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JANUARY 18, 2014

energy lithium?ion ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high.

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AUGUST 14, 2014

million in co-funding to support projects focused on beyond lithium-ion battery technologies and reducing friction and wear in the powertrain. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). Ford Motor Company. 10,000,000.

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MARCH 6, 2012

Adopting a small fuel tank placed under the rear seat together with the hybrid system’s lithium-ion battery gives the vehicle a low center of gravity, thus contributing to improved driving performance. In fact it combines full hybrid efficiency, advanced aerodynamics and ultra-lightness. Reduced power consumption.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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JANUARY 2, 2014

g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. kWh lithium-ion battery pack at the rear—enough for up to 50 km (31 miles) of all-electric driving. The brake calipers grip large, carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire size is 285/30 R 21.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

It draws its traction energy from a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery in the rear with a capacity of 14.1 The show car is charged via an Audi wall box, which uses intelligent charge management to ensure the optimal feed of energy to the lithium-ion battery. Located between the 4.0 Design elements. cubic ft).

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Drivetrain technology sourced from the new Nissan LEAF include the high-capacity lithium-ion battery and inverters. The LEAF NISMO RC features a multitude of lightweight components and a full carbon-fiber racing monocoque structure, allowing it to tip the scales at just 1,220 kilograms.

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Nissan All-Electric Powered Power 259

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JANUARY 22, 2014

These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

The tests help to determine how much abuse lithium ion batteries can safely handle, including being crushed, pounded with nails and heated to boiling hot temperatures. Sandia’s BATLab is recognized as a leader in the field of battery testing to ensure they meet real-world performance requirements.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 Powertrain friction and wear reduction.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

SGL Group brings its long-established expertise as a component developer to the project, and is responsible for the development of the gas diffusion layers (GDL), which will be manufactured based on carbon fibers. —Park et al. —Dr.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Between 1,800 and 2,250 rpm the 55 kilogram light turbo-diesel direct injection engine delivers 120 N·m (89 l b-ft) maximum torque. In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbon fiber. For shorter distances of up to 2 km (1.2

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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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 XL1 has no power steering, but is very nimble and easy to control due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 9, 2016

Los Angeles currently has a 50% EV procurement guideline for all new light duty fleet vehicles, which will go to 80% by 2025 as called for in the Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn. The BMW i3 is the first purpose-built electric production vehicle to be made primarily of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. Manufactured using cladding technology, the 21-inch wheels are very light and feature a variant of the blade design from the Audi e-tron models. lb), stores 7.1 The A2 concept.

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

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MARCH 24, 2010

Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle. Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. The Miao EN-V model. Click to enlarge.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. This study combines the advanced electric drive and bodyshell technologies with unique control and display concepts.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

draws its power from a lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats, which consists of consumer cells and provides a capacity of 13.5 One key to Visio.M’s high energy efficiency is its light weight; without the battery, Visio.M has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 236

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AUGUST 22, 2011

The extended π-conjugated system endows CMPs with noteworthy light-emitting properties and allows the construction of light-harvesting antennae that trigger efficient, rapid, and vectorial energy funneling from the skeleton to entrapped acceptors. Energy and power densities. kW kg -1 respectively. kW kg -1 ).

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JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Hybrid Fuel Alternative Fuels Energy Storage 150

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JULY 10, 2013

Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the 2021 Mirai, a lithium-ion battery is smaller and lighter (98.3 In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables a range of approximately 248 kilometers (154 miles) (NECD combined cycle). All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic. The combination of aluminum and carbon fiber-reinforced composite material delivers rigidity coupled with low weight.

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Audi Concept Cars Electrical 257

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

The two Li-ion electrode projects selected were Silicon Nanowire Production for Advanced Lithium-Ion Batteries by Amprius, Inc. in Menlo Park, California; and High Volume Production of Nanocomposite Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries by A123Systems, Inc. Amprius, Inc., A123Systems, Inc. MesoCoat, Inc.

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU. The IPU integrates the lithium-ion battery pack and a high-voltage distribution bus bar, with voltage distribution controlled by the PDU.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. The BMW 8 Series Concept and the all-new BMW M5 will also be featured.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. Harvesting Infrared Light to Improve Photosynthetic Biomass Production - $1,347,122. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power. The lithium-ion battery differs from the batteries that equip Renault’s Z.E. Ultra-light chassis.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The stated target with its lithium-ion battery is. Light weight and maximum body stiffness are, of course, important technical objectives for off-roaders in particular. That is why the body of the Audi AI:TRAIL is made of a mixture of high-tech steel, aluminum and carbon fiber. Lights and drones.

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Audi Concept Light Electrical 186

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. Develop new coating and adhesives that enable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic/aluminum closure panels and validate corrosion testing methods. Federal funding.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. The lithium-ion battery pack in the rear storing 14.1 The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics. mi) in pure electric drive mode.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Look for touches like unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille. All trims get fresh exterior lighting and a new digital instrument panel. It also gets new lights and a new gauge cluster. & The new Competizione is based on a Veloce trim, meaning it’ll be powered by the 2.0-liter Prefer a sedan?

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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 SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower. Range extender.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

The three liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery stacks, with a total capacity of 34 kilowatt-hours (kWh), are charged through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electricity when slowing or coasting, and by plugging in. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. This is a beautiful car.

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JUNE 12, 2015

ft) long Audi R8 e-tron is recognizable by its unique lighting solutions on the air inlets, front apron and sideblades. 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. R8 Overview. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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AUGUST 7, 2013

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. LifeDrive and light weight. The lithium-ion battery pack is centrally located in the vehicle, slightly forward of the mid-point.

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