Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) issued an Incubator Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOAs) for a total of approximately $10 million. ( in electric vehicles (PEVs). The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2017

This technical collaboration has enabled INFINITI to explore the potential for a road-going Formula One-inspired ERS system—a first for a production vehicle. INFINITI has also called upon the team’s high level of expertise in advanced composite materials to create the carbon fiber bodywork elements of the Project Black S.

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Infinity Carbon Fiber Hybrid Concept 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. Starship uses full synthetic Shell Heavy Duty Engine Oil; Shell Rotella DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Shell ROTELLA Extended Life Coolant; and. Active grill shutters (active based on temperature to maximize. consumption.

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San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

The Truth About Cars

MAY 6, 2024

If you’re hoping to purchase a drop-top vehicle from a manufacturer that doesn’t specialize in six-figure automobiles, this probably isn’t the best period in history to be shopping. However, you can get a little more from the vehicle for 10-second stints thanks to an over-boost feature.

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Convert Mercedes Aston Martin Carbon Fiber 95

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

The LT1 is backed by a choice of active exhaust systems that are less restrictive than the previous generation, due in part to an increase in diameter from 2.5 An available dual-mode active exhaust system offers a 27% improvement in airflow. When open, these valves increase engine performance and produce a more powerful exhaust note.

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The US Department of Energy will award more than $175 million over the next three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of a range of advanced vehicle technologies. The funding will support 40 projects across 15 states and will help improve the fuel efficiency of next generation vehicles. valve train vs. bearings).

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 91

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The Department Of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of its Vehicle Technology Office (VTO), a program-wide Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0000991) for fiscal year 2014 on or about January 2014. Eliminating almost 30% of vehicle weight through lightweighting.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, the vehicle has been given a lot of black badging, some yellow badging, Satin Black forged SRT wheels, black exhaust tips, yellow Brembo brake calipers, and contrasting exterior stripes. Inside, the AlcHEMI yields yellow and silver stitching on the upholstery, some carbon-fiber accenting, and more specialized badging.

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Durango Dodge Production Carbon Fiber 104

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Navistar, Inc. Drive Oregon. 993,450.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Chevrolet is unveiling the Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne concept vehicle today at the SEMA Show. A lowered ride height, a rear stabilizer bar and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes complement the Cheyenne concept’s high-performance character with enhanced handling and braking capability. equipped Silverado regular cab with a 6’6” box.

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Silverado Concept Carbon Fiber Chevrolet 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced a new Vehicle Technologie program-wide funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0001201 ) for $55.8 DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Many manufacturers offer vehicles that are very good, but they aren’t emotive or inspiring, and they struggle. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

A number of details throughout the hybrid powertrain contribute to its efficiency, including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system with a cooler; a smaller, lighter, quieter hybrid system water pump, and an exhaust heat recirculation system that speeds engine warm-up. The engine features a very high compression ratio of 13.0:1,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. The vehicle uses 4.7 In the case of 100% biogas propulsion, the carbon foot print is almost zero. The extended CNG range of the seven-seat vehicle represents an improvement of around 25% on its predecessor.

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

He said that more than 12 new performance vehicles would be introduced through 2020. The stunning Ford GT—which received the EyesOn Design Award at NAIAS for best production vehicle—serves as a technology showcase for top EcoBoost engine performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Options included carbon-fiber trim, an AMG steering wheel, a winter package, 21-inch AMG wheels, and the Night Package (front splitter, roof rails, AMG exhaust, and more). I understand that with a few exceptions, most performance vehicles are all about wanting something that’s not logical.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Price Fuel Economy 83

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

In collaboration with KraussMaffei, Henkel has developed a process for the manufacture of components based on glass or carbon fiber and using high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) technology that creates a surface quality good enough for automobile exteriors.

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Carbon Fiber Production Carbon Manufacturer 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2010

The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. Any scan tool that has CAN protocol can link to this vehicle and retrieve data.). Carbon Fiber HRE racing wheels. The “Gasser” CNG Hot Rod. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Electric steering.

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2010 Las Vegas Carbon Fiber MPH 273

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

My test car came with options like a driver-assist package (cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors), a premium paint job, carpeted floor mats, and carbon-fiber mirror caps. That said, this particular test unit came close to the $60K mark and based at over $55K.

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Toyota Carbon Fiber Nissan Cheap 87

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. The LED boomerang-shaped tail lights sit high above the twin, rectangular tailpipes where that wonderful exhaust notes escapes.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 93

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

If all of this wasn’t enough, Dodge is equipping the Charger Daytona SRT with something called a Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system where an amplifier and speaker, located in the rear end, produces a 126 dB roar that mimics the Dodge SRT Hellcat. There is a similar boost feature on the Kia EV6 that we have tried and it is a blast!

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Dodge Concept Carbon Fiber All-Electric 94

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

TMC, expecting hybrid vehicle use to become widespread in the second half of the 2010s, developed the FT-Bh as a B-segment, ultra fuel-efficient concept car under the theme of “ecomotion” (eco + emotion). Due to small amount of heat generated by high-efficiency engines, heat from both the engine and exhaust is used for heating the interior.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

This new lightweight energy absorber is part of the mutable vehicle head concept Galea, but it can just as well be integrated into other front end systems. The crash energy systems focus on vehicle safety and efficiency, as well as ecological benefits through a reduction of CO 2 emissions. Galea fiber composite vehicle head.

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Energy Carbon Fiber Standards Concept 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Siemens, which has cooperated for a number of years with Exagon at the Andros Ice Race for electric vehicles, says it views the Furtive eGT sports car as an opportunity to demonstrate the efficiency and performance of its motor technology. In City mode, vehicle operation is optimized for low speeds, with the emphasis on smooth driving.

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2013 Production MPH Motor 342

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88%—exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Supertruck I program. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

What we did get in Los Angeles was a guided walk-around by BMW executives, and plenty of time to ask questions about this important vehicle for BMW. The 2023 BMW XM will be the most powerful production vehicle to come from its high-performance M division, where the M stands for Motorsports. BMW “M” performance with a plug.

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BMW PHEV Los Angeles Plug-in 80

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2013

One approach to delivering hydrogen for the stacks in fuel cell vehicles is via the on-board reforming of hydrocarbon fuels; such an approach obviates the need for on-board hydrogen gas storage technology and leverages the existing liquid fuels infrastructure. m 2 /g, with an average particle size of ?50?

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Oil Hydrogen Gas Saudi Arabia 218

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration. The accelerator pedal isn’t as touchy nor the crackling and popping of the exhaust note isn’t as dramatic as in Sport. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 61

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The tailpipes terminate in the upper part of the rear end immediately above the engine; no other production vehicle uses this solution.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2010

liter V10 has been increased to 412 kW (560 hp); vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 100 kilograms (220 lb) from the production R8. The long rear hatch is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—an advantage of 6.6 Two flaps in the exhaust system modulate its volume and tone as a function of load and engine speed.

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Audi Carbon Fiber Hungary Exhaust 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Lamborghini presented Revuelto, its super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle). Carbon fiber, produced via artisan craftmanship in the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, is the principal structural element within the new car, used not only in the monofuselage and frame but also for many elements of the bodywork.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. This adaptive system, which amplifies the sound, has exhaust settings such as sport and track, making for a pleasant reminder you are driving a high-performance car. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L

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