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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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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With its abbreviated compression phase and long expansion phase, it was designed specifically for operation at partial load. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

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AUGUST 19, 2023

On the 23-inch wheels, the designers combine hexagonal elements with aeroblades to minimize turbulence at the wheels. With the concept car, the designers transferred the company philosophy on sustainable materials to the interiors, which are pioneering while not conceding on look, feel, quality and durability. 100 percent merino wool.

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Concept Electric Electrical Carbon 370

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MARCH 15, 2023

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. The LB744 is also the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Concept Polymer 243

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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? competitive waste heat recovery technologies. based systems for waste?heat active (non?energy

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

This includes, but is not limited to, novel tank designs and cost reduction concepts; carbon fiber reduction or elimination; Type III and Type IV tanks with alternative liner materials; conformable tank designs; alternative operating conditions (e.g., Currently, high-pressure (i.e.,

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But to incorporate many different types of sensors, we need different material designs and tools. A little device that harvests energy from a runner’s evening jog clearly is not designed for a massive bison, which can weigh up to a tonne. Personalized health care could revolutionize traditional medical practice,” Gao says.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 136

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. Advanced cells and design technology for electric drive batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber to make it lighter and more rigid. Quimera is active in the following sectors: energy efficiency, energy storage, transportation, solar, wind, smart grid, biofuels & biomaterials, recycling & waste, water & wastewater. Shakedown was 26 July at the Motorland F1 race track.

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All-Electric Carbon Fiber Polymer Energy Storage 210

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AUGUST 26, 2016

Mineralization concepts utilizing CO 2 with industrial wastes. Novel physical and chemical processes for beneficial use of carbon. Mineralization concepts utilizing CO 2 with industrial wastes. Mining waste also contains trace amounts of valuable materials (i.e., Biological based concepts for beneficial use of CO 2.

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Convert Production Coal CO2 150

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

(This new design added “wave” bumps on the side of the piston bowl, which allows the fuel to burn more cleanly.). The SuperTruck powertrain includes a complex Rankine waste-heat recovery system, which converts heat normally wasted in exhaust into torque, boosting fuel economy by helping to power the vehicle. for the D13.

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

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JULY 11, 2015

Up to a 35% gain in fuel efficiency in heavy drive cycles is achieved by regenerating the braking energy that is normally wasted to heat, and using this energy instead of the internal combustion engine for acceleration. Steelhead Composites manufactures accumulators from aluminum tubing and spun carbon fiber. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Carbon Fiber Store International 150

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Instead of a battery, the Gyrodrive system uses a magnetically loaded high-speed carbon-fiber flywheel to store the energy generated by a bus as it slows down to stop. Instead, the flywheel is a very efficient, short duration energy accumulator, that can capture and re-deploy large cumulative amounts of energy with little waste.

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International Hybrid Carbon Fiber Store 244

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JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). Fuel Efficiency Lifecycle analysis Manufacturing'

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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JANUARY 13, 2015

The design was chosen in May 2014 from more than 200 submitted to Local Motors by the company’s online co-creation community after launching a call for entries. The winning design was submitted by Michele Anoè who was awarded a cash prize plus the opportunity to see his design brought to life. Earlier post.).

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 150

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JULY 10, 2012

the development of carbon-fiber-reinforced FDM feedstock materials to produce strong, lightweight components. This involves “slicing” or sectioning a CAD design into layers. It reduces material consumption, waste streams, large investments into metal tooling, warehouse costs and transportation costs.

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Manufacturer Production Carbon Fiber Parts 275

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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

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Fuel properties, such as octane and cetane, have been widely discussed in recent years as potential design variables for future mainstream vehicles. Fuel property impacts on combustion.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Develop new low-cost and highly efficient motor designs, alternative magnetic materials with reduced rare earth content, and improved motor manufacturing methods. Designs using WBGs will increase as manufacturing processes enable improved device yield and performance. Power electronics. Traction drive system. On-board chargers.

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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

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JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210

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JUNE 12, 2015

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. The R8 e-tron Audi Space Frame (ASF) is based on the multimaterial design of the V10 version, which is extended by a rear body module made of CFRP. Visually, the 4.40

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

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JUNE 21, 2016

We expect collaborations across multiple disciplines; from 3D bio-printing, cell science, and process design, automated pharmaceutical screening methods to the supply chain expertise needed to rapidly produce and transport these live-saving materials. Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (Chicago, IL).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Placing the battery in front of the rear axle ensures an optimal axle load distribution without compromising the compact overall design and the generous amount of interior space. All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic. The battery system is water-cooled.

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

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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 A high-efficiency heat pump absorbs the waste heat from the electrical components and a thermoelectric auxiliary heating element maintain pleasant temperatures inside the car. Earlier post.)

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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JANUARY 12, 2018

Eaton Corporation will partner with ORNL to develop waste heat recovery (WHR) technology that can be applied to industrial manufacturing processes and vehicle operations in a project titled “High Performance Computing to Enable Next-generation Low- temperature Waste Heat Recovery.”. million tons of CO 2.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Waste Eaton 150

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris. Cornell University. Additive Manufacturing of Amorphous Metal Soft Magnetic Composites - $1,900,000.

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JULY 10, 2010

An emphasis on bio-fuels, which are suitable for an SOFC and derived from sources (such as cellulosic biomass, agricultural residues, or municipal solid waste) that do not compete with food supply, is required. However, they must accommodate high ripple currents, in a high temperature environment. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring 210

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Topic Area 2: High-value products from waste and/or other undervalued streams in an integrated biorefinery. The team will develop and validate a comprehensive computational model to predict mechanical and rheological behavior of biomass flow to enable reliable design of biomass handling systems.

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South Dakota South Carolina Carbon Fiber Texas 150

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

When the final funding opportunity announcement is released following this public comment period, DOE will accept applications from industry, national laboratories, and university-led teams to address these challenges and enable technologies that drive innovation in vehicle design. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Earlier post.)

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

An initial showroom model, and surely more to come, will be built on the company’s new Mercedes Modular Architecture platform, designed for smaller "entry-luxury" models such as the A-Class and CLA. We don’t get enough waste heat, so we had to insulate the electric motor. "But The Benz sipped electrons at 8.7

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 115

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AUGUST 27, 2020

REEACH (Range Extenders for Electric Aviation with Low Carbon and High Efficiency) project descriptions. Compact Propulsion Engine Optimized with Waste Heat Recovery (CO-POWER); $2,815,760. The work will result in the development of a first-of-its-kind aircraft gas turbo-electric engine with a sCO 2 waste heat recovery cycle.

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Carbon Hybrid Electric Electrical 218

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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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BMW New York London Production 247

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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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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

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MARCH 1, 2016

In addition, a new design of internal foil—an intrinsic component within an air bearing—is used for the bearing liner that supports the air pressure and flow. Techrules has also introduced a new and innovative heat exchanger design that is more thermally efficient than conventional designs. Power-dense cells.

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber 150

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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

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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