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AUGUST 18, 2023

I especially applaud Toyota’s decision to match the manual to the bigger and more powerful six-cylinder engine. The steering is a mix of artificial lightness and appropriate weight. There’s still wind buffeting at speed with the windows down, and the roofline is still a head-knocker. The flaws remain, too.

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Toyota Carbon Fiber Nissan Cheap 89

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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

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. The BMW i8 Roadster also benefits from a light-weight construction, complete with low center of gravity and even weight distribution.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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MARCH 3, 2015

Electricity generation efficiency has been enhanced through the use of 3D fine mesh flow channels (a world first), which ensure uniform generation of electricity on cell surfaces, providing compact size and a high level of performance, and a world-leading power output density of 3.1

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Toyota Europe Fuel Sale 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

All offer different power choices with the Trofeo zipping to 60 miles per hour in about 3.6 Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena that offered plenty of power, style and class and for $30K less than the more powerful Trofeo. The base GT ($63,500), the mid-level Modena ($72,900), and the Trofeo ($109,495).

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 61

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MARCH 30, 2021

Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. recently drove the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab AT4, powered by a 3.0-liter Multiple front and rear USB ports and an auxiliary power outlet kept everything charged and ready to go. This last one was curious as this truck is pretty darn big!

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Powerful and Responsive. The front-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 Miata and Hyundai Veloster R-Spec are wonderful, handle great and are zippy, but are not in the same conversation with the much larger, rear-wheel drive, more powerful and heavier Corvette Stingray. inch rear) that were e-boost power-assisted, part of the anti-lock brake system.

Chevrolet 88

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 88

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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. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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JULY 10, 2010

Grant applications are sought to develop rapid processing technologies for carbon fiber reinforced polymers that can be used in primary and secondary structures of passenger vehicles. Wind Technologies. Buildings Technologies. Geothermal Technologies. Office of Fossil Energy.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring 210

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APRIL 2, 2015

The 2016 Optima is the first Kia to feature a panoramic sunroof support structure made with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, which helps reduce weight and lower the vehicle’s center of gravity. A larger full floor under cover helps reduce wind noise and aid fuel efficiency. Convenience and technology.

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2016 Engine Kia Available 150

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects—spanning 22 states and coordinated at universities, national laboratories, and private companies—will advance technologies for a wide range of areas, including electric vehicles, offshore wind, storage and nuclear recycling. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris. Cornell University. Stanford University.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Li-ion 284

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

The NX 350h, with the batteries placed below the seats, has a smooth, stable highway ride, with the electric assisted power steering providing good road feel and feedback. inline four-cylinder, non-turbocharged gasoline engine gets the power to all four wheels via an electronically-controlled CVT with paddle shifters.

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

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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

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This, in turn, provides a compact size and a high level of performance, including the stack’s world-leading power output density of 3.1 The compact Mirai FC stack generates about 160 times more power than the residential fuel cells on sale in Japan. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

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AUGUST 27, 2020

ASCEND projects work to develop innovative, lightweight, and ultra-efficient all-electric powertrain with advanced thermal management systems that help enable efficient net-zero carbon emissions for single-aisle passenger commercial aircraft. Compact Propulsion Engine Optimized with Waste Heat Recovery (CO-POWER); $2,815,760.

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Carbon Hybrid Electric Electrical 218

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MARCH 19, 2011

350 to 700 bar) storage vessels are constructed using expensive high-strength carbon fiber, such as Toray T700S, in a composite matrix as an overwrap to contain the stress. An example of a possible solution is using fibers with mechanical strengths matching or exceeding the properties of aerospace quality carbon fiber (e.g.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon 210

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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. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,

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BMW New York London Production 247

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APRIL 10, 2012

The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. EERE is the only program Office participating in this FOA. Advanced Manufacturing.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

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JULY 17, 2015

Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. It solves the storage problems faced by the electric utility companies in absorbing and adapting to the highly variable power and energy generated by solar and wind.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

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OCTOBER 2, 2016

A new LED headlamp system that reduces lamp size for a more aerodynamic shape and cuts electrical power requirements by greater than 80 percent, while improving luminous output and light color for improved night-time direct driver vision and reduced driver fatigue. Advanced driver assistance.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles Wind Economy 150

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Despite modest power, a futuristic teardrop shape, and next-gen tech, the EQXX—developed in just 18 months—is otherwise a familiar, small Mercedes luxury sedan. Those ultra-light rotors are possible because the Benz so rarely needs to use its foot-operated mechanical brakes, as telemetry readings from the track showed. "In

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 116

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Our electric power trains are not there just to counter regulations but also to improve performance in a way which would not have been possible by using ICE power trains only.”. Spinning at up to 25,000 rpm, two permanent-magnet motors independently power the front wheels, or regenerate energy from braking to recharge the batteries.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 96

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Plenty of stopping power. The G80 has an elegant ride with unnoticeable wind noise (partly due to the low 0.27 The power-assisted steering was direct, with the brakes having a progressive feel producing straight and true, no fade stops. The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The automobile components to be produced from these materials in the future will be able to withstand high loads despite their light weight. Epoxy resin systems from BASF are in use today for the rotor blades of wind turbines. Carbon fibers impart very high stiffness as a reinforcing material and are thus of special interest.

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Industrial Industry Carbon Fiber Carbon 199

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JULY 5, 2023

Otherwise, the cabin is quiet with little wind or tire noise. With the narrow sleek LED headlights, daytime running lights and turn signals, the front end seems to be peering. Clean Fleet Report’s CX-5 Turbo AWD was painted in an eye-catching Deep Crystal Blue Mica, which under certain light has a metallic flake sparkle.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. With a displacement of 3.5

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The Q7 e-tron quattro features a six-cylinder TDI engine and quattro drive that deliver 275 kW (373 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 TDI, a highly efficient, latest-generation V6 diesel engine, delivers 190 kW (258 hp) of power and 600 N·m (442.5 The electric motor produces 94 kW of power and 350 N·m (258.1

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Cars That Think

AUGUST 5, 2023

It’s –27 °C, dipping below –40 °C with wind chill—well below the operating temperature of most of the commercial equipment we brought for this expedition. Imagine you have an antenna that emits power primarily within a 10-degree cone. Our phones, laptops, and cameras are rapidly failing. Another challenge is clutter.

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Climate Change Climate Water Carbon Fiber 98

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APRIL 14, 2022

North of the Alps there was light rain and further south a gentle headwind blew in the sunshine. At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). The decisive factor is the power-to-weight ratio.

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Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259