Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. The actual bursting pressure is much higher still and far exceeds the legal requirements. Their inner layer is a gas-tight matrix of polyamide.

Audi 186

Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell.

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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. When the vehicle is on the move all the cells are used equally to supply energy.

BMW 247

BMW New York London Production 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. A container for four traction batteries of various sizes works in tandem with a photovoltaic system that is capable of supplying up to 20 kW of power on sunny days. Hydrogen is supplied to the anode, where it is broken down into protons and electrons.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). With its low cd value of 0.17, it gives the wind virtually nothing to grab hold of. This world-beating figure for a road-legal vehicle results from the intelligent interaction of many individual measures.

Mercedes 259

Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259