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BMW to supply 100 i3 EVs to LAPD

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Los Angeles currently has a 50% EV procurement guideline for all new light duty fleet vehicles, which will go to 80% by 2025 as called for in the Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn. Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based distributed energy resource solutions, will supply 100 Level 2 chargers and four DC fast chargers to LAPD.

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BMW launches iX EV

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The aluminum spaceframe construction and the Carbon Cage’s use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the roof and at the sides and rear result in an intelligent material mix that increases rigidity at the same time as minimizing weight. also have a positive impact on efficiency and range.

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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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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. 200 kW DC fast charging. The new charging technology of the BMW iX enables DC fast charging at up to 200 kW.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. Cooling air for the battery is silently pulled in from the cabin.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L XL1 has no power steering, but is very nimble and easy to control due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight. Materials and weight. Earlier post.)

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Local Motors 3D printing a Strati at NAIAS; announces two micro-factories to open

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Made from a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic material by SABIC, the current model of the Strati takes approximately 44 hours to print 212 layers. and one at National Harbor, just outside Washington DC. Local Motors will showcase the proprietary three-phased manufacturing process for 3D-printing cars during NAIAS 2015.

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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ft) long Audi R8 e-tron is recognizable by its unique lighting solutions on the air inlets, front apron and sideblades. Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. R8 Overview. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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