Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

Ford Motor Company is partnering with Dow Automotive Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, to research the use of advanced carbon fiber composites in high-volume vehicles. However, it’s particularly critical to improving the range of plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Ford Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The vehicle, entirely made of carbon-fiber, maintains the same lines and contained mass of the original 4L, yet presenting new dynamic capabilities. AIR4 has been imagined, designed, engineered and assembled entirely in France, in the heart of Europe’s first technology park in Sophia Antipolis, on the Côte d’Azur.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A Canadian startup has launched an INDIEGOGO funding campaign to support the development of the VEGAN electric self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is a lightweight multipurpose hybrid electric-self-charging solar tricycle. The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept.

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Pakistan Low Cost Solar Carbon Fiber 418

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

in electric vehicles (PEVs). Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

Its hybrid electric and hydrogen powertrain aims to reduce downtime related to energy recharging while reducing the carbon footprint, including the battery. Renault Scénic Vision is zero emission in production and in use with a 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional battery electric vehicle.

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid 482

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2022

Lilium, developer of an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, is partnering with Honeywell and DENSO, who will co-develop and manufacture the Lilium Jet’s electric motor that will power the Lilium Jet’s engines. It will utilize lightweight material such as carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

The newly selected projects are in five areas: energy storage; power electronics and electric motors (PEEM); advanced combustion engines; materials technologies, and fuels and lubricant technologies. Power electronics and electric motors (Area of Interest 2). Advanced combustion engines (Area of Interest 3). Technology.

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Engine Carbon Fiber Fuel Batteries 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2011

BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7 BMW M3 CRT.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Production 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2021

The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell. The fuel cell system delivers an electrical output of 125 kW/170 hp. —Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber 482

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The partnership brings together the manufacturing, carbon fiber and composites, machining, energy storage and metrology expertise and capabilities at ORNL with the manufacturing system modeling, metals engineering, assembly systems and other expertise at The University of Toledo.

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Universal Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Vehicles 191

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

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. The electric motor on the front axle produces up to 320 kW (435 PS) in race mode.

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Porsche Concept Cars Electrical 417

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2023

Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador electric concept at Monterey Car Week—a vision of a future purely-electric fourth series production Lamborghini. A key advantage of electric sports cars with two motors is the precise torque distribution for enhanced driving dynamics. Active Aerodynamics. Torque Distribution.

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Concept Electrical Electric Carbon 370

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2019

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. Commercial battery enclosures for electric vehicles are mainly made of aluminum and steel.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Batteries Battery 207

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

The team of engineers and designers utilized the automotive industry’s reductive design approach to create the light-weight interior cabin, which is made of forged carbon fiber. —Jaiwon Shin. Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers.

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Hyundai Concept International Motor 221

Teslarati

JULY 1, 2022

In a recent YouTube video, Ducati outlined its progress on a new electric race bike which will be supplied to the MotoE racing series. The electric prototype, largely based on the MotoGP Ducati Desmosedici race bike, is now being track-tested. Yet amongst other electric motorcycles, Ducati’s MotoE race bike is a game-changer.

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Carbon Fiber Motorcycles Electric Motorcycles Electrical 96

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2019

Polestar, the electric performance brand jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding, opened its first production facility. The new Polestar Production Center in Chengdu, China will produce the Polestar 1—a carbon fiber-bodied Electric Performance Hybrid. Polestar Chengdu; the marriage point.

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Production Volvo Carbon Fiber Electrical 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. Fisker PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) is Fisker’s vision of a sustainable EV as a connected mobility device.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2018

In a paper in the journal Small , the team reports that the metal/metal oxide@N-doped graphitic carbon fibers—especially Co 3 O 4 —exhibit comparable ORR catalytic activity but superior stability and methanol tolerance versus the industry-standard platinum in alkaline solutions. —Tang et al. Tang et al.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 20, 2022

Thanks to a partnership with longtime Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, Koenigsegg, the Swedish hypercar maker, is now producing a line of premium aftermarket parts for Tesla’s electric vehicles. . So far, the line includes carbon fiber spoilers for the Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y.

