Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2019

The new Polestar Production Center in Chengdu, China will produce the Polestar 1—a carbon fiber-bodied Electric Performance Hybrid. Polestar also announced its World Manufacturing Identifier, which officiates the brand as a standalone car company. Polestar Chengdu; the marriage point. Polestar 2 EV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Together these hold almost six kilograms of hydrogen, enough to give the BMW iX5 Hydrogen a range of 504 km (313 miles) in the WLTP cycle. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

From the start, it was decided the electric G-Class should be at least as good as the internal-combustion-engine model both on road and off road,” Shiller explained. kWh per 62 miles for an efficient rating of 2 to 2.2 mile trail to ensure it is equipped. Mercedes said the prototype would consume between 28.7

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2016

The combination of fuel cell and battery system—along with a further developed intelligent operating strategy—will offer a combined range of around 500 km (311 miles) in the NEDC. million miles), demonstrating that the drive concept is ready for market. Daimler has extensive experience with fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Light duty vehicles are an emerging application for fuel cells that already enable 95% lower petroleum consumption per mile than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber for Use in Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel Applications.

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Hydrogen Fuel Carbon Fiber Water 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2020

REPAIR teams are developing technologies to address deficiencies while also working toward a 10-to-20-times reduction in cost per mile. More than 60,000 miles of cast iron and bare steel gas distribution pipelines are still in service. TuFF Internal Wrap for Rapid Pipeline Repair (TuFF iWRAP) - $5,954,637.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

With a total range of 100 miles, the CEO claims Midnight has plenty of range for numerous quick trips around c ongested cities like New York and Los Angeles. Shortly after that, in 2025, Archer will begin service between New York City and Newark International Airport, with numerous routes planned for the future.

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New York City New York Los Angeles Carbon Fiber 86

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. This technology platform can be operated with only the internal combustion engine, only the electric drive, or in hybrid mode. miles) on electric power. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge.

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All Cars Electric

MAY 17, 2011

The upcoming BMW i3, the car formerly known as the Megacity Vehicle and the first production all-electric car from BMW, is set to revolutionize the way mainstream cars are engineered and built, with most of its internal structure and body being composed of lightweight composite materials such as reinforced carbon-fiber plastic.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Electric Cars Miles 73

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The “supervisor” control electronics were developed internally by Exagon. Projected range for the Furtive eGT is: 360 km (224 miles) over an urban cycle (ECE15 standard). 310 km (193 miles) over a combined cycle (NEDC standard). 287 km (178 miles) over a highway cycle (EUDC standard).

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2013 Production MPH Motor 342

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2023

All doors can be opened remotely by a smartphone, and the foldable, carbon-fiber hardtop will also be smartphone activated and automatically retract into the trunk, leaving some luggage space; additional luggage space will be available in the frunk. Lightweight materials will also feature in the carbon-fiber 23-inch wheels.

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Fisker Carbon Fiber Miles Range 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 Our system offers, dependent on tank size, a range of up to 250 km [155 miles] with zero [tailpipe] CO 2 emissions. Austria-based Alset Global’s Hybrid Hydrogen system comprises a hydrogen fuel rail, storage tank and proprietary engine management system.

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All Cars Electric

MAY 17, 2011

The upcoming BMW i3, the car formerly known as the Megacity Vehicle and the first production all-electric car from BMW, is set to revolutionize the way mainstream cars are engineered and built, with most of its internal structure and body being composed of lightweight composite materials such as reinforced carbon-fiber plastic.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Electric Cars Miles 61

Green Car Congress

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 l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Earlier post.)

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2009

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. Lightning Hybrids is keeping specific design details secret, pending US and international patent filings. It has a unique clamshell door that opens upward to allow for superior aerodynamics. C d on the car is 0.20.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Local Motors is 3D printing and assembling a Strati—the first 3D-printed car—live from the show floor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Made from a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic material by SABIC, the current model of the Strati takes approximately 44 hours to print 212 layers.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2009

As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. Based on Toyota’s calculations, fuel cell vehicles begin to best Li-ion equipped EVs in terms of mass required to achieve a practical cruising range of 300 miles after slightly more than 100 miles. Click to enlarge.

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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. 110,000 square feet • 1/8-mile wind tunnel circuit. Diameter: 8 meters • Blades: 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades • Max rpm ? Wind Tunnel Fact Sheet.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6 mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

In addition, these TDI engines share important internal engine details for reducing emissions. miles), e.g. in residential areas, the E-motor can power the Up! The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbon fiber. Since they share a common construction as an engine family, the 0.8 TDI and the 1.6

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you aren’t familiar with the sound from BMW M models , we anticipate the XM will produce wonderful tones when not running silently up-to 30 miles on pure electricity. As much as BMW takes the exterior in a new direction, the interior also makes a bold statement.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

liters/100 km, which equates to approximately 95 miles per US gallon, with CO 2 emissions of less than 59 grams per kilometer. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Instantly recognizable as a Gocycle, the all new CXi employs Gocycle’s kernel of patented innovations such as our side-mounted Pitstopwheels, Gocycle’s F1-inspired monocoque chassis, enclosed Cleandrive® drivetrain and internal cabling.” Crafted from carbon fiber, it’s lightweight yet incredibly strong.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

GM already has a fleet of vehicles that has accumulated more than 3 million miles of real world driving. When the competition is 150+-year-old internal combustion engine technology, rapid learning cycles are a critical success tool for fuel cell powertrains. The proven field durability will be addressed with time. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. Powertrain and driving experience.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

The world’s leading sports- and luxury-car brands, together with muscle-car mavens like Dodge, are now pushing the envelope of the relatively inefficient internal combustion engine (ICE). The result is Ferrari’s fastest road car ever, peaking at 339 kilometers per hour (211 miles per hour). second pace. And don’t forget sound.

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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 ). miles) in the NEDC. miles) from the 9.3 Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4.4 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery (13.8

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Not long ago, a 300-mile range seemed like a healthy target for electric cars. More recently, the 520-mile (837-kilometer) Lucid Air became the world’s longest-range EV. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. miles per kWh on its Côte d'Azur run, nearly double the roughly 4.5

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

That means that the traditional budget-level derailleurs and chains are now being replaced by top-tier European transmissions and carbon fiber-reinforced drive belts. The weather-sealed gearbox is maintenance-free, just like the industry-leading Gates Carbon Belt drive found on the bike.

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Low Cost Auto Carbon Fiber Maintenance 52

Green Car Congress

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. kWh hours per mile) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC); with the range extender, this figure increases to 0.135 kWh/km.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2013

EVE’s compact design is built on a tubular steel space frame housed within a carbon fiber body. Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen has developed POLKA, a polarization camera that can detect stress cracks in the carbon fiber material at an early stage by measuring stresses within unpainted surfaces of the carbon structure.

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