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Ford displays prototype Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic hood

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At the Composites Europe event in Dusseldorf, Ford Motor Company displayed a prototype carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) hood. The prototype hood weighs more than 50% less than a standard steel version. Significantly reducing individual component production times. Meeting requirements for painting.

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BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

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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

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Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

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Building upon this proven track record, the new ProRail brings with it a series of advancements and new standard features. The ProRail is known for its lightweight and durable design, utilizing carbon fiber composite TUFFSHELL ACF Type 4 CNG cylinders. Agility Fuel Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Composites.

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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Exagon intends to build a small production series of the Furtive eGT starting in 2013. During the test on the Nordschleife, it produced 125 kW of power—which is to be increased to 148 kW for the production version. Projected range for the Furtive eGT is: 360 km (224 miles) over an urban cycle (ECE15 standard).

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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TFSI engine producing 96 kW (131 metric hp), the A3 Sportback g-tron sets standards for efficiency and economy. The load-bearing fiber-reinforced laminate consists of an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and a layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) on top. Equipped with a new 1.5

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DOE to award up to $2M to develop supply chain, manufacturing competitiveness analysis for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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This funding will support projects that focus on scaling-up the production of today’s hydrogen and fuel cell components and systems to commercial scale. As one example DOE provided, small scale efforts have been pursued in the past to connect component suppliers with end manufacturers at Supply Chain Exchange Event type events.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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