Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But to incorporate many different types of sensors, we need different material designs and tools. For capacitors, voltage translates to electrons stored —the voltage drop across a capacitor is proportional to its total charge.) Personalized health care could revolutionize traditional medical practice,” Gao says.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 137

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

energy lithium?ion ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? energy storing) materials. Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. energy batteries. active (non?energy

Carbon Fiber 252

Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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APRIL 2, 2020

The high-voltage battery stores up to 95 kWh of energy and can recover up to 30% of energy used to drive the vehicle during regenerative braking applications. In the e-tron GT, the battery is located in the underbody, between the axles and is designed with recesses in the rear footwell, ensuring comfort for front- and rear-seat passengers.

Audi 300

Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

Energy Storage 225

Energy Storage Energy Polymer Carbon Fiber 225

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JUNE 12, 2011

The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1 The engine hood and numerous add-on parts are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The three units can operate separately or in unison. kWh of energy. The axle load distribution is 50:50.

Audi 329

Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Both prologue variants provide a view into coming Audi design language, as well as the technology experience inside and outside. liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. Overall design. With a length of 5.11

Audi 150

Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

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MARCH 30, 2023

The three electric motors are powered by a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack that also supports a fully-electric drive mode. As well as a monocoque made entirely of multi-technology carbon fiber, it features a front structure in Forged Composites; a special material made of short carbon fibers soaked in resin.

Carbon Fiber 259

Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

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APRIL 1, 2012

The electric motor sources its energy from a lithium-ion battery pack which can be fully charged from a domestic power socket in less than two hours. If required, a high-voltage alternator hooked up to the combustion engine generates extra power, which is then stored in the hybrid battery. mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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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

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. In the course of the prototype’s design, Renault developed the technologies necessary for the introduction of a car with fuel consumption of just 2 liters/100 km by 2020.

Plug-in 370

Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Each motor powers one set of wheels—as on the technology demonstrator Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro (a plug-in hybrid design with an 8.8 Complementing the 110 kW fuel cell is a compact lithium-ion battery designed for optimum power output. When the car is braked it stores the recovered energy. about 6 kg.

Audi 150

Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Under the technology designation EQ Power, the latest electric model (destined for subsequent series production) from the Mercedes-Benz family combines fuel-cell and battery technology in the form of a plug-in hybrid. kWh (net) lithium-ion battery (13.8 Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4.4

Mercedes 186

Mercedes Plug-in Plug Fuel 186

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MARCH 27, 2015

A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. Changes to the wheel design were necessitated by the regulations.

Porsche 150

Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The electric energy is then stored in water-cooled lithium-ion battery packs from A123 Systems ( earlier post ) and when the driver needs the stored power, the front motor drives the two front wheels through a differential during acceleration. In addition, all data is stored on a memory card in the vehicle.

Porsche 290

Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The Formula 1 designation for this unit is MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit Heat). This energy is stored in the battery and is available for a longer electric range. Thanks to the higher voltage levels it is possible to influence elements, such as significantly reducing the cable diameters and accordingly saving design space and weight.

Mercedes 150

Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. Manufactured using cladding technology, the 21-inch wheels are very light and feature a variant of the blade design from the Audi e-tron models. lb), stores 7.1

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

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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. High-voltage lithium-ion battery. kWh (net capacity: 6.5

BMW 150

BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Through a chemical process, electricity is created to power the motor and (alternately) charge a lithium-ion battery. To maximize performance, electricity consumption and driving range, the Mirai has regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Through a chemical process, electricity is created to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery (in Toyota’s case, not all FCEVs use battery storage). The Lexus design cues take the Mirai upscale, which poses the question—why is it not part of the Lexus line? Here are the important propulsion details.

Toyota 82

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Aerodynamically-optimized design with a drag coefficient of 0.25, the electric e-tron quattro drivetrain delivers up to 370 kW of power output. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

This approach requires not just the design engineering of the vehicle, but also the development of the integrated assembly process (enabled by the MQB), plus training of personnel in the plant. The power electronics converts the direct current (DC) stored in the battery to alternating current (AC). More on this below.).

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356