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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. DPF regen events, etc.). Earlier post.)
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. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
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. In the US a full recharge takes approximately 3½ hours from a conventional 120 volt, 12 amp household circuit or approximately 1½ hours from a 220 volt Level 2 charger.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 9, 2021
With the towing package, the Lexus 450h+ is rated to tow up-to 2,000 pounds, where the battery-supplied torque will make easy work when towing a boat or camper up a grade. The 2022 design on both models begins with a new front end featuring daytime running lights that now sit above the LED headlights. More real estate for technology.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
A new compact (13-liter), high-efficiency, high-capacity converter has been developed to boost power generated in the Toyota FC Stack to 650 volts. Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi).
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 2, 2013
The objective of this AOI is to develop and demonstrate the capability of multi-material joining techniques for aluminum to advanced steel for light-duty vehicle body-in-white (BIW) joints. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. AOI 3: Body-in-white Joining of Aluminum to Advanced High Strength Steel at Prototype Scale.
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.
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