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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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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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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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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. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. starting in May 2018.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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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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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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The lithium-ion battery is housed in the frame; it weighs about 5 kg (11.02 LEDs are used for powerful lighting: the front light is integrated into the handlebar, the rear light into the seat. The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Audi unveils AI:TRAIL quattro electric off-roader concept

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The stated target with its lithium-ion battery is. mph) on the road. 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.

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. Shhh, don’t tell the CHP ). This is a beautiful car. Enveloping Interior. Stay in front; stay happy.

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Audi showcasing R8 e-tron piloted driving EV at CES Asia; piloted driving Audi A7 Sportback

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The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure. Its front end and sideblades feature e-tron specific lighting solutions. mph) or 250 km/h (155.3 mph), depending on the car’s tires. Earlier post.)

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