Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

A focus on light-weighting will be fundamental to our industry for years to come, and we are investigating many advanced materials applications as possible solutions for weight reduction in our vehicles. —Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

The group previously demonstrated the potential of zinc-anode batteries. This magnified image shows aluminum deposited on carbon fibers in a battery electrode. It reacts chemically with the glass fiber separator, which physically divides the anode and the cathode, causing the battery to short circuit and fail.

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 454

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Automobili Lamborghini, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its new design concept for a future Lamborghini electric super sports car: the “Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio”, developed in collaboration with two MIT laboratories. Mircea Dinca, Department of Chemistry and the Mechanosynthesis Group, led by Prof.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Design Concept 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2019

Teijin Limited’s automotive composites specialty groups have developed a multi-material composite automotive door concept that maintains required crash specifications while reducing overall weight by 35% when compared to a conventional steel door. The company has operations on three continents and more than 4,200 employees.

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Light Carbon Fiber Michigan 2019 191

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Carbon specialist SGL Group is a development partner in the European joint development project INSPIRE (Integration of Novel Stack Components for Performance, Improved DuRability and LowEr Cost), which has been funded with a €7-million (US$7.4-million) Earlier post.).

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Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. 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

JUNE 29, 2018

The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Source: neon.

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Grid BMW Power Powered 191

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. Optimized aerodynamics for increased range.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $15.8 2,000,000.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Fuel Low Cost 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. of total BMW Group sales in the US.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2010

has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). Under the agreement, Toray is responsible for developing optimal CFRP materials, and handling design and molding processes; Daimler is responsible for developing joining technologies.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The best-known wearable energy-harvesting tech today is, of course, solar, which pulls down electrons from sunlight or ambient light. A light human health sensor would be no use to biologists trying to keep a tracker on a bison for the rest of its life. Solar won’t work for nocturnal animals or creatures in low-light environments.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 136

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Workhorse Group Inc. The W-15 has been designed to reflect features and benefits that we believe fleets want today. The 80 mile range is designed to cover the majority of the miles driven in a day by fleets. has received Letters of Intent from fleets totaling 2,150 of the Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickup trucks.

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Fleet Range Long Beach Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6. The all-new Ford GT serves as the pinnacle product of the new Ford Performance group, a division dedicated to providing innovation through performance. Drivers will be announced later.

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2016 Ford Shelby Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

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. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In order to meet these requirements, the vehicle is designed to reach a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80.8 Thanks to the moderately calculated maximum speed, the gear ratio can be designed such that every wheel is provided with enough torque even without a multi-speed transmission. Lights and drones. mph) on the road.

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Audi Concept Light Electric 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2). This project will design, develop, and demonstrate an ultra- light hybrid composite door and utilize predictive engineering (PE) to identify robust material and process design cycles. Navitas Advanced Solutions Group.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2017

In our project, we are taking a comprehensive approach to dramatically reducing fuel cell costs by combining advanced high activity, stable catalysts with novel electrode designs to increase the power output and efficiency. —Shawn Litster.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Low Cost Hydrogen 150

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. —Raj Nair. Aerodynamics.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. Click to enlarge. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter torque: 570 N·m / 420 lb-ft). Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

To achieve such low figures, the designers focused their efforts on three main areas: minimizing weight; leveraging aerodynamics with active systems; and using the “Z.E. EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. Carefully designed rear body panels.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. All the TGI versions comply with the highest crash safety standards. The new SEAT Leon 1.5

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

While the 700 bar compressed hydrogen storage used in current production light-duty FCEVs provides a near‐term commercialization pathway, the performance of this storage technology falls short of the DOE onboard FCEV Hydrogen Storage Program targets, particularly for volumetric hydrogen energy density and system cost. fleets, buses, etc.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Chrysler Group. ?This This project will demonstrate laser-assisted joining of aluminum and carbon fiber components to reduce vehicle weight. The new projects will help improve cell chemistry and composition, develop advanced electrolytes, and create new battery design tools, helping to further reduce costs. Description.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

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. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Dr. Thomas Weber, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, future vehicles with fuel cell drive systems could achieve the operating ranges of current diesel models with no loss of interior space. When designing the F 125!, Using this technology, says Prof.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Group Chairman, Volkswagen AG. If a driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator—for example, when drawing up to traffic lights or on downhill stretches—the DSG disengages and the engine idles. Nonetheless, its structure should remain lean, so that the overall vehicle is light and efficient.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Also standard on both models is Dynamic Damper Control.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

BMW Group Megacity Vehicle Design Sketch. At BMW Group’s Innovation Days: Mobility of the Future briefing in Munich, the company outlined its plans for the upcoming electric Megacity Vehicle (MCV), due onto the market in 2013 ( earlier post ), as well as the new LifeDrive architecture upon which the MCV is based. Drive Module.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

First, to design and build the “Mach-I” prototype vehicle maintaining donor vehicle architectural space and using commercially available or demonstrated materials and processes while delivering a 22% reduction compared to the baseline vehicle. Mach-II design and CAE is underway now. How light could you make vehicles? …

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Concept Carbon Fiber Vehicles Ford 284

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). Like the Prius, Toyota designed the Mirai to be immediately recognizable.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

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 passenger cell is attached to the aluminum drive frame (giving a more modern slant to body-on-frame design). kWh per kilometer (0.21

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

Group (SAIC) unveiled three models of a concept new vehicle form called EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle. EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. Smaller, smarter design.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). This project will develop, integrate and implement predictive models for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites that link the material design, molding process and final performance.

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