Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

Our aero team worked seamlessly with design and engineering counterparts, establishing aero efficiency as a core tenet of Lucid Air from its very inception, enabling us to achieve this new standard. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph. —Peter Rawlinson.

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Clean Fleet Report

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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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 82

Clean Fleet Report

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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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 90

Green Car Congress

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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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

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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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Green Car Congress

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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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

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). kW charging station or a standard household outlet. The Sail SPRINGO EV can be charged using a 3.3-kW

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

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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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

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 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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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. mph) in just 8.5

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The Audi prologue Avant uses technology which is close to series production. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. It is equipped with the plug?in

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 15, 2009

Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. Listen to what Elon says: “The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds for the standard Roadster. Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. The Roadster Sport delivers 15 percent more peak power and does 0-60 mph in 3.7

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Tesla Carbon Fiber Detroit 2009 124

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

There is a standard 12-liter tank or an optional 24-liter tank for the required AdBlue additive. In combination with the seven-speed S tronic transmission, it accelerates the A4 Sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

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. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The tailpipes terminate in the upper part of the rear end immediately above the engine; no other production vehicle uses this solution. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Like its production-bound sibling the e-tron quattro battery-electric vehicle, the h-tron concept is based on Audi’s second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB evo, earlier post ). mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 With 550 N·m (405.7 lb) of hydrogen per 100 kilometers (62.1

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

The body structure features the Carbon Core, a product of the transfer of technology from the development of BMW i cars. It can be recharged by connecting to any standard domestic power socket or a BMW i Wallbox, as well as at public charging stations. Eight-speed Steptronic transmission. :

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2022

—Eric Bach, SVP of Product and Chