Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SABIC has introduced NORYL GTX 9500 resin, a new addition to a range of unfilled NORYL GTX resin grades, which delivers excellent dimensional stability under hot and humid conditions, addressing the challenge for highly demanding automotive applications.

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Carbon Fiber Auto Water Mariner 243

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2019

The module is made from carbon fiber sheet molded compound (SMC), glass fiber SMC and unidirectional glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) to offer both high strength and low weight. 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

MARCH 8, 2017

has received Letters of Intent from fleets totaling 2,150 of the Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickup trucks. 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.

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Fleet Range Long Beach Carbon Fiber 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. Optimized aerodynamics for increased range. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2014

Mercedes-Benz received two MATERIALICA Design and Technology Awards at the MATERIALICA 2014 trade fair for materials applications, surface technology and product engineering in Munich. The first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Diesel Cars 262

Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Those batteries, to be used in later versions of the platform, will be able to charge from 15-80% in just 10-15 minutes and will lose no more than 10% of original battery capacity (and range) after 10 years of use, Honda said. Honda Space-Hub Concept – 2024 CES Thin, light, and wide starts with the battery pack.

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Honda Carbon Fiber Concept Las Vegas 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With its abbreviated compression phase and long expansion phase, it was designed specifically for operation at partial load. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2018

The thin rechargeable battery in the underbody has a useable capacity of approximately 80 kWh and enables an approximate range of more than 250 miles. The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. The same applies to the front trim designed as a display, including the continuous lighting strip.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Cars Concept 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The drive technology’s efficiency paired to the latest battery cell technology results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630 kilometers (391 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive50 and up to 425 kilometers (264 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive40. Adaptive recuperation gives a further boost to the efficiency and range of the BMW iX. kWh/100 km).

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Batteries 418

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. The new tank system can now hold 25 kg of natural gas, increasing the range in the CNG mode by 25%. The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles). The new Zafira Tourer 1.6

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Which seems plenty attractive to a range of companies and researchers. The best-known wearable energy-harvesting tech today is, of course, solar, which pulls down electrons from sunlight or ambient light. There are, researchers have discovered, a wide range of options to harvest enough microwatts to replace wearables’ batteries.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 138

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Developing systems to enable lightweight, compact, and cost competitive hydrogen storage will help make hydrogen fuel cell systems competitive in a wide range of portable and stationary applications, and enable longer driving ranges for a wider variety of transportation applications.

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. For this, molten aluminum is poured into a mould made from compacted sand mixed with resin in a process specially designed for this small-series vehicle.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Sample topic areas that might address one or more of these barriers include: Novel cell, module or pack designs that significantly improve the thermal or safety performance, or significantly reduce the weight, volume, and cost of non? displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. showrooms in November, 2017.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2016

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. The BMW i3 is the first purpose-built electric production vehicle to be made primarily of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). Earlier post.)

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BMW Los Angeles Supplies Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbon fiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. The high-energy battery pack is designed to deliver greater power from a smaller battery than those currently used in Lexus’ range of hybrid vehicles.

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Lexus Hybrid Concept Carbon Fiber 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Given that the AI:TRAIL is intended for use in areas without charging infrastructure, the thing that really draws the attention is its range. In order to meet these requirements, the vehicle is designed to reach a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80.8 Lights and drones. The rear light operates in a similar way.

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Audi Concept Light Electric 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The US Department of Energy will award more than $175 million over the next three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of a range of advanced vehicle technologies. Light-weighting materials. 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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

A team from Lawrence Berkeley and Argonne National Laboratories, Tufts University and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have now used X-ray based imaging techniques to study the inner workings of PEM fuelcell components subjected to a range of temperature and moisture conditions. —Shum et al. Credit: Berkeley Lab).

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Carbon Fiber Fuel Water Polymer 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Even the load capability can be different: the e-motor scalability and the specific gear design, that grants robustness and a wide ratio range, enable it to be used in different vehicles categories, such as passenger, light and heavy commercial. Diesel-hybrid and gas-hybrid powertrains. Diesel-hybrid and gas-hybrid powertrains.

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Concept Industrial Industry Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

has announced pricing and production plans for the Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles and previewed the new design. The Empulse offers a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range and 100-mph top speed. The Empulse R uses carbon fiber for headlight shroud, front and rear fenders, top panel and the rear light housing.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Carbon Fiber Financing 239

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2018

To achieve a driving range greater than 500 km in a fuel cell vehicle, about 5 kg of hydrogen is required. In order to achieve an enthalpy in this range metals may be incorporated into the storage materials, to which H 2 may bind in a Kubas fashion. —Skipper et al. Hoang and David M. 200802832.

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Hydrogen Energy Storage Carbon Fiber Store 276

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 electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Carbon Engine 218

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

It came on with a bang, winning many Car of the Year awards, recognized for its design, performance and ride comfort. The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Polestar 1: Power and Range. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2). TPI Composites.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

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. Ours was painted in Urban Green with a premium price of $6,500; other custom colors ranged from $6,500 to $17,000. A smooth design.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

A US Department of Energy (DOE) program designed to spur the use of high performance supercomputers to advance US manufacturing has funded 13 new industry projects for a total of $3.8 Partners range from small to large companies, industry consortiums and institutes. Harper International Corp.

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Manufacturer EPRI Lithium Sulfur Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. The BMW i8 Roadster also benefits from a light-weight construction, complete with low center of gravity and even weight distribution.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

New design direction. The exterior is described by Domagoj Dukec, vice president BMW design, as “an extravagant statement by BMW M (placing it) in the heart of the luxury segment.” The XM debuts what will be the new front end design for BMW luxury models. The slim LED accent lights above the A pillars add an interesting touch.

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BMW PHEV Los Angeles Plug-in 80

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

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 l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Heating, cooling, and other thermal management loads significantly reduce the practical driving range of plug-in electric vehicles.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

LEDs are used for powerful lighting: the front light is integrated into the handlebar, the rear light into the seat. The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). in) of travel. The frame features a low center of gravity and a compact overall volume.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361