Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. The new tank system can now hold 25 kg of natural gas, increasing the range in the CNG mode by 25%. The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2014

WAVE is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics; an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain; electrified auxiliary components; and control systems. WAVE is a Range Extending Series Hybrid that features a microturbine Range Extender generator developed by Capstone Turbine Corporation.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. To achieve the relatively long range from the relatively small battery pack, the partners used weight reduction, low aerodynamic resistance, an efficient drivetrain, low rolling resistance tires and energy-saving air-conditioning.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

At the side view, inspiration has been taken from the Ariya’s fluid and efficient surfaces, exaggerated to a maximum in carbon fiber. Available 2023 Ariya models, range and pricing for the US. Powertrain/performance/range. Ariya Venture+ FWD. Ariya Evolve+ FWD. Ariya Premiere FWD. Ariya Premiere FWD.

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Nissan Concept Carbon Fiber Miles 417

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2023

With a projected 0-60 mph time of approximately two seconds and a 170 mph (275 km/h) top speed, Rōnin should be able to match up with or surpass any supercar currently on the market while also delivering tremendous range. Lightweight materials will also feature in the carbon-fiber 23-inch wheels.

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Fisker Carbon Fiber Miles Range 195

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extended range electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. Turbines offer a number of advantages over a reciprocating piston engine when powering range-extending generators, Jaguar says. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

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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BMW Carbon Fiber Boston New Jersey 299

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The UK supermarket group Waitrose has introduced a fleet of CNG (compressed natural gas)-powered trucks with a range of up to 500 miles. They are the first in Europe to use twin 26-inch diameter carbon fiber fuel tanks which store gas at 250 bar pressure to increase range from around 300 miles to as much as 500.

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Carbon Fiber Miles Fleet Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2023

The custom Bronco SUV features a carbon fiber body and has been fully electrified with a 600-horsepower, dual-motor propulsion system featuring a 100-kWh battery and 235-plus miles of all-electric range. A 100 kWh, 400V Li-ion pack provides the ~235 miles of range.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2013

When it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013, it's set to be one of the most advanced vehicles on the road--not least for its lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced plastic chassis. If you're a fan of electric cars, there's a fair chance BMW's i3 urban electric car is one of the vehicles you're most looking forward to in 2013.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Electric Cars Motorcycles 163

Green Car Congress

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). miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Lightning Systems also announced it has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the product. Both the all-electric and the zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell range extender are available for heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.

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Ford Range Fuel Lithium Ion 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets.

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Motorcycles Fully Electric Concept Electric Motorcycles 397

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

Traveling from Sindelfingen across the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy, to its destination of Cassis on the Côte d’Azur, the VISION EQXX electric concept ( earlier post ) from Mercedes-Benz covered more than 1,000 km (621 miles) in everyday traffic on a single battery charge. kWh per 62 miles). kWh per 100 kilometers (7.1

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Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2014

The first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts. The reduction in fuel consumption is even more pronounced at lower and mid-range engine speeds—i.e., the ranges which play an important part in everyday driving.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Diesel Cars 262

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. Additionally, the wind tunnel’s aerodynamic test capabilities will help increase the range and performance of the company’s future full-electric vehicles. Max Wind Speed.

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Overall range of the scooter will be more than 160 km (99 miles), said Dr. Wei-Hsiang Lai, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at NCKU. liter hydrogen storage cylinders fabricated with carbon fiber reinforced plastics. Pegasus One. Click to enlarge. The vehicle added a 3-kW Ballard fuel cell and two 300-bar 6.8-liter

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Taiwan Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Hybrid 218

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 Lithium Ion Wind 418

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). miles in passenger vehicles and 435,000 miles for heavy?duty Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Developing systems to enable lightweight, compact, and cost competitive hydrogen storage will help make hydrogen fuel cell systems competitive in a wide range of portable and stationary applications, and enable longer driving ranges for a wider variety of transportation applications.

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Furthermore, the motors function continuously within their optimum range of power and efficiency, enabling the vehicle to take full advantage of their power and to increase energy efficiency. Projected range for the Furtive eGT is: 360 km (224 miles) over an urban cycle (ECE15 standard).

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InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The carbon fiber boat has a 31 mph top speed and 66 miles of range on a single charge.

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Carbon Fiber Miles MPH Carbon 136

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2011

The Wind Explorer pilot vehicle is a two-seated electromobile that weighs just 200 kg (441 lbs) and with a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) per battery charge. The bodywork consists mainly of a carbon fiber composite with ROHACELL structural foam from Evonik Industries.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 27, 2023

The UK-based wheel specialist from Dymag and composites wizards from Korea's Hankuk Carbon have announced the development of a line of hybrid carbon-fiber wheels for Hyundai’s N cars.& & Hyundai’s high performance N models are consistently excellent and frequently go the extra mile to cater to driving enthusiasts.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Hyundai Hybrid 98

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The drive technology’s efficiency paired to the latest battery cell technology results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630 kilometers (391 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive50 and up to 425 kilometers (264 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive40. Adaptive recuperation gives a further boost to the efficiency and range of the BMW iX.

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Energy 418

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. All figures relating to performance, energy consumption and range are predicted values based on the car’s current stage of development.).

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the VISION EQXX electric concept car ( earlier post )—a highly efficient, sleek concept car capable of exceeding 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) on a single charge with an outstanding energy consumption of less than 10 kWh per 100 kilometers (efficiency of more than 6 miles per kWh). kWh/100 km (miles/kWh).

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Mercedes Range Cars Electric 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2012

With both CNG and gasoline tanks full, the trucks offer a range of more than 650 miles. The trucks use a 17-gallon Type 3 CNG tank made from composite material with aluminum liner and carbon fiber wrap. The vehicles feature a CNG-capable Vortec 6.0L Bosch supplies the fuel injection system. Fuel tank and fuel door.

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Sierra Silverado GMC Chevrolet 291

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

Designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial fleets, the W-15 is believed to be the first plug-in, range-extended pickup truck built from the ground up by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. 0-60 miles per hour in 5.5 Automatic braking.

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Extended Range Range Carbon Fiber Long Beach 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

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 carbon fiber precursors and advanced tank designs.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 2014 St. Louis 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

liters of fuel per 100 km (107 US mpg) on average and emits just 59 grams of CO 2 per km (95 g/mile). In all-electric mode, it has a range of 50 km (31 miles) and a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). On one fill-up of the 50-liter (13 gallon US) tank, the open two-seater can travel more than 1,000 km (621 miles).

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

The Teijin Group recently unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbon fiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester. The body incorporates a core structure made of carbon fiber composite material. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Carbon Fiber Cars Automobile 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. We [Toyota] will develop a wide range of vehicles to meet the diverse needs of customers. Earlier post.). Earlier post ).

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2015 Toyota Commercial Fuel 315

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

The Empulse offers a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range and 100-mph top speed. The Empulse R uses carbon fiber for headlight shroud, front and rear fenders, top panel and the rear light housing. Brammo, Inc. Brammo Empulse R. Click to enlarge. for 72 months at $303, 6.9% financing for 60 month at $334 and 3.9%

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