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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. starting in May 2018.

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JULY 1, 2020

Designed to service customers from both the production vehicle and race car industries, Windshear’s tunnel features a closed-air circuit, temperature-controlled system built around a rolling road. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph. —Peter Rawlinson.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). This is the interface between development and production where every new model from the company’s brands is made for the first time. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. The eGT is equipped with two, for a combined output of 296 kW (402 hp).

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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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JULY 2, 2022

Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. 4-cylinder, it turns 0-60 mph times of 6.1

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

The Fraunhofer carbon fiber battery housing that surrounds the Artega GT battery—which weights 340 kg (750 lbs)—itself weights only 35 kilograms (77 lbs). Even if a sharp object collides with the housing at 60 km/h (45 mph), the battery on the inside remains intact.

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Batteries Battery Production Carbon Fiber 273

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

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 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 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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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. Earlier post.)

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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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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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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. Brammo, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Top speed is more than 300 km/h (186 mph). During production, the magnets are inserted into the rotor laminations and extrusion-coated with plastic. The safety structure made of carbon fiber composite material combines high protection potential for the driver with low weight and a distinctive look.

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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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DECEMBER 14, 2009

This unique AWD system launches the MOTION to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds with a top speed of more than 200 mph (322 km/h). The MOTION features extensive use of carbon fiber composite materials for its monocoque chassis and body. Only 50 MOTIONs will ever be produced.

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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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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 This lower drag coefficient results in a significant fuel consumption reduction at higher speeds.

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APRIL 18, 2011

The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and constructed as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbon fiber monocoque bodywork. Building on the unique exterior styling of the production Nissan LEAF, the 2-door race version was created by Nissan Global Design Center in Japan. inches) lower than the production Nissan LEAF.

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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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APRIL 2, 2020

In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback. seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form. MEB: Small Audi platform, large aspirations.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

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AUGUST 18, 2017

mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 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. During its production, Audi e-gas binds exactly the amount of CO 2 emitted by the car. kilogram (1.3

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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 Buyers in China can now order and schedule production. Powered by four electric motors, the U9 packs 1,287 hp (960 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) torque for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/hr) sprint in 2.36

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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. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. Shhh, don’t tell the CHP ). This is a beautiful car.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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MARCH 1, 2012

Power from the Motor Generator Unit accelerates the carbon-fiber flywheel, which runs in a high-vacuum. The energy emission process (boost) is defined by the minimum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) stipulated by the regulations, the race strategy selected, the throttle pedal movement and acceleration of the car.

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APRIL 23, 2012

Audi has already launched electrified drive systems in volume production with full hybrid models with lithium-ion battery technology. In designing car bodies, developers will intelligently use new combinations of materials, including carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The first product will be the A3 e-tron in 2014.

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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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MARCH 7, 2017

mph) in just 8.5 US gal) gasoline tank, is fitted during production of the A4 Avant. The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. The potential overall range is comparable to that of a car with a TDI engine.

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MARCH 1, 2013

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 start of the chain has electricity produced from renewable energy sources; the end products are hydrogen and the synthetic Audi e-gas.

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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. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph). HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. 5-Belt Aerodynamics Testing.

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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). Click to enlarge.

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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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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 The Golf GTE Sport sprints to 50 km/h (31 mph) in 1.8 Earlier post.)

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

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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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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 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 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).

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