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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. Porsche engineers and designers have named the newly developed carbon roof structure the “exoskeleton”.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils electric EQ Silver Arrow show car at Pebble Beach

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The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. Functional attachment parts made of carbon fiber such as the front splitter epitomize the cool and rational aspect of the philosophy. EQ Concept Vehicles: Outlook for Electric Cars in all Segments.

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ABB and Solar Impulse in technology alliance for round-the-world flight powered by the sun

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The carbon fiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb). The company is the world’s second-largest supplier of solar inverters and one of the largest suppliers to the wind-power industry. Earlier post.).

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Lucid Air achieves industry-best 0.21 coefficient of drag

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Lucid Motors announced that it has achieved a new mark in aerodynamic efficiency for its luxury electric car, the Lucid Air. With tests recently completed at Windshear ’s advanced rolling-road wind tunnel, Lucid verified a coefficient of drag of 0.21, making the Lucid Air the most aero-efficient luxury car.

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Altran and Quimera to present All Electric GT prototype at Frankfurt

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Quimera is aiming to change the way that electrical cars are perceived by the car industry and raise public awareness regarding EV’s capacities, performance and range. The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber to make it lighter and more rigid.

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US MSRP for BMW i3 EV will be $41,350, before incentives

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The BMW i3’s 170 horsepower (127 kW) and 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) of torque hybrid-synchronous electric motor, developed and produced by BMW, is electrified by a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, good for 80-100 miles of driving. The BMW i3 will offer interior space comparable to the BMW 3 Series on a shorter overall body.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. A bed extender.

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