Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

A team led by Local Motors is 3D-printing a full vehicle body over 44 hours during the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 and will follow it up with a first drive set to take place the morning of Saturday, 13 September. SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON carbon fiber-reinforced compound. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Material, cell, or pack manufacturing processes that significantly reduce the cost and environmental footprint of current manufacturing processes, including the development of novel/non?conventional conventional manufacturing machinery or equipment. Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. active (non?energy

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

To prepare for this growth, the company unveiled plans for two major new facilities: a brand-new building near its original automobile factory for expanding fuel cell (FC) stack mass production, and a new line in an existing plant to manufacture high-pressure hydrogen tanks.

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Hydrogen Toyota 2020 Production 321

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

At an event in Washington, President Obama announced that the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) will lead the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, in partnership with the Department of Energy. The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute is the ninth manufacturing hub awarded by the Obama Administration.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. Volvo Cars is the only car manufacturer participating in the EU-funded project, which started in early 2010. Close up of the trunk lid carbon fiber composite.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Advanced driver technologies, including a five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to the fit the driver’s environment. assembly plant, which underwent a $131-million upgrade, including approximately $52 million for a new body shop to manufacture the aluminum frame in-house for the first time.

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2022

“It’s the purchase of the Teslas that we’ve been talking about when we talk about the great job that our automotive service center is doing and our environment. The vehicle is also the only Model 3 trim to come with Performance Brakes, 20″ Überturbine Wheels, a Carbon Fiber Spoiler, and Aluminum Alloy Pedals.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as much as 50% and the energy used in its production by more than 60%. Reduction in energy consumption in manufacturing will enable earlier net energy payback—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Stelvio features extensive use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including carbon fiber for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, hood, wings, doors and the tailgate. Alfa Romeo Stelvio initially offers a choice of a 280 hp, 2.0 Turbocharged gasoline engine and a 210 hp, 2.2-liter liter diesel.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

In December 2011, the two companies had agreed to a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies including Li-ion batteries. BMW has a track record of developing bodies made from carbon fiber. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The deckhouse and hangar take full advantage of the properties of carbon fiber materials and balsa wood cores. These attributes reduce maintenance cost over the lifespan of the ship due to its corrosion resistance in the marine environment and allow for improved hull stability, more payload and increased ship speeds.

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MAY 14, 2013

High-pressure stainless steel vessels are expensive due to the thickness necessary for containment and the manufacturing process requirements. Composite carbon fiber and steel vessels are a potential alternative. The early stations are expected to be deployed in urban environments where real estate is at a premium.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2013

As from 2015, the new development production line will be used for research into processes and new materials for the manufacture of large prismatic lithium-ion cells for electromobility and storage of energy from photovoltaic plants. Auto manufacturers are also involved in the network.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes. with advanced robotics systems to create an in-pipe map.

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Gas Gas-Electric Universal Colorado 297

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2014

Also new for the FOURSIXTEEN is a Saleen-specific MAXGRIP locking differential that allows each wheel efficiently to apply rotational force and maximize traction and grip in performance environments. Mid-chassis air is directed across the carbon fiber accents stretching between the taillights. Electric (Battery)'

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Besides, incumbent auto component players, new players and startups have also entered into EV component manufacturing. Our commitment began with CNG kit manufacturing in 2010, followed by investments in EV R&D in 2017. Additive manufacturing techniques facilitate rapid prototyping and customization.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

Cell production is a key part of battery manufacture, accounting for the highest proportion of added value, notes the SGL Group, which not only supplies the electromobility sector with lightweight solutions based on carbon fiber composites but is also a major producer of graphite and carbon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The ideal cable would be made of long metallic “armchair” nanotubes that would transmit current over great distances with negligible loss, but such a cable is not feasible because it’s not yet possible to manufacture pure armchairs in bulk, Pasquali said. Electric cables heat up because of resistance. —Junichiro Kono.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 11, 2021

It is a pedal-assist eBicycle designed for a flexible way to move around their fast-paced urban environments. The mid-mounted motor is from Brose S MAG which produces 90Nm torque and it is in connection with a maintenance-free carbon fiber belt drive from Gates. Technical Overview. Also, the wheels have 27.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2015

