Remove Carbon Fiber Remove Installation Remove MPH Remove Polymer
article thumbnail

Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

Green Car Congress

mph) in just 8.5 Audi installs the four cylindrical CNG tanks as a compact module in the rear end of the Avant. The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Its top speed is 223 km/h (138.6

Audi 186
article thumbnail

A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

Green Car Congress

Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. The suspension springs consist of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), and the anti-roll bar is made of CFRP. Earlier post.) Visually, the 4.40

Batteries 150
article thumbnail

XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

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 The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 inches thick.

Plug-in 324
article thumbnail

Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

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. Furthermore, the Porsche Universal Charger (AC) can be installed at home in the garage using the Charging Dock. Hybrids Plug-ins'

Porsche 259
article thumbnail

Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

Green Car Congress

mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Every tank is made up of several layers: the inner tank made with gas-tight polyamide is wrapped in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). With 550 N·m (405.7

Audi 150
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

Green Car Congress

A photovoltaic array was installed at the site for this purpose. The core of each of these individual cells is a polymer membrane, with a platinum-based catalyst on both sides of the membrane. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. The Fuel Cell Stack.

Audi 278
article thumbnail

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

mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. lb-ft) of system torque. litre V6 TDI engine.

Audi 150