Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The BMW Group and the SGL Group already operate a joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (B Earlier post.). BMW AG will not seek a seat on the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE based on the new investment. The carbon fibers produced in Moses Lake are being processed at facilities in Wackersdorf and Landshut.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. The combined heat and power station at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing is part of the BMW Power Pool and supports the compensation of frequency fluctuations in the grid. Source: neon.

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Grid BMW Power Powered 191

Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Honda has committed to 40 gigawatt-hours annually with LG, as part of a joint-venture battery-supply agreement—enough to produce 350,000 to 400,000 vehicles, Aoyama underscored. Honda Space-Hub Concept – 2024 CES Thin, light, and wide starts with the battery pack. Honda 0 Saloon concept No carbon fiber.

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Honda Carbon Fiber Concept Las Vegas 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

based in Winona, Minnesota, to develop new innovative bio-based Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) composite materials for the automotive and other performance-driven markets. The two partner companies will also collaborate with potential customers to design injection-molded composite parts.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 megawatts (MW), shipped worldwide in 2015. To further this emerging market, DOE also announced a notice of intent ( DE-FOA-0001411 ) to invest $30 million, subject to appropriations, to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

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Industrial Industry Fuel Carbon Fiber 253

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Capitalizing on the booming vehicle market in India, French auto component maker Plastic Omnium expects to double its turnover from the Indian market to 400 million euros over the next five years. It also bought Varroc Engineering’s four-wheeler lighting business a few years ago. billion euros.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2013

As a part of its increased focus on manufacturing research and development, DOE also awarded $23.5 The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbon fiber.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning 246

Green Car Congress

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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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With time still to go before expected US market launch in early 2022, and with the series development phase ongoing, BMW provided a first look ahead at the future BMW iX. The batteries fitted in the BMW iX are designed as part of a long-term resource cycle and allow for a very high recycling rate.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

In collaboration with KraussMaffei, Henkel has developed a process for the manufacture of components based on glass or carbon fiber and using high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) technology that creates a surface quality good enough for automobile exteriors.

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Carbon Fiber Production Carbon Manufacturer 186

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

We want a part of the market and will do it in a Maserati way.”. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2023

A minor freshen will have to begin in past due 2025 and an all-electric model will come within the decade’s 2nd part. It options slimmer headlights and hind lights and brings Nissan’s untouched grille design. It options off-road abeyance, 18-inch beadlock-style wheels, all-terrain tires and a tubular roof rack.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. The low placement of the batteries is a big part of why the 5,181-pound Polestar 1 was easy to drive when highway cruising. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. This is a beautiful car. Enveloping Interior.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Rare because not many are sold in the United States and, unless you are in a major market, they will be hard to spot in the wild. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. A rare find.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 93

Green Car Congress

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 kW, specific power of 14.1 kW/kg, power density of 13. 4 kW/l, and >94% efficiency.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

They’re also largely irrelevant because the only version of the model still sold on our market is the sporting GTI.& & While the new lighting does change the look of the model, it’s likely only the hardcore fan base that will take notice. & The inside changes are a little less inspiring. VW did say that the 2.0-liter

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Carbon Fiber North America Light Cars 59

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

The Megacity Vehicle will be the Group’s first series-production electric-drive model on the market. The Megacity Vehicle is currently being developed as part of project i and will be available under a sub-brand of BMW. The results will filter into the development of electrically powered vehicles for the Chinese market.

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Mini E BMW China 2013 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

European launch markets in 2015 will be the UK, Denmark and Germany; more markets will be added in 2017. Tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at a very high pressure of 70 MPa (70 megapascals, or approximately 700 bar).

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Toyota Europe Fuel Sale 150

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 XL1 has no power steering, but is very nimble and easy to control due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight. Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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. —Raj Nair.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

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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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). A number of functions that are part of the Toyota Safety Sense have been enhanced. The new strategy will make the Mirai accessible to a wider market.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The automotive industry is showing greatly increased interest in the industrial applications of light materials. Their processing capability does not yet meet the required industrial production rates, particularly in the automobile industry, in part due to the number of units to be produced, environmental standards, and so on.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

inch rear) that were e-boost power-assisted, part of the anti-lock brake system. With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. The wide and low stance is enhanced by the LED head lights and daytime running lights. inch front/13.3-inch Very satisfying.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 88

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The Brembo brakes are part of the ABS system, and the MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension added to the road confidence. The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow functioning grille in the lower fascia. A statement. Red and ready.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Green Car Congress

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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Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. An extra step.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As part of the HyMon project, researchers at Fraunhofer LBF in Darmstadt are developing a dedicated intelligent system for continuous status monitoring of hydrogen tanks, in close cooperation with partners. If a single carbon fiber tears in the pressure tank, a sound wave is generated that travels through the fibers.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Maintenance Carbon 221

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.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2015

This is attributable in part to differences in driving behavior, but it is also due to the structure of the road network, in which urban freeways and regular streets are laid out directly above one another over long distances. The project is part of a strategy for solving specific local challenges and testing them in local road traffic.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The grip was excellent, thanks in a big part to the independent rear suspension that delivered a controlled driving experience. The optional MagneRide damping system, part of the $1,995 Handling Package, kept the rear tires planted. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The relaxed feel in-town and at highway speeds began with the Michelin Primacy Tour 255/40 all-season tires, mounted on 21-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, which were part of the Sport Prestige package, which also included an electronic limited slip differential. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing. Tech Abounds.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. The driver’s seat has a surprise for you: it vibrates as part of the lane departure and rear parking warning systems. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Gocycle, a premium British electric bike maker known for its lightweight commuter e-bikes featuring exotic materials and designs, is now setting its sights on the growing market of cargo e-bikes. It took a lot of custom work to get there, and you’ll notice that unlike most electric bikes, Gocycle doesn’t use very many off-the-shelf parts.

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