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Parts Carbon Fiber Tesla Carbon 145

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2017

Havelaar Canada launched the Bison battery-electric pickup truck at the EMC show in Markham, Ontario today. Underpinning the Bison E-Pickup is an advanced dual-motor, fully-electric all-wheel-drive powertrain with advanced electronic management of the vehicle dynamics.

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Canada Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

—Gilles le Borgne, Executive Vice-President Engineering Groupe Renault. Fuel cell electric vehicle technology is set to become significant in the powertrain mix by 2030, and as such Faurecia is dedicating important resources to accelerate its deployment.

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Hydrogen Light Commercial France 305

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Automobili Lamborghini, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its new design concept for a future Lamborghini electric super sports car: the “Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio”, developed in collaboration with two MIT laboratories. Two MIT labs—the Dinca Research Lab, led by Prof. The collaboration with Prof. Propulsion system.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Design Concept 150

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2016

The BMW i3 electric car may be the most ambitious small car of recent years, bristling with new technology and innovation. Its carbon-fiber reinforced plastic body shell rides on an aluminum platform, and its all-electric powertrain may include an optional small engine.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Engine Range 92

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

TFSI engine produces 96 kW (131 PS) and generates 200 N·m (147.5 The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With its completely newly developed design, the electric BMW iX is the first representative of a generation of cars intended to redefine the driving experience, the feeling of space inside and the relationship between vehicles and those on board. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. 200 kW DC fast charging.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

A new report from Lux Research, Electric Vehicle Lightweighting 2030 , analyzes the future of vehicle lightweighting and necessary BEV success factors over the next decade. Lightweighting has been a key tool for improving the fuel economy of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over the past years.

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Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery Vehicles 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Continuing to race using hydrogen engines. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The team at the Advanced Technologies Center currently includes 5 engineers and designers. CSP’s Advanced Technology Department, in combination with R&D and Product Development, comprises more than 80 engineers, designers and scientists. Each of these chemistries can be adapted utilizing different fiber types or formats (e.g.

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber Michigan 221

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 27, 2023

If you wondered how some of America’s speed houses were going to adjust to an all-electric future, today brings a partial answer. Shelby has introduced a Mach-E GT, a rig that adds carbon fiber body panels and a performance suspension – while leaving the powertrain untouched. We shall see.&

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. to flow through the radiator and into the engine compartment, allowing cooling. of the engine. Hybrid electric axle system for a power boost while climbing grades; an electric motor and axle replace.

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San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

The G-Wagon is finally going all-electric. Mercedes-Benz is unveiling its long-awaited electric G-Class at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. Mercedes has been teasing the electric 4×4 since the concept version debuted in 2021. The electric 4×4 made an appearance at CES 2024 in January.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

The performance hybrid powertrain being explored through Project Black S features an energy recovery system (ERS) to harvest energy, deploying recovered electric power to boost power and torque. liter V6 twin-turbo engine; the result is instant, significant, lag-free acceleration. The ERS could contribute to greater performance.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Teijin has joined the AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology , a cross-industry network for joint business development and technology development organized by service and engineering provider AZL Aachen GmbH and involving nine institutes and some 80 companies in the field of lightweight production. © AZL Aachen GmbH.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2013

If you're a fan of electric cars, there's a fair chance BMW's i3 urban electric car is one of the vehicles you're most looking forward to in 2013. When it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013, it's set to be one of the most advanced vehicles on the road--not least for its lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced plastic chassis.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Electric Cars Motorcycles 138

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

million, subject to appropriations, to support research and development of advanced vehicle technologies, including batteries, lightweight materials, and advanced combustion engines, as well as innovative technologies for energy efficient mobility. Battery500 Seedling Projects. Models will be validated using actual performance data.

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Vehicles Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. of total BMW Group sales in the US.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2011

The Mi-ray features a concept “mid-electric” propulsion system, located primarily behind and beneath the driver. The Mi-ray is propelled by two front-mounted 15 kW electric motors for quick acceleration and zero emissions in urban driving. The Mi-Ray concept. Click to enlarge. The motors are powered by a 1.6-kWh

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