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OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The additional content which includes the motor, inverter, converter, and on? Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 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 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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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.; TPI Composites, Inc.;

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JULY 12, 2017

Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbon fiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbon fiber with less energy and lower cost. General Motors LLC. University of Maryland: College Park.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Two e-tron electric motors provide the propulsion and a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. Audi has unveiled a new electric urban concept—a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is unveiling its long-awaited electric G-Class at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. Mercedes is unveiling the electric G-Class on April 24 Mercedes first revealed the G-Class EQG concept at the Munich Motor Show in September 2021. The concept featured a quad-motor powertrain for ultimate off-road performance.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring three UQM motors developing a combined 700 bhp (522 kW), the AEGT has a top speed currently limited to 300 km/h (186 mph). Shakedown was 26 July at the Motorland F1 race track.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

An Advanced Meso-Scale Peridynamic Modeling Technology Using High Performance Computing for Cost-Effective Product Design and Testing of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Light-Weight Vehicles – Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI) will improve the prediction of crash response of carbon composites in auto parts.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2013

million) will now benefit from Quimera aligning its existing vehicles, project pipeline, motor sports program and global strategic partner programs with the center. Three 231 bhp (172 kW) UQM electric motors deliver torque of more than 1,000 N·m (738 lb-ft). The racer uses high power Lithium Polymer EIG (S.

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APRIL 2, 2020

The e-tron houses two asynchronous electric motors (ASM) that produce up to 402 horsepower in boost mode. A more powerful, three-motor variant with fully independent rear torque vectoring is also under development. By comparison, an asynchronous motor’s rotor rotates slower than a synchronous speed.

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MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company. This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. drop-in replacement fuels).

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AUGUST 18, 2017

The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017). seconds (A4 Avant g-tron: 8.5

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

.) - High Performance Permanent Magnets for Advanced Motors. These high resistivity magnets can reduce motor eddy current and increase motor efficiency, as well as address cost reduction by testing automated production processes. Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. DOE Funding: $3,000,000. DOE Funding: $1,900,000.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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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 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case.

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MAY 11, 2012

The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor is located at the lowest point on the frame and drives the bottom bracket shaft directly; the rear wheel is driven by a chain. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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APRIL 23, 2012

TFSI that outputs 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor with 70 kW (95 hp) peak power. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. Audi produces this business sedan at the Changchun plant in a joint venture with FAW.

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JUNE 12, 2011

The Audi e-tron Spyder features two asynchronous electric motors driving the front wheels with a combined 64 kW (87 hp) of power and 352 N·m (260 lb-ft) of torque. The electric motors on the front wheels can be activated individually, and a mechanical sport differential distributes the power at the rear.

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JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. The two electric motors on the rear axle each output 170 kW and 460 N·m (339.3 Earlier post.) Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The four synchronous electric motors in the SLS AMG E-CELL deliver a combined 525 hp (392 kW) of power and 649 lb-ft (880 N·m) of torque. The four compact electric motors each achieve a maximum rpm of 12,000/rpm and are positioned close to the wheels, substantially reducing unsprung masses compared with wheel-hub motors.

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MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. Develop new coating and adhesives that enable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic/aluminum closure panels and validate corrosion testing methods. General Motors.

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JULY 10, 2010

Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors. High-temperature, high-strength, lower-cost permanent magnets (PMs) are needed for traction motors for HEVs and PHEVs. Grant applications are sought to economically produce core material and magnet material with high resistivity that would improve motor efficiency and reduce fabrication costs.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. For comparable efforts by General Motors, see earlier post.). Source: Toyota.

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Unlike the 3-motor e-tron quattro, the h-tron uses two electric motors, one on each axle, and so drives like a “conventional” electric vehicle, notes Audi Head of Electric Powertrain Siegfried Pint—i.e. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power. longer fibers for structural components). Hybrid system. Fed by a 6.7

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Ford Motor Company. ?This General Motors. This project will demonstrate laser-assisted joining of aluminum and carbon fiber components to reduce vehicle weight. Ford Motor. The project will develop and validate solid-state spot joining technology to join body-in-white high strength steel and aluminum. Description.

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MAY 25, 2015

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. The two electric motors each output 170 kW of power and 460 N·m (339.3 R8 e-tron piloted driving. lb-ft) of torque to the rear axle. mph) or 250 km/h (155.3

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MAY 7, 2009

Propulsion Materials Technology (+$2.9M) will expand laboratory R&D in the areas of biofuels materials compatibility and high efficiency electric motor magnetic materials.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

SMCs are key to increased energy density and efficiency of electric motors and enable miniaturized electric vehicle chargers, transformers, and power generators. The CMU team seeks to develop novel ionomer-free electrodes to enable transformative improvements in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology. UC Berkeley.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Audi introduced its crosslane coupé plug-in hybrid concept at the Paris Motor Show, saying that the vehicle provides a glimpse of the future shape of design, and automotive and drive concepts. liter three-cylinder TFSI gasoline engine and two electric motors. Fuel consumption is 1.1 grams per mile). Multimaterial Space Frame.

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APRIL 29, 2015

The papers provide technical details on the high performance fuel-cell (FC) stack; specific insights into FC separator, and stack manifold; the newly developed boost converter; and the new high-pressure hydrogen storage system with innovative carbon fiber windings. Catalyst activity was boosted by a factor of 1.8 Boost converter.

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MARCH 28, 2014

The use of a hybrid powertrain allows the turbine to remain at optimum operating rpm, while the electric motor/energy storage handles acceleration and deceleration. In each truck, there are 7 lithium polymer battery modules (96V) to provide 650 VDC for a total of 45.5 WAVE features three operational modes: charge, EV, and hybrid.

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