Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

Voith GFRP energy absorber: 60% weight reduction compared with standard steel absorbers. Voith is introducing a lateral energy absorber made of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) and aluminum. Compared with standard steel absorbers a weight reduction of 60% could be achieved. Galea fiber composite vehicle head.

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Energy Carbon Fiber Standards Concept 236

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

AUGUST 10, 2011

Light-weighting materials : Five projects awarded to accelerate commercial availability of lighter weight vehicles using advanced materials that dramatically reduce vehicle weight while maintaining the highest safety standards. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. A smooth design. Its design, which debuted in 2016, went through a refresh in 2021 with revised front and rear fascias.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

It is designed for use without a clutch, either in manual mode with the steering-wheel mounted paddles or in automatic mode. Projected range for the Furtive eGT is: 360 km (224 miles) over an urban cycle (ECE15 standard). 310 km (193 miles) over a combined cycle (NEDC standard).

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2013 Production MPH Motor 342

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Navistar, Inc. Federal funding. General Motors.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Assuming a mass-produced fuel-efficient vehicle, the FT-Bh body structure makes greater use of high-tensile-strength steel and does not require expensive materials such as carbon fiber for weight reduction. Power consumption in the FT-Bh has been cut to half that of standard B-segment cars. Reduced power consumption.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Developing cost-effective technologies to improve new vehicle fuel efficiency and achieve or exceed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 144 gCO 2 /mi (61.6 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. million barrels per day); and.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. However, the certification standards are not yet fully in place, and significant technological and funding issues create uncertainty.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

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 With XL1, the engineers and designers successfully came up with a body design that delivers more everyday utility than the two previous prototypes.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration. The accelerator pedal isn’t as touchy nor the crackling and popping of the exhaust note isn’t as dramatic as in Sport. Maybe Maserati designers can take a look at this on the next refresh. Maybe switch to summer tires and really enjoy the twisties.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Expressively Designed Premium Sedan. Genesis says the 2022 G70 sport sedan is “designed to perform, tailored to be driven, engineered to care.” We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The objective of this AOI is to develop and demonstrate power modules and production processes that incorporate WBG devices, exclusively or in conjunction with other power semiconductors, into electric drive vehicle inverter designs. Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration. kilowatt (kW).

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 4: Develop Advanced Cells and Design Technology for Electric Drive Batteries.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. This design requires a new thermodynamic air channeling concept. The charge port is standardized for the country of purchase. Hybrid modules.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

Each vehicle has been designed and developed at SEAT’s headquarters in Martorell, and represents a further step in the firm’s vehicle development program, showcasing the benefits of using CNG as the primary fuel. All the TGI versions comply with the highest crash safety standards. The new SEAT Leon 1.5

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

The Corolla Hybrid LE comes standard with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive will be available in the LE, SE, and XLE trims. Additional modifications include a cat-back performance exhaust system with stainless steel pipes and black chrome tips, and matte-black 18-inch wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. Powered by a 2.4L

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 83

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. This becomes even more important as an element of vehicle design as Honda moves toward its electrified future. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. 5-Belt Aerodynamics Testing.

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The Luxury and Premium Luxury models come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional. All-wheel drive comes standard on the Sport model. With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. Distinguished Design. Cruising Comfort.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. puts out 310 horsepower and delivers 21/32/25 with its 10-speed automatic. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The 2022 Genesis GV70 has two engine options with all-wheel drive (AWD) standard. Appealing Exterior Design. Attractive design details. The look is classy without any chrome, save for the five spoke wheels that drew curious comments on their dimpled design. A striking silhouette. Plentiful Propulsion. Interior Wonder.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 17, 2023

This limited-edition Mustang is street-legal, though it has been designed in conjunction with the Mustang GT3 race car -- a car that is slated to run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year. liter V8 to go along with an eight-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle and carbon-fiber driveshaft. The rear subframe is tubular.

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Carbon Fiber Ford Legal Affordable 96

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. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

There is a standard 12-liter tank or an optional 24-liter tank for the required AdBlue additive. The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid. Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. TDI with tiptronic (1.9

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2012

The Silverado and Sierra will be available in standard and long box, with either two- or four-wheel drive. The Vortec engine features hardened exhaust valves and hardened intake and exhaust valve seats. The trucks use a 17-gallon Type 3 CNG tank made from composite material with aluminum liner and carbon fiber wrap.

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Sierra Silverado GMC Chevrolet 291

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The exhaust gas and compressor turbines are separated from one another and located at an optimum position to the exhaust side and to the intake side of the V6 engine, and connected to one another by a shaft. The Formula 1 designation for this unit is MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit Heat).

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

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

MARCH 1, 2016

Air drawn into the micro turbine is passed through a heat exchanger where heat from the exhaust air is transferred to the cold intake air after it has been compressed. As this hot exhaust gas is expelled, it passes through the heat exchanger to ensure the heat energy is recuperated and transferred to cold intake air.

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Phase I projects must complete (1) a preliminary design; (2) a characterization of laboratory devices using the best measurements available, including a description of the measurement methods; and (3) the preparation of a road map with major milestones, that would lead to a production model of a system that would be built in Phase II.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. The objective of this effort is to develop and show technology readiness for advanced electric machine technologies with a focus on motor design, material, and production pathways to significantly lower cost.

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Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

Kodo: Soul of Motion Exterior Design Design cues for the 2023 CX-5, which employ Mazda’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, include a distinctive and attractive front end that has Mazda’s signature grille, which does not suffer from being overly large. The AWD opens the possibility to go off-roading, but with only 7.9

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

Like the BMW eDrive technology on the plug-in hybrid of the new BMW 7 Series, the intelligent lightweight design featuring carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is also based on expertise forged in the development of BMW i cars. Driving Dynamics Control switch with ADAPTIVE mode.

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BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. The Lexus design cues take the Mirai upscale, which poses the question was why is it not part of the Lexus line? No plugging in to an electrical outlet. Here are the important propulsion details.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift. million; by those cockeyed standards, the SF90 is a relative bargain. The SF90 also beat its previous record holder, the LaFerrari, by 0.7 km circuit.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 91

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs. Thermal management systems in the Q7 e-tron quattro.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

New for 2022, the Sport designation means a G80 with all-wheel drive. The lower edges of the fascia find dual horizontal exhaust ports. The overall design will age well for years to come. The calm and pleasant design only hints at the tech inside, which includes advanced safety features and an outstanding sound system.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72