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Solar E-Clipse 2.0 E-Moto Features A Carbon Fiber Frame & 10kW Motor

CleanTechnica EVs

E-Moto Features A Carbon Fiber Frame & 10kW Motor appeared first on CleanTechnica. The new Solar E-Clipse 2.0 electric motorcycle looks to be a strong contender in the lightweight e-moto category, with a. continued] The post Solar E-Clipse 2.0

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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance spotted with carbon fiber dash

Teslarati

As can be seen in photos of the vehicle, the upcoming Model 3 Performance seems to be equipped with a carbon fiber dash. The new upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance was sighted in San Francisco by Tesla Motors Club (TMC) member Watts_Up , who observed that the vehicle in question was fitted with 19″ tires.

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1000-mile Aptera solar EV will get Italian carbon-fiber body

Green Car Reports

The Aptera solar-assisted EV will get a carbon-fiber composite body from the same supplier used by supercar makers, to aid in its quest for 1,000 miles of real-world range. Bodies for the sleek three-wheeler will be made in Modena, Italy, in the Motor Valley. Aptera recently announced an agreement with Italy's C.P.C.

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Magna and Ford developing prototype carbon fiber composite subframe; mass reduction of 34%

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in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, developed a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe which reduces mass by 34% compared to making a stamped steel equivalent. Magna and Ford working together on this carbon fiber composite subframe is a great example of collaboration on advanced materials.

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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike

Baua Electric

In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. And while the 250W motor is fairly low power compared to most of the e-bikes I ride, it’s not meant to be a hot rod.

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Ford displays prototype Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic hood

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At the Composites Europe event in Dusseldorf, Ford Motor Company displayed a prototype carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) hood. Carbon fiber offers a very high strength-to-weight ratio; it is up to five times as strong as steel, twice as stiff, and one-third the weight. Earlier post.)

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Lamborghini inaugurates new Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory carbon fiber research center in Seattle

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Automobili Lamborghini celebrated the grand opening of its new Seattle-based carbon fiber research facility, the Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL). Operating as an entity outside of the company's headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the ACSL is responsible for unlocking new potential in carbon fiber.