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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Nolan Gray, product specialist with McLare 100 7587 0 7587 0 0 7141 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 7144n, summed-up the GT succinctly: “It is a supercar first, and a touring car second.” seconds and believe the 203 mph top speed quoted by McLaren. This is the McLaren you can take across town or across the country.

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 90

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC.

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277

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MARCH 6, 2018

Lightning Systems also announced it has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the product. The LightningElectric fuel cell range extender uses hydrogen stored onboard in high-tech carbon fiber-wrapped pressure vessels equipped with sensors.

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Ford Range Fuel Lithium Ion 236

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The BMW iX will go into production at BMW Plant Dingolfing in the second half of 2021 and is scheduled to arrive on US shores in early 2022. This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

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JULY 2, 2022

Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. Available in five trim levels and only in all-wheel drive, the Corolla Cross is rated at 194 hp while returning an estimated 37 miles per gallon (combined city/highway). 4-cylinder, it turns 0-60 mph times of 6.1

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 82

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

In combination with a lighter body enabled by the partial adoption of carbon fiber construction, the new buses will be able to operate continuously over increased distances—up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) on a full charge, at a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Li-ion Supplies Lithium Ion Batteries 291

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Audi is presenting the second generation of its high-performance R8 sports car at the upcoming Geneva show, featuring new V10 engines, newly developed quattro drive, and a new multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF) combining aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). mph) or 250 km/h (155.3 The R8 e-tron 2.0

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Audi Li-ion MPH Range 150

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JANUARY 31, 2013

EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The passenger compartment will be made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). engineers intend to investigate the feasibility of carbon fiber materials in ultra-compact cars suitable for series production.

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Light Carbon Fiber Germany Carbon 246

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MAY 9, 2012

has announced pricing and production plans for the Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles and previewed the new design. The Empulse offers a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range and 100-mph top speed. Production for the Empulse R will take place first with limited availability in June 2012 and in volume by Q3 2012.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Carbon Fiber Financing 239

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JUNE 12, 2011

The production SUV will go on sale before the end of 2011. The V6 is currently making its production debut in the A6 Avant. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). In front of the rear axle sits a twin-turbocharged 3.0

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JUNE 14, 2021

Musk’s updates came as a response to Tesla bull @ajtourville , who inquired if the carbon fiber sleeves of the Model S Plaid’s rotors are direct-wound or pressed-on. The Tesla CEO noted that with the Model S Plaid, “fiber is wound over rotor at high tension load.” seconds with its SpaceX package. .

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Carbon Motor Motors Motoring 145

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MARCH 1, 2013

CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in gas mode. When the A3 Sportback g-tron is powered by Audi e-gas, no more CO 2 is released than was chemically input in its production beforehand, creating a closed loop. The five-door car consumes on average less than 3.5 The engine is based on the new 1.4

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Audi Gas CO2 Gas-Electric 296

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APRIL 23, 2012

The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. Audi has already launched electrified drive systems in volume production with full hybrid models with lithium-ion battery technology. miles) on electric power. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). At a stable speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), for example, it accounts for a fuel consumption saving of 1.2 liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. EOLAB Aerodynamic elements.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Fisker released additional details on its Fisker Rōnin Super GT ( earlier post ), an all-electric convertible that was showcased at the company’s first-ever Product Vision Day on 3 August 2023. The Fisker Rōnin will feature an aluminum space frame with integrated battery cells to achieve its targeted 600-mile range.

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Fisker Carbon Fiber Miles Range 195

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

This limited production luxury sedan (1,500 units worldwide) ceased production in November 2021, and ushers-in a new era for the Polestar brand seeing only all-electric cars and SUVs going forward. The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 kWh LFP battery pack from BYD’s FinDreams, the electric sedan has up to 497 miles (800 km) CLTC range. Buyers in China can now order and schedule production. seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag.

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Ferrari BYD Land Rover Electric 52

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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 l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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MAY 11, 2012

The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). Cycling modes and other functions can be set using the touchscreen on-bike computer: In the “Pure” mode, the drive power is purely the product of the cyclist’s legs.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The new BMW i8 Roadster and BMW i8 Coupe can cover up to 18 miles (29 km) (preliminary) in purely electric driving, up from 14 miles (23 miles) for the current i8. seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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MARCH 25, 2009

This project involved junior employees from the fields of automotive mechatronics, model-building, electronics, coating technology, manufacturing mechanics, product design, and interior appointments. kW the F-CELL Roadster reaches a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph) and has an operating range of up to 350 km (217 miles).

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F-150 Building Carbon Fiber Fuel 150

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MARCH 22, 2022

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. 110,000 square feet • 1/8-mile wind tunnel circuit. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph).

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

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MARCH 9, 2009

The car will average 100 miles to the gallon and will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. A small carbon fiber accumulator operating between 5,000-7,000 psi will provide for braking recovery energy storage, and will provide power for a full throttle launch to 60 mph in under 5.9

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Denver Hybrid Auto Carbon Fiber 170

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV is the first example.

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

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MAY 14, 2015

Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles). Earlier post.)

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. miles) available.

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MAY 25, 2015

seconds, and a driving range of 450 km (280 miles)—is based on the multi-material Space Frame of the second-generation production R8. The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure. mph) or 250 km/h (155.3

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Audi Asia MPH China 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC Mercedes-Benz presented the F125! to 100 km/h in 4.9

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

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JUNE 29, 2015

grams per mile) for the A4 Sedan 2.0 The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. liters/100 km, which equates to approximately 95 miles per US gallon, with CO 2 emissions of less than 59 grams per kilometer. Prototype BMW i8 at the track. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The tailpipes terminate in the upper part of the rear end immediately above the engine; no other production vehicle uses this solution. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Like its production-bound sibling the e-tron quattro battery-electric vehicle, the h-tron concept is based on Audi’s second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB evo, earlier post ). mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Earlier post.). With 550 N·m (405.7 mi)—i.e.,

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 The 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables a range of approximately 248 kilometers (154 miles) (NECD combined cycle). All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic. The e-tron is 1.90 meters (74.80 in) wide, 4.26 meters (167.72

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

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JUNE 10, 2015

The body structure features the Carbon Core, a product of the transfer of technology from the development of BMW i cars. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

By 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ entire product range will be electrified. kWh/100 km) into series production. kg of hydrogen on board, the SUV generates enough energy for a range of up to 478 km (297 miles) in hybrid mode. The large lithium-ion battery delivers up to 51 km (32 miles) of range in the NEDC. Production.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

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JULY 30, 2013

The production version of the i3. In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,

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