeable energy storage system mated to a low gear design, and low-rolling resistance tires. It takes approximately seven hours for the battery to be fully charged using a dedicated 220V connection.

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2010

The aluminum body panels are joined to the frame of extruded profiles and cast nodes by means of positive and friction connections. The engine frame is made of ultra lightweight magnesium. The long rear hatch is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—an advantage of 6.6 The engineers also found 2.3

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Audi Carbon Fiber Hungary Exhaust 218

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A mild hybrid has an electric motor that provides efficiency for the main gasoline engine by allowing the engine to be turned off whenever the car is coasting, braking or stopped, then quickly restarted once power is required. Maybe Maserati designers can take a look at this on the next refresh. The lower 6.5-inch

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

BMW has introduced the new generation (6 th ) of its top-end 7 Series, featuring technology innovations in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, and intelligent connectivity. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. Click to enlarge. Together with an increase in the compression ratio from 10.0

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. BMW designed the i8 from the start as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

liter V6 engine. The engine ran smooth at all speeds with zero-to-60 times right around 6.4 The 2021 XT5 with the base four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is EPA rated at 22/29/24. Both engines use premium 91 octane. liter engine or 400 horsepower, but no, not even close. Cruising Comfort.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75