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The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.
Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, announced that it is on schedule for March deliveries of its new battery-electric LightningElectric conversion system for Ford Transit. The analytics system provides fleets with real-time information to operate their fleet at peak efficiency.
The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbonfiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
A fleet of Tesla Model 3s will now be the patrol vehicles for Dallas County, Texas, law enforcement officers. “Very excited about this one,” Commissioner Elba Garcia said about the acquisition of the Model 3 fleet. It has 315 miles of range, a top speed of 162 miles per hour, and a 0-60 MPH acceleration time of just 3.1
The car will average 100 miles to the gallon and will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. The car will also be available in a three-door four-seat car, and the drivetrain technology will be made available in a fleet vehicle retrofit called a Hybrid Retrofit System (HRS) in mid-2010. C d on the car is 0.20.
The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph. Air is moved through the massive circuit at a maximum rate of 47,500 cu ft per second by a 5,100 hp motor and 29 carbonfiber blades that are 22 feet in diameter.
AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of CarbonFiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbonfiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbonfiber with polymer resin. CarbonFiber Composite Targets.
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mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. With this deal, Audi is reducing the CO 2 emissions of the g-tron fleet when running on gas by up to 80%.
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These—including, for example, an electric version of the T2, the iconic VW van of the late 1960s and 1970s—were mostly test cars and prototype cars, but also small fleets for special purposes. The e-Golf reaches a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) within 4.2 seconds, and 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.4 Bottom right.
Made of carbonfiber and advanced composite materials, Proterra’s unibody design is a prime driver for its high performance with regard to weight and durability. The Proterra 40' Catalyst also achieved 0-20 mph acceleration in 6.7 The Catalyst conquered a 15.5%
This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Clean Fleet Report was invited, in early December 2021, to a one-day drive through the mountains surrounding Santa Barbara. CarbonFiber Exterior. Carbonfiber curves.
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Clean Fleet Report drove the Levante Trofeo with the Ferrari-built twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbonfiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Leather and CarbonFiber Interior.
second 0-62 mph!) The C63 AMG offers Mercedes Benz carbonfiber inserts, genuine sport seats, multifunctional steering wheels, illuminated door sills, not to mention fascinating AMG rims, which have become a staple offering in this class of cars. This way, it can offer an even better performance (3.4
seconds with a top speed of 208 mph, all while being able to travel an estimated 50 miles on electric power. seconds with an electronically controlled top speed of 236 mph. Just three of the carbonfiber body and chassis 6.6-liter It can reach a 10,000 rpm, has a top speed of 210 mph with 0-60 in 2.7
Make sure to sign-up for the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (upper right) to be alerted when reviews are posted on several of these cars, trucks and SUVs. Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. 4-cylinder, it turns 0-60 mph times of 6.1
Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the rear-wheel drive 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback, powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.3-liter In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 liter EcoBoost.
The boat has a carbonfiber hull and a 24-degree deadrise deep-V oceangoing design. Performance specs include a top speed of 55+ mph, a cruise speed of 20 to 30 mph, a range of up to 100 miles at idle or 30 miles at 25 mph cruise speed, peak power of 550 kW, and continuous power of 425 kW.
Clean Fleet Report. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Clean Fleet Report. Clean Fleet Report.
seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. Clean Fleet Report’s Stingray came with the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, which is the only transmission offered. In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6 But the base engine turning 0-60 runs in a quick 2.9
Clean Fleet Report is cautious when reading auto manufacturer press releases, but in this case Genesis is on to something. Clean Fleet Report was treated to the G70 with the 3.3-liter But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 The base 2.0-liter
Clean Fleet Report tested a XT5 Premium Luxury with the 3.6L Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. liter four-cylinder or a normally aspirated 3.6-liter liter V6 engine. Both engines use premium 91 octane.
The vehicle that Clean Fleet Report tested is the M50 performance version with all-wheel-drive from two current-excited AC synchronous motors driving all four wheels with a combined power of 544 hp (400 kW). Whether the car is at 30 or 130 mph, the ride is firm but supple, never jarring or harsh. No frunk space here.
This high-performance, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa or convertible sports car, which features a carbon-fiber aero package, is powered by a 5.5-liter Clean Fleet Report last reviewed the Pacifica plug-in hybrid in 2022 and were big fans. seconds, 16 exterior colors and 19, 20 and 21-inch wheel options.
Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Clean Fleet Report drove the GV70 with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter Clean Fleet Report’s GV70 was painted in an elegant Saville Silver. A striking silhouette. Plentiful Propulsion.
Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena that offered plenty of power, style and class and for $30K less than the more powerful Trofeo. With 0-60 mph in 5.3 The 12-way heated and ventilated power sport seats, carbonfiber, piano black, satin-finished accents and the analog center-dash clock added posh touches.
Clean Fleet Report recently had some brief time behind the wheel of the all-wheel drive NX 350h and NX 450h+, which was enough seat time to get a feel for their driving attributes. Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 Oddly and a bit of contention by Clean Fleet Report , is why the window wiper was not hidden under the spoiler.
Lexus aims to increase rigidity with additional front and rear underfloor braces, a carbonfiber scuff plate is now part of the optional Sport Package, and a new Iridium hue brings the total number of color options to nine. The hybrid is rated at 354 hp , which is sent to the rear wheels and enables a Lexus-estimated 0-60 mph of 4.7
Clean Fleet Report spent a week recently in the 2023 CX-5 Turbo AWD and are pleased to say, even though Zoom-Zoom is no longer its marketing slogan, Mazda made sure this compact crossover continues the fun-to-drive heritage. Clean Fleet Report opted for the turbocharged version that uniquely offered either 227 hp and 310 lb.-ft.
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kilometers per second (16,800 mph) to about 155 meters per second (~350 mph) before beginning parachute deployment. ’ The Dragon 2 trunk is a tube-like carbonfiber composite structure covered by a skin of curved solar arrays and radiators. Updated SpaceX Dragon Fleet Diagram. Crew and cargo.
All we really need in addition to fleets of new paradigm vehicles are additional solar and wind generation sources. Some examples are the use of fiberglass, carbonfiber and Kevlar substituting for wood and metal in vehicle parts, appliances and furniture products. But use of petroleum will continue.
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