Berg’s team used a glass-fiber-reinforced phenolic composite developed by SBHPP, which fulfills all of these requirements and comprises 55% fibers and 45% resin. Initial data also indicates that the amount of heat radiated to the environment is lower than that generated by aluminum-based engines.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

The high performance hybrid features a new twin-turbocharged 75-degree DOHC V6 engine with an Acura-designed 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system, all integrated with an ultra-rigid and lightweight multi-material body with world’s-first material applications and manufacturing processes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

In light of uncertainty concerning consumer preferences and manufacturer plans for PEVs, DOE is selecting ambitious technical goals for this program. Develop new low-cost and highly efficient motor designs, alternative magnetic materials with reduced rare earth content, and improved motor manufacturing methods. —Blueprint.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2018

million to seven projects to advance innovation in US manufacturing through high performance computing. Part of DOE’s High Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program ( earlier post ), the seven new public private partnerships will enable greater collaboration between DOE national labs and the US manufacturing industry.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

As an example, increased weight because of the use of high-strength steel will push the engine up in displacement, while going all the way to carbon fiber or all-aluminum—i.e., A fundamental theme is fuel efficiency for everyone; key to delivering on that is lightweighting.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. Diameter: 8 meters • Blades: 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades • Max rpm ? HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Fan Specifications. Max Wind Speed. mph (310 km/h).

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $35 million in available funding to advance hydrogen and fuel cell technologies ( earlier post ) to support research and development, early market deployments, and domestic manufacturing. hose/piping, dispenser/station technologies); and “Crosscutting: America’s Climate Action Champions”.

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Hydrogen Fuel Climate Production 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions. However, they must accommodate high ripple currents, in a high temperature environment. Film capacitors present an option for use as high voltage bus capacitors.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

billion); carbon capture and sequestration ($3.4 There are three primary funded organizations within DOE: National Security; Energy and Environment; and Science. The combined Energy and Environment organization has a $10.269 billion request (39% of the total), a decrease of 8.7%. billion); basic science research ($1.6

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Synteris proposes an additive manufacturing process that would replace the traditional insulating metalized substrate, substrate attach, and baseplate/heat exchanger with an additively-manufactured ceramic packaging that acts as both an electrical insulator and heat exchanger for better thermal management. Cornell University.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Its partner, the Life module, consists primarily of a high-strength and extremely lightweight passenger cell made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The primary characteristic of the Life module is its construction mainly out of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Conversion cars are comparatively heavy.

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BMW Design Carbon Fiber Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. In this AOI, solutions should be capable of being commercially manufactured. Applications within this AOI will apply novel dissimilar material joining techniques to produce joined coupons of any two of the following materials: Aluminum (5000 or 6000 series automotive alloy).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2012

The clean technology professional motorsport championship will include various categories and remain open to any OEMs desiring to showcase and develop their own green credentials in a cost-controlled environment. The AEGT category is represented by the Quimera AEGT, featuring a powertrain up to 600 kW with carbon fiber chassis.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2020

This application has demonstrated that MPE sensors are robust under harsh environments, are accurate, and have rapid response times to measuring mixed gas compositions. Low-temperature plasmas can create reactive chemical environments that can activate and convert hydrocarbons to valuable products. Palo Alto Research Center, Inc.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

But still, it puts into perspective the magnitude of what Yadea is building, with an output of two-wheeled EVs that surpasses all major electric car manufacturers combined. That’s the MC10’s natural environment. One is the most popular type of electric vehicle in the world, and the other is a Tesla.

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Cars That Think

MAY 15, 2024

It can look like leather, textile, brushed steel, wood, carbon fiber, almost anything, and can take light from all angles as well, and can be in different colors. We had to build two factories to have redundancy in manufacturing. So our solar cell can convert any light energy to electrical energy. We’re not angle dependent.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi is the first manufacturer worldwide to use this technology in a production plug-in hybrid. Audi and other German manufacturers use the Combined Charging System (CCS). An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Thermal management systems in the Q7 e-tron quattro.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

In order to accomplish this transition in a timely way, we must start the mass manufacturing of PHEV vehicles and renewable energy generation and distribution systems now. Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products.

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