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Honda opened its new $124-million wind tunnel facility in Ohio, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle.
LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbonfiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)
SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbonfibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive CarbonFibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).
They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 The ultra high-strength outer shell comprises two layers: an inner layer of carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and an outer layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP).
For light-duty vehicles this means providing a driving range of more than 300 miles (500 km), while meeting packaging, cost, safety, and performance requirements to be competitive with current vehicles. In FY 2014, one area of focus was low-cost, high-strength carbonfiber precursors and advanced tank designs. Source: DOE.
The carbonfiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb). A plane so big and light has never been built before. The company is the world’s second-largest supplier of solar inverters and one of the largest suppliers to the wind-power industry.
350 to 700 bar) storage vessels are constructed using expensive high-strength carbonfiber, 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 carbonfiber (e.g.
You produce your hydrogen with electrolysis of water through solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectricity, for example, so you have decarbonized hydrogen. Thanks to the green light of Airbus, I could gather the sponsors needed to launch the construction of the airplane, and now 49Sud has built roughly 40 percent of the plane.
The show car’s body structure is made of carbonfiber. Functional attachment parts made of carbonfiber such as the front splitter epitomize the cool and rational aspect of the philosophy. The same applies to the front trim designed as a display, including the continuous lighting strip.
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. The power-to-weight ratio results in an impressive performance of zero to 100 kph in just 3.4 seconds—50% quicker than the previous model.
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. Carbonfibers impart very high stiffness as a reinforcing material and are thus of special interest.
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.
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). However, it has 50% less volume and is 30% lighter.
Electricity generation from variable renewable electricity sources (VRE) such as wind and solar power has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so. This is necessary because power generation from renewable energies depends on availability of sun and wind and can therefore only be controlled to a limited extent.
Grant applications are sought to develop rapid processing technologies for carbonfiber reinforced polymers that can be used in primary and secondary structures of passenger vehicles. Wind Technologies. Buildings Technologies. Geothermal Technologies. Office of Fossil Energy.
Tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbonfiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at a very high pressure of 70 MPa (70 megapascals, or approximately 700 bar). Aero fins employed at the side of the rear combination lamps also improve straight-driving stability.
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. Harvesting Infrared Light to Improve Photosynthetic Biomass Production - $1,347,122.
Yedinak and Meidl argue that hydrogen, used as a zero-carbon energy carrier, has the potential to transform the global energy landscape. Unlike solar and wind energy, hydrogen is a more natural substitute for fossil fuels in sectors that are particularly difficult to decarbonize (i.e. MT), and carbonfiber (~0.1
With its new architecture, use of carbonfiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. All the electricity used to produce the BMW i models at the Leipzig plant is wind-generated.
Zero-carbon Ammonia-Powered Turboelectric (ZAPTurbo) Propulsion System; $2,652,778. The Zero-carbon Ammonia-Powered Turboelectric (ZAPTurbo) Propulsion System is a very high efficiency and light weight turboelectric system that uses green ammonia as both a fuel and a coolant via regenerative cooling. Marquette University.
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.
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. Sales begin in the fourth quarter of 2015.
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 handling remains scalpel-sharp, and the ride remains sports-car stiff but tolerable enough for most commuting duty. The flaws remain, too.
Increased agility is achieved by harmonizing a more aggressive Direct Yaw Control setting that works in concert with the magneto-rheological dampers, Agile Handling Assist, and the Electric Power Steering System—perfect for a spirited drive on a winding road. The front floor panels are constructed of carbonfiber core.
With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbonfiber roof, letting in the open air. coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind. The wide and low stance is enhanced by the LED head lights and daytime running lights. Designed to slip through the air. Very satisfying.
CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbonfiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbonfiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. A bed extender. An extra step.
The G80 has an elegant ride with unnoticeable wind noise (partly due to the low 0.27 The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow lower grille in the fascia. The dash had real carbonfiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum.
The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Opening the roof raises the rear window automatically by around 1.9 inches into a comfort position.
Permanent magnets inside the rotor interact with a rotating magnetic field created by electromagnet windings in the stator, which surrounds the rotor. These magnets are represented by the teal-colored ring of blocks surrounding the copper-colored stator windings. In our motor, each of these segments was only 1 millimeter thick.
This high-performance, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa or convertible sports car, which features a carbon-fiber aero package, is powered by a 5.5-liter Changes include new head and tail lights, front and rear bumpers and newly designed 19-21-inch wheels. The biggest changes for 2025 are the available 84.0
The 12-way heated and ventilated power sport seats, carbonfiber, piano black, satin-finished accents and the analog center-dash clock added posh touches. Check and check for the great looking and smelling 2023 Grecale Modena interior. The open pore wood trim, velour floor carpet, and leather almost everywhere are good places to start.
The 2022 design on both models begins with a new front end featuring daytime running lights that now sit above the LED headlights. The corner vents on the outer edges of the fascia are fully functional, and include fog lights on the F Sport. The 14-theme ambient lighting added a soothing touch. More real estate for technology.
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.
Curb weight: 138 lbs Power With 6kw of rated power and 10kw of peak power, I was able to get up to speed quickly, at least as quickly as I’d need for the purpose of commuting on avenues, service roads, or winding backroads. Of course, having a fully carbon frame does raise some questions. a decent value.
The VW logo is now illuminated and theres now a mechanical adaptive front lighting system. The inside gets carbon-fiber dcor and this package can be purchased with the Euro Style Package. Carrying over is the 30-color ambient lighting, Harman Kardon audio, and Nappa leather seating. The mirror caps are gloss black now.
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. We had to start with a blank slate to develop a system that was small and light enough to fit on an inexpensive UAV. Our phones, laptops, and cameras are rapidly failing.
Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. An outer skin made from carbonfiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Audi has already drawn up plans for larger systems with a capacity of around 500 kWh.
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 carbonfibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.
The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s CarbonFiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbonfiber. CarbonFiber Technology Facility. Earlier post.)
Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbonfiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbonfiber reinforced plastic (structural element). High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks.
These are not simply manufacturing innovations: they are end-to-end, whole-life solutions that address every aspect of the manufacture, use and recycling of carbonfiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and the way in which its properties can enable new approaches to vehicle design and manufacture. CFRP is a material of huge promise.
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 (carbonfiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. They also have a constant phase difference.
It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. It is much more than that.
The best-known wearable energy-harvesting tech today is, of course, solar, which pulls down electrons from sunlight or ambient light. A light human health sensor would be no use to biologists trying to keep a tracker on a bison for the rest of its life. Solar won’t work for nocturnal animals or creatures in low-light environments.
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