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MARCH 6, 2018

The LightningElectric conversion package for Ford Transit was announced last September as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program.( Installations and service are performed by Ford QVM upfitters and dealers around the world. Earlier post.) Ford’s vehicle warranty covers the base chassis for vehicles with the Lightning conversions.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In Japan, Toyota Motor held a production ceremony at the Motomachi Plant, which first began production in 1959, to mark the production of the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, which the company launched in November 2014, and began selling in Japan in December 2014. In each section, there are sub-assembly areas for parts installation.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

A fully integrated Electric Motor—with package protection for power greater than 250 kW—managed by a compact inverter unit, it transfers power and torque to the wheels through the gears unit, resulting in a modular concept which can be easily adapted to various vehicle layouts and weight capabilities.

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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.

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APRIL 4, 2019

Two carbon-fiber encased tanks in the vehicle floor of the GLC F-CELL hold 4.4 kWh and serves as an additional energy source for the electric motor. On downhill stretches and when braking, kinetic energy can be stored in the battery (recuperation). The battery provides additional power for brisk acceleration.

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JULY 11, 2015

Lightning Hybrids originally designed its own lightweight composite accumulator made of a thin steel or aluminum vessel wrapped with carbon fiber composite material. Steelhead Composites manufactures accumulators from aluminum tubing and spun carbon fiber. A second pump/motor is added for larger vehicles.).

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JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In the new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell stack is centrally located under the hood at the front, while the compact electric motors are installed near the wheels in the front and rear axle areas. This means that future MOFs can be flexibly installed in the body structure. Click to enlarge. Fuel cell system.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Instead, LTA will be using carbon-fiber tubes attached to titanium hubs. Pathfinder 1 has 12 electric motors for propulsion, as well as four tail fins with steering rudders controlled by its fly-by-wire system. Installed at the top of each of Pathfinder 1’s helium gas cells is an automotive-grade lidar.

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JUNE 29, 2018

Since 2008, installed wind and solar capacity in Germany tripled. Not only will the stationary installations at our plants soon be networked to keep the grid stable, but so will our vehicles. In addition, Dingolfing produces both high voltage batteries and electric motors for the BMW Group’s plug-in hybrid models. Source: neon.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The mechanical side of this bipedalization is a 3D-printed stick that gets installed onto the shin of each of the quadruped’s hind legs. An active retractable system, on the other hand, would add a tiny motor to the leg, increasing the moment of inertia of that leg during locomotion, affecting performance negatively.

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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.).

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JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. The two electric motors on the rear axle each output 170 kW and 460 N·m (339.3 Earlier post.) Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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JULY 22, 2020

Mustang Mach-E 1400 has seven motors—five more than even Mustang Mach-E GT. The challenge was controlling the extreme levels of power provided by the seven motors. kilowatt-hour battery (installed) is made up of nickel manganese cobalt pouch cells for ultra-high performance and high discharge rate. at 160 mph.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant delivers a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), while the electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics. in diesel hybrid drive from the Audi Q7 e?tron

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Unlike the 3-motor e-tron quattro, the h-tron uses two electric motors, one on each axle, and so drives like a “conventional” electric vehicle, notes Audi Head of Electric Powertrain Siegfried Pint—i.e. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In terms of drive hardware, the Audi AI:TRAIL is equipped with four electric motors installed near the wheels, each of which propels one wheel directly. With the electric drive system arranged around the axles and the battery in the floor, there is no need for overhanging sections or separate attachments for the motor or batteries.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. The motor produces maximum torque of around 250 N·m (184 lb-ft).

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JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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MAY 12, 2015

Other than the obvious task of installing adequate refueling infrastructure, automakers are still addressing two remaining items, production cost and field durability. GM’s Charlie Freese, Executive Director of GM’s Fuel Cell Division, noted that GM is making substantial progress on critical fuel cell commercialization metrics.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Polestar has released a performance-oriented software upgrade for the Polestar 2 Long-range Dual-motor in selected European markets. The ability to buy online and install remotely also highlights Polestar’s proficiency in the increasingly digital automotive world. Pricing is on average €1,000 with local variances in certain markets.

