Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

With tests recently completed at Windshear ’s advanced rolling-road wind tunnel, Lucid verified a coefficient of drag of 0.21, making the Lucid Air the most aero-efficient luxury car. Lucid Motors announced that it has achieved a new mark in aerodynamic efficiency for its luxury electric car, the Lucid Air.

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Industrial Industry Carbon Fiber EV1 243

Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day. Other automakers offer it as an option, but the solar roof systems either only power auxiliary features and not the actual powertrain’s battery pack, or they only provide a few miles of range per day.

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Solar Building Tesla Carbon Fiber 52

Green Car Congress

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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BMW Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Germany 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The Total gas station provides green hydrogen produced from wind energy by Enertrag. Three high pressure tanks made from carbon-fiber composite material can hold up to 4.2 This provides an operating range of up to 320 kilometers (199 miles). Both firms, Total and Enertrag, are also partners of our market trial.

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Hydrogen CO2 Carbon Fiber Gas-Electric 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in gas mode. 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 The engine is based on the new 1.4

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Audi Gas CO2 Gas-Electric 296

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

All offer different power choices with the Trofeo zipping to 60 miles per hour in about 3.6 It was a challenge to not tromp on the accelerator, because this is a Maserati, of course, but in our 327 miles driving through Southern California we had a 100-mile all-freeway run at 65 mph deliver 30.6 With 0-60 mph in 5.3

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 The power-adjustable and heated exterior mirrors provided excellent rear visibility and were quiet going through the wind. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter Clean Fleet Report. V8 and 6.2L

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In 387 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 20.6 mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Green Car Congress

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. By raising the rear window, the air flow is guided towards the rear, reducing wind turbulence optimizing the passenger’s experience.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

GM already has a fleet of vehicles that has accumulated more than 3 million miles of real world driving. Other than the obvious task of installing adequate refueling infrastructure, automakers are still addressing two remaining items, production cost and field durability. The proven field durability will be addressed with time.

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Congress Commercial Fuel Hydrogen 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The Lexus NX 450h+ is rated at 37 miles per gallon when running in hybrid mode after an impressive 36 miles of all-electric driving range. EPA rates the 450h+ at 84 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). That is San Diego to San Francisco, with about 100 miles of range remaining. With the 14.5-gallon 120V Level 1 12.3

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2022

These technically innovative electric motors incorporate Lucid’s microjet stator cooling and wave winding. Additionally, massive carbon ceramic disc brakes come as standard, endowing Air Sapphire with a stopping power to match its prodigious performance. —Eric Bach, SVP of Product and Chief Engineer, Lucid Group.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 195

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. Source: DOE.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 2014 St. Louis 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks. million km) of road testing.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Green Car Congress

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 company supplies electricity entirely from renewable sources, with a very high proportion coming from wind power.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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. kWh hours per mile) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC); with the range extender, this figure increases to 0.135 kWh/km.

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BMW New York London Production 247

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Not long ago, a 300-mile range seemed like a healthy target for electric cars. More recently, the 520-mile (837-kilometer) Lucid Air became the world’s longest-range EV. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. miles per kWh on its Côte d'Azur run, nearly double the roughly 4.5

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 114

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It solves the storage problems faced by the electric utility companies in absorbing and adapting to the highly variable power and energy generated by solar and wind. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. Conclusions.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In addition, the Navistar vehicle has achieved fuel efficiency of 13 miles per gallon, and demonstrated 50.3% Innovative use of lighter-weight carbon-fiber panels in the upper body, roof headers, back panel, and dash panel. In fact, the higher the yaw angle of the wind, the better the LT Series performs against the competition.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles Wind Economy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

The FOA covers 8 broad topics—Vehicles; Biomass; Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Buildings; Solar; Water; and Wind—and 30 subtopics aligned with Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) programs. EERE is the only program Office participating in this FOA. Advanced Manufacturing.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

The result is Ferrari’s fastest road car ever, peaking at 339 kilometers per hour (211 miles per hour). Because the front wheels are driven independently, the car can travel 26 kilometers (16 miles) on electricity alone, at speeds up to 135 km/h (83 mph). I take the Ferrari on a run down Fiorano’s straightaway, and it’s spooky quiet.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 94

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

In 450 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 25.6 mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Otherwise, the cabin is quiet with little wind or tire noise. If driven with efficiency in mind, long road trips can also see 30 miles per gallon.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

mile lap and only has 1.23 As in Formula 1 racing, the chassis of the new Porsche 919 Hybrid consists of a carbon-fiber monocoque, combining lightweight materials and a high degree of torsional rigidity. The aerodynamics have been analyzed during some 2,000 hours of wind tunnel testing since February 2012.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 4, 2022

The eDrive40 version has a single 340 horespower (250 kilowatt) electric motor driving the rear wheels with an EPA range of 301 miles. This performance version is just that, but has a shorter EPA range—it drops to 227 miles with the optional 20-inch wheels. The ride is tranquil with no tire or wind noise. No frunk space here.

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BMW Lithium Ion EPA All-Electric 96

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Our review of the not-so-much-smaller 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid returned stellar fuel economy topping 50 miles per gallon. The G80 has an elegant ride with unnoticeable wind noise (partly due to the low 0.27 The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. Driving Pleasure.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72

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 28, 2015

In addition to improving 0-to-60 mph and quarter-mile times, this zero-delay acceleration response allows the driver to experience a heightened sense of G-loading. The front floor panels are constructed of carbon fiber core. Carbon Fiber Core Floor. Ablation Cast Nodes.

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

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. seconds; driving range is about 310 miles (500 km).

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

miles) and at least eight years in operation. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Second life. kilograms (1.3

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The Maverick Jetpack features four miniature jet turbines attached to an aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber frame, and will travel at up to 30 miles per hour. In the long run, says Denton, the company hopes to add higher-level functions that could allow the jetpack to move automatically between points marked on a map.

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Carbon Fiber IDEA Engine Mariner 103