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JUNE 23, 2010

The two silicon-carbon composite materials are formed via the dispersion of silicon in a resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF) gel followed by pyrolysis and possess either microsphere or nanofoam morphologies. Additionally, this approach implements electrode fabrication methods commonly utilized in the lithium battery industry.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

The BMW i3 was the BMW Group’s first purely electrically powered large-scale serial model and also the company’s first vehicle with a passenger cell made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). It is shaped in Leipzig from carbon fiber scrims and assembled in a unique process developed by the BMW Group.

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MAY 2, 2014

The BMW i3 is the first of the BMW i vehicles constructed from the ground up primarily of carbon fiber to enter the US market. With 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque hybrid-synchronous electric motor, the fully electric BMW i3 is electrified by a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, good for 80-100 miles of emission-free driving.

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AUGUST 9, 2017

The extensive product portfolio ranges from carbon and graphite products, carbon fibers all the way through to composites. The SGL Group’s products are deployed in the automotive and chemicals industries as well as in the semiconductor, solar, LED industry segments and in the field of lithium-ion batteries.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

The vehicle, piloted by German extreme sportsmen Dirk Gion and Stefan Simmerer, ran on a lithium-ion battery developed from Evonik’s LITARION electrodes and SEPARION ceramic separators. The Wind Explorer took advantage of crosswinds by using large, steerable kites to cover hundreds of miles. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The MLIX lithium-ion rechargeable battery to be featured on the new electric buses is lightweight, compact in size, and offers reliability and long service life.

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APRIL 13, 2020

. … Here, we report the synthesis, characterization and evaluation of the electrochemical properties of pristine Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles synthesized from a base catalyzed method mechanically mixed with electrospun Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) derived carbon fibers as simple composite material. —Maroni et al. Resources. Maroni et al.

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MARCH 6, 2018

The all-electric Lightning product features a liquid-cooled Lithium-ion battery from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier that can be fast-charged in thirty-minutes on DC fast charging, and in six hours with Level 2 charging. Ford’s vehicle warranty covers the base chassis for vehicles with the Lightning conversions.

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MARCH 1, 2011

SGL Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products with a portfolio ranging from carbon and graphite products to carbon fibers and composites. The company is partnering with BMW in a joint venture to produce carbon fiber for automotive applications. Earlier post.).

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JULY 12, 2017

Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbon fiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbon fiber with less energy and lower cost. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Mustang Lithium is low and sleek, with custom carbon fiber body components, a 1.0-inch As Ford actively refreshes its lineup, the all-new 2020 Ford Explorer and Escape hybrid SUVs feature the company’s fourth-generation lithium-ion battery technology, similar to the energy storage system used on the Mustang Lithium.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

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JANUARY 31, 2022

Cold sintering allows for the fabrication of composites with three components; the active material, the solid electrolyte, and the carbon fiber. Sintered triphasic cathode. This unique microstructure provides both the ionic and electronic pathways necessary to drive the redox reaction in the electrode in a solid-state battery.

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MARCH 20, 2011

The bodywork consists mainly of a carbon fiber composite with ROHACELL structural foam from Evonik Industries. Its lithium-ion batteries, based on yet another Evonik technology, are charged by a mobile wind turbine or in the conventional way from the power grid.

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AUGUST 21, 2014

High speed precision printing and UV curing for ceramic separators This project will develop the next generation of safer Lithium Ion PEV batteries by combining high speed precision printing and UV curing to instantly fixture ceramics on separator film. Energy storage (Area of Interest 1). Miltec UV International, LLC. 1,988,042.

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JUNE 13, 2016

The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack developed in Vancouver, Canada together with partner Ford in the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC) joint venture. Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4 kg of hydrogen. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 31, 2011

kWh lithium-ion battery that is charged through regenerative braking energy. Made of carbon fiber and CFRP (carbon fiber-reinforced plastic), Mi-ray’s wedged body side is divided by an angled character line, with ambient lighting underneath. The motors are powered by a 1.6-kWh

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Drivetrain technology sourced from the new Nissan LEAF include the high-capacity lithium-ion battery and inverters. 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.

