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Ford, DowAksa jointly to develop carbon fiber for high-volume automotive light-weighting applications

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2015

Ford and DowAksa signed a joint development agreement (JDA) formally to advance research on cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing of automotive-grade carbon fiber, a material poised to play a significant role in the drive to make vehicles lighter. DowAksa is expanding on Aksa’s existing carbon fiber production assets.

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber Carbon Ford Light

INFINITI/Renault Sport Project Black S hints at performance hybrid powertrain, inspired by Formula 1 ERS

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

At the Geneva Motor Show, INFINITI is unveiling the Project Black S concept, exploring the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring on-road technology inspired by Formula One. —Francois Bancon, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, INFINITI. Earlier post.).

Infinity

Infinity Carbon Fiber Hybrid Concept

Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Toyota didn’t add another motor, however.

Prius

Prius Price PHEV Sale

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

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

2013

2013 Production MPH Motor

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. Develop new coating and adhesives that enable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic/aluminum closure panels and validate corrosion testing methods. General Motors.

Vehicles

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal

Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Earlier post.).

Porsche

Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug

Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Fan Specifications.

Ohio

Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. The rear features vertical LED tail lights, twin chrome-tipped exhaust ports and the hands-free power lift gate. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025.

Cadillac

Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy

Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

liter DOHC V6 engine with dry sump lubrication, mated to an all-new 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT) and Direct-Drive Motor. This is augmented by the front Twin Motor Unit (TMU) driving the front wheels. 9-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission with Direct Drive Motor. Twin Motor Unit (TMU).

Acura

Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine

China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels.

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

liter V-8 generates 780 metric horsepower; another 220 hp comes from the plug-in hybrid’s electric motors. Ferrari As Ferrari’s first plug-in hybrid, the SF90 integrates a trio of electric motors. A third axial-flux motor is sandwiched between the mid-mounted engine and the dual-clutch transmission. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter

Plug-in

Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The electric motor produces 94 kW of power and 350 N·m (258.1 During everyday driving, most braking operations use the electric motor, which then works as a generator. The Audi e-tron quattro concept uses three electric motors:one electric motor drives the front axle, the two others act on the rear axle. Click to enlarge.

Audi

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

Ford, DowAksa jointly to develop carbon fiber for high-volume automotive light-weighting applications

INFINITI/Renault Sport Project Black S hints at performance hybrid powertrain, inspired by Formula 1 ERS

Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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