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Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydrogen offers considerable potential as a future energy source in connection with global energy transition activities.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2012
This technology platform can be operated with only the internal combustion engine, only the electric drive, or in hybrid mode. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. miles) on electric power.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2016
The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch. Pricing starts at $27,100.
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 2: Lightweighting Materials. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.
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. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 Plug-in hybrid system. seconds.
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 liter flat-plane crank V8 , internally called the LT6.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JANUARY 15, 2009
Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. Listen to what Elon says: “The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. The Roadster Sport delivers 15 percent more peak power and does 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9
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