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APRIL 22, 2018

The study focuses on four promising areas: Carbon fibers and products incorporating carbon fibers. Only a small fraction of downstream bitumen derivate is used for Polymer production. This study provides insights into high-value products that can be made by, or in partnership with Alberta’s oil sands industry.

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AUGUST 21, 2014

Brushless and Permanent Magnet free Wound Field Synchronous Motor (WFSM) This project will research, design, and demonstrate a brushless and permanent magnet free wound field synchronous motor (WFSM) for electric vehicles. Advanced combustion engines (Area of Interest 3). University of Connecticut. Utah State University. 1,988,042.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

in electric vehicles (PEVs). Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. energy batteries.

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JUNE 9, 2017

The 2017 FOA solicited early-stage materials research to advance the Department’s goals of enabling economic and efficient transportation via fuel cell electric vehicles that use hydrogen fuel produced from diverse domestic resources. More than 2,000 fuel cell vehicles have been sold or leased in the US since 2015. Giner, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Under this contract, Quantum will develop 10,000 psi (70 MPa) high capacity carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks that are designed specifically for potential use in future Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell electric vehicles.

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JULY 12, 2017

The Battery Seedling projects are aimed at innovative battery materials and approaches that complement the Vehicle Technologies Office Battery500 Consortium’s research to more than double the specific energy (to 500 watt-hours per kilogram) of lithium battery technologies. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2).

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MARCH 23, 2012

million to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for advanced vehicles. ( Using lighter materials also reduces a vehicle’s fuel consumption; e.g., reducing a vehicle’s weight by 10% can improve the fuel economy by 6 to 8%, DOE says.

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JUNE 8, 2016

Currently, carbon fiber (CF) reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are used to make COPVs. COPVs designed to store hydrogen gas at pressures up to 700 bar are being deployed in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) currently available on the market. Another cost driver is the polymer resin.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2013

One of the key commitments outlined by Altran and Quimera to deliver tangible results for this new endeavor will be for Altran to enhance its Excellence Centre for New Automotive—the hub of the Altran Group’s projects focused on innovation and electric vehicle development. The racer uses high power Lithium Polymer EIG (S.

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Vehicles Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 252

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APRIL 2, 2020

In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback. MLB evo: The first Audi electric vehicles.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Materials Innovation Technologies will develop low cost carbon fiber composite manufacturing technology to address the need for cost-effective, high volume production, lighter-weight components for automobiles and other vehicles by designing, manufacturing and testing several target components. Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc.

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Fuel Energy Carbon Fiber Polymer 210

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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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APRIL 23, 2012

In designing car bodies, developers will intelligently use new combinations of materials, including carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The term Audi e-tron refers to technologies ranging from PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to range extenders and finally vehicles powered purely by electric batteries or fuel cells.

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JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. The suspension springs consist of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), and the anti-roll bar is made of CFRP. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Most of the projects will support the goals of EV Everywhere, an Energy Department program that aims to make PEVs as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. By area of interest, the awards are: EV Everywhere Plug‐In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases (Area of Interest 1). Description. Federal funding.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. Why fuel-cell vehicles? Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

This project will demonstrate laser-assisted joining of aluminum and carbon fiber components to reduce vehicle weight. In the last four years, the cost of a plug-in electric vehicle battery has come down by nearly 50%. 587,248 (jointly funded). Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Ohio State University.

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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. High voltage and solid polymer composite electrolytes.

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JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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MARCH 28, 2014

Electric Vehicle Mode: For use in urban areas, the truck will run on electric power alone until the battery state of charge hits 50%. Hybrid Electric Mode: For maximum range, this mode runs the turbine continuously, only shutting down if the batteries run out. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

range of electric vehicles. While electric vehicles are designed to store a high amount of energy because of the fundamental need to maximize the vehicle’s range, hybrid vehicles like EOLAB need to cover the same power requirement with a limited quantity of electrical energy. Ultra-light chassis.

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MAY 25, 2015

The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure. The brand’s appearance at CES Asia represents the initial results of the company’s collaboration in China. R8 e-tron piloted driving.

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MAY 7, 2009

billion budget request to Congress for the Department of Energy increases investments in a number of areas, including investments in basic science and plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles and biofuels. President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 $26.4

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MARCH 9, 2019

These are not simply manufacturing innovations: they are end-to-end, whole-life solutions that address every aspect of the manufacture, use and recycling of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and the way in which its properties can enable new approaches to vehicle design and manufacture.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The main focus of its stand was an innovative battery pack showcasing its Adaptive Multi-Chem technology, which brings together the company’s knowledge from a wide variety of projects, including four seasons as the sole battery supplier to FIA Formula E as well as many electric vehicle programs.

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JANUARY 14, 2012

Strategic sustainability project specialists Quimera, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) are collaborating to develop an international Electric Vehicle motorsport series. Carbon fibre monocoque chassis. Lithium Polymer EIG (S. 450-700 bhp.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects—spanning 22 states and coordinated at universities, national laboratories, and private companies—will advance technologies for a wide range of areas, including electric vehicles, offshore wind, storage and nuclear recycling. Cornell University. Stanford University.

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APRIL 29, 2015

At SAE 2015 World Congress last week, Toyota presented a set of four technical papers describing some of the technology innovations used in its production fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle Mirai ( earlier post ). However, Mirai uses the same inverter and motor as already adopted in mass-production hybrid electric vehicles.

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Other projects focus on advancing lightweight materials research to help electric vehicles increase their range and reduce battery needs, and developing advanced climate control technologies that reduce energy used for passenger comfort and increase the drive range of plug-in electric vehicles. Ford Motor Company.

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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. The new technology makes charging electric vehicles easy and extremely convenient. The driver can interrupt charging at any time.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. We don’t know which technology will be the winner.” Ulrich Hackenberg.

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JANUARY 21, 2016

Area of Interest (AOI) 1: EV Everywhere Plug-In Electric Vehicle Local Showcases. Consumers who are interested in a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) often require extra coaching and education to understand the extent of the benefits that can be realized from their purchase. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

At the competence center for high-voltage battery technology at Gaimersheim, just outside the main plant in Ingolstadt, Audi specialists are developing the traction batteries for future electric mobility. Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

Higher energy density batteries would have a major impact on the development of electric vehicles by extending driving range and lowering costs. Develop a distributed fiber-optic sensing technology to enable real-time monitoring, identifying and locating disturbances and changes over long stretches of pipelines. Amprius, Inc.,

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