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MARCH 6, 2017

INFINITI has also called upon the team’s high level of expertise in advanced composite materials to create the carbon fiber bodywork elements of the Project Black S. While the Q60’s organic and artistic design aesthetic remains, the use of carbon fiber has added a more technical element. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 22, 2010

Researchers at the University of Maryland have used a nickel-coated, genetically modified Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV1cys) as a 3-D current collector, combined with electrodeposition (ED), to fabricate a porous silicon anode for lithium-ion batteries. Xilin Chen et al. 46, 1428 doi: 10.1039/b918727h. 46, 1428 doi: 10.1039/b918727h.

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APRIL 1, 2021

The energy density of this battery is 24 WH/KG which is 20% capacity compared to present lithium-ion battery packs. The previous type of battery packs concentrated either on good mechanical properties or good electrical properties but this massless carbon fiber battery has both good mechanical and electrical properties.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. . $6,000,000. Zoltek Companies, Inc. Amprius, Inc. Dow Kokam, LLC. 3M Company.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

energy lithium?ion ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high.

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JUNE 9, 2016

Due in large part to its compact size and use of light-weight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) in its construction, the sustainable, fully-electric BMW i3 has a tight turning radius and the agility needed to navigating congested city streets. Agile and engaging to drive, the BMW i3 is ideally suited for dense urban areas.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Two e-tron electric motors provide the propulsion and a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. Audi has unveiled a new electric urban concept—a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011

(SDK) has completed additional production line for VGCF (vapor-grown carbon fiber) at its Kawasaki Plant, Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), thereby increasing total production capacity for the product from 100 t/y to 200 t/y. VGCF is used as an additive in anodes and cathodes of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (LIBs).

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2023

Look for touches like unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille. kWh lithium-ion battery, it does have an all-electric range of about 30 miles, suitable for wide swaths of city-dwelling Americans whose commutes are well within that number. turbocharged four-banger and electric motor. Thanks to a 15.5-kWh

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JUNE 25, 2012

In December 2011, the two companies had agreed to a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies including Li-ion batteries. In March 2012, the two signed an agreement on collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells and begun the work. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 4, 2019

Advances in lithium-ion battery technology will further contribute to this reduction: Energy density will be further increased, while batteries will become increasingly lighter in weight. Two carbon-fiber encased tanks in the vehicle floor of the GLC F-CELL hold 4.4 The lithium-ion battery has a gross capacity of 13.5

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The necessary power comes from a lithium-ion battery with CERIO storage technology. It separates the anode reliably from the cathode and sets new standards for lithium ion cells in terms of cycle stability, performance output and safety by using additional components, according to Evonik. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

This project will utilize a systems approach to design and demonstrate an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites door assembly through the integration of unique designs, novel materials, and manufacturing technologies and joining/assembly of subsystems. Area of Interest 3). Boulder Ionics. PPG Industries.

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APRIL 9, 2018

Similarly, steelmakers will face increased competition from aluminum and carbon fiber as automakers seek lighter-weight options to offset the weight of an electric battery, while refiners will see demand for gasoline fall both as a result of increasingly fuel-efficient vehicles and a decrease in Japan’s driving population.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

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. The BMW 8 Series Concept and the all-new BMW M5 will also be featured.

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JULY 22, 2013

The BMW i3’s 170 horsepower (127 kW) and 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) of torque hybrid-synchronous electric motor, developed and produced by BMW, is electrified by a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, good for 80-100 miles of driving. The BMW i3 will offer interior space comparable to the BMW 3 Series on a shorter overall body.

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JUNE 29, 2015

Its body shell is made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, riding on an aluminum platform containing the lithium-ion battery, the electric motor, and the crash structures. The BMW i3 electric car is a tour de force of advanced engineering--and the most energy-efficient car sold in the U.S.

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JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

The lithium-ion battery is mounted between the driver’s seat and the powertrain. Like in Formula 1, the driver sits in a monocoque made of carbon-fiber, developed to comply with FIA safety standards. All Formula E teams draw electricity from identical McLaren batteries weighing 374 kilograms.

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