Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

Evonik Corporation is featuring the Wind Explorer—a lightweight, electric vehicle that crossed Australia on less than $15 of electricity—at its administrative center in Parsippany, N.J. The Wind Explorer took advantage of crosswinds by using large, steerable kites to cover hundreds of miles. Click to enlarge.

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Wind Australia Los Angeles Lithium Ion 311

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MAY 12, 2015

Honda also addressed its development of Solar Hydrogen refueling stations (SHS2)—integrated solar cell/electrolyzer units—currently being tested in Los Angeles and Saitama Pref., Moriya showed an overview of the hydrogen infrastructure progress worldwide. Earlier post.).

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Congress Commercial Fuel Hydrogen 150

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. 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).

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Since 2013 Audi has been operating a pilot plant ( earlier post ) in which renewable wind power is used to produce hydrogen by electrolysis. Audi A7 Sportback h-tron. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278