Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2011

signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. The joint venture will develop and globally market a broad range of products and technical service support in the rapidly expanding carbon-fiber based composites industry.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI), which will focus on growing US manufacturing of clean energy products and boosting US competitiveness through major improvements in manufacturing energy productivity. Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative. Earlier post.)

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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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Green Car Congress

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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BMW Carbon Fiber Wind Lithium Ion 418

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

In a seamless transition, further e-drive components will be manufactured there with immediate effect in addition to producing high-voltage battery modules, which is already being done since May 2021. Originally developed for the BMW i3, the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology is now being produced.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2015

The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Adherent Technologies, Inc.;

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

The selected projects include 6 vehicle-related technologies and 2 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as new hydropower, heat pump, solar and manufacturing technologies. Selected vehicle and hydrogen technology projects are: FY 2014 SBIR Phase II vehicle projects. Pixelligent Technologies LLC.

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MAY 3, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $19 million for 13 projects in traditionally fossil-fuel-producing communities across the country to support production of rare earth elements and critical minerals essential to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2009

GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a world-class carbon composites manufacturing Center of Excellence on the TUM campus in Garching, near Munich, Germany.

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Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2023

This will offer customers a new, unparalleled Lamborghini driving experience thanks to pioneering technologies. With Wheelspeed Control, Lamborghini very finely regulates power and force at the individual wheels for even more precise turn-in, and direct as well as fast driving on particularly winding roads and with strong acceleration.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

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.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $57 million, including nearly $11 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to support clean energy technology commercialization projects for 33 small businesses across the country. Vehicle Technology ($7 million). manufacturing base for permanent magnets.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as much as 50% and the energy used in its production by more than 60%. Reduction in energy consumption in manufacturing will enable earlier net energy payback—i.e.,

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Manufacturer Energy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

Nicknamed “fuzzy fiber” by its inventor at UDRI, Nano Adaptive Hybrid Fabric (NAHF-XTM) is the first tailored nanomaterial capable of being produced in sizes and quantities large enough to make them affordable and viable for large-scale commercial use. This is going to disrupt the way we think about materials. Brian Rice.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

The high performance hybrid features a new twin-turbocharged 75-degree DOHC V6 engine with an Acura-designed 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system, all integrated with an ultra-rigid and lightweight multi-material body with world’s-first material applications and manufacturing processes.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded more than $54 million—leveraging approximately an additional $17 million in cost share from the private sector—for 13 projects to advance transformational technologies and materials that can help manufacturers significantly increase the energy efficiency of their operations and reduce costs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

When the energy required to build the e-gas facility and wind power generators is included in a comprehensive analysis, CO 2 emissions under e-Gas operation are still less than 30 grams per km (48.28 With the e-gas project, Audi is the first automobile manufacturer to develop an entire chain of sustainable energy carriers.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture. motoring and braking in forward and reverse).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

The purpose of this Phase III program is for the grantee to pursue commercial applications of work that derives from, extends, or logically concludes effort(s) performed under prior (Phase I/II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding agreements. saline water). saline water).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2019

Williams Advanced Engineering has developed a pair of innovative technologies that promise a step-change in the affordability of composite materials. However, the advantages of CFRP extend across many sectors, from railway carriages to wind turbines. CFRP is a material of huge promise.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office’ (FCTO) 2014 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Annual Progress Report ( earlier post )—an annual summary of results from projects funded by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program— described a number of advances in the field of hydrogen storage. 10/kWh ($333/kg H 2 stored ).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. A bed extender. A versatile rear seat.

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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. By raising the rear window, the air flow is guided towards the rear, reducing wind turbulence optimizing the passenger’s experience. kWh (net energy capacity: 9.4

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $175 million for 68 research and development projects aimed at developing novel advanced energy technologies. Led by DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), the OPEN 2021 program prioritizes funding high-impact, high-risk technologies that support novel approaches.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

The PFL 799 technical executive expert panel at this year’s world Congress, chaired by Jesse Schneider (from BMW), invited those automakers as well as infrastructure leaders to discuss their progress in fuel cell technology and hydrogen infrastructure and challenges remaining. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. coefficient of drag (C d ) to aid slipping through the wind. Set high on the fenders, the lights blend into the long carbon fiber hood, which leads to a sweptback windshield and onto the removable roof.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

The Department of Energy (DOE) is making available up to $9 million ( DE-FOA-0000715 ) for roughly 50 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the Department’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Innovative Engine Boosting Technologies.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2011

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies (FCT) Program will award up to $12 million to advance hydrogen storage technologies. 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.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2022

With three state-of-the-art electric motors—all developed and manufactured in-house by Lucid—Lucid Air Sapphire reaches an entirely new level of performance. These technically innovative electric motors incorporate Lucid’s microjet stator cooling and wave winding.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. The plug-in hybrid drive system of the BMW i8 comprises a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine combined with BMW eDrive technology.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2020

REEACH projects seek to create innovative, cost-effective, and high-performance energy storage and power generation sub-systems for electric aircraft, with a focus on fuel-to-electric power conversion technologies. Both programs work to decrease energy usage and associated carbon emissions for commercial aircraft propulsion systems.

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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. All the electricity used to produce the BMW i models at the Leipzig plant is wind-generated.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The group focuses on the development of marketable materials and technologies that are suitable for manufacturing high-performance fiber-reinforced parts for automotive applications. Epoxy resin systems from BASF are in use today for the rotor blades of wind turbines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

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. Conclusions. slow charge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

As is also the norm in Formula 1, the Porsche 919 Hybrid monocoque is a carbon-fiber sandwich construction that was completely redesigned for the 2015 season. It is now manufactured as a single unit, rather than in two sections. All of these change the flow of air around the vehicle, and thus the downforce.

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