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APRIL 29, 2015

The papers provide technical details on the high performance fuel-cell (FC) stack; specific insights into FC separator, and stack manifold; the newly developed boost converter; and the new high-pressure hydrogen storage system with innovative carbon fiber windings. For the FCHV-adv, Toyota had used aerospace grade carbon fiber.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

At this year’s IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz is presenting preproduction models of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL ( earlier post ). The powerful storage battery is space-savingly installed in the rear of the SUV. Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4.4

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

SMCs are key to increased energy density and efficiency of electric motors and enable miniaturized electric vehicle chargers, transformers, and power generators. HRL Laboratories will develop novel magnets that improve the operating energy density of the state-of-the-art magnets for increased electric motor efficiency. UC Berkeley.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

The fuel-cell system is around 30% more compact than before, can for the first time be housed entirely in the engine compartment and is installed on the usual mounting points like a conventional engine. The asynchronous drive motor and battery pack are installed in the rear of the SUV. hours if the full power is used.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE will make its world première at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main. Our highly efficient hybrid assembly stems from motor racing and the electrically powered front axle generates a fascinating mixture of performance and efficiency. Two more 120 kW electric motors are at the front axle.

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JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The electric motor and transmission unit are located in direct proximity to the driven rear axle. kWh per kilometer (0.21

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It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 720W peak. Lectric XP LITE quick specs Motor: 300W (720W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (40 mi), but less on throttle only Battery: 48V 7.8

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MARCH 5, 2012

General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. The trucks use a 17-gallon Type 3 CNG tank made from composite material with aluminum liner and carbon fiber wrap. Bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 27, 2015

The 919 is equipped with a 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine with an output of more than 500 hp (373 kW), which powers the rear axle, and an electric motor with more than 400 hp (298 kW) that drives the front wheels and gets its electricity from two energy-recovery systems. Liters diesel.

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JUNE 29, 2012

Both of the car’s electric motors generate an output of 280 kW and 820 N·m (605 lb-ft) of torque; more than 4,900 N·m (3,614 lb-ft) are distributed to the rear wheels nearly from a standing start. Its “T” shape allows it to be installed in the center tunnel and in the area between the passenger compartment and the rear axle.

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

The lightweight SP:01, which goes on sale in Asia and Europe over the coming weeks, combines a carbon fiber body with an aluminum chassis. Featuring a 285 hp / 210 kW electric motor, the car is fitted with a single-speed automatic transmission as standard, with the option of twin-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions.

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APRIL 10, 2012

Watt installed in a vehicle thermoelectric generator at high volume production. Materials for Traction Drive Motor Laminations, Cores, or Structures. That translates to about $1/watt installed system price at the utility scale or 5-6 cents per kilowatt-hour. kW in 2020 are needed. Advanced Manufacturing.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A photovoltaic array was installed at the site for this purpose. kWh battery pack and an additional electric motor in the rear. Conceived as an e-quattro, its two electric motors drive all four wheels. The peak torque is 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) per electric motor. The Fuel Cell Stack.

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JANUARY 4, 2020

The University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) plans to develop, build, and validate a low-cost, field-installable, remotely-controlled natural gas compressor retrofit kit. Methane Mitigation Using Linear Motor Leak Recovery Compressor. AOI 2B: Modular Equipment and PI Design Concepts for Conversion of Flare Gas to High-Value Carbon Products.

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DECEMBER 20, 2015

Funds may not be used for the purchase or installation of fueling infrastructure or vehicles. Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. Advances for the Production of Low Cost Electric Drive Vehicle Motors. Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its close-to-production concept Generation EQ electric vehicle—the forerunner of Mercedes-Benz’s new product brand for electric mobility, EQ. The name EQ stands for “Electric Intelligence” and is derived from the Mercedes-Benz brand values of “Emotion and Intelligence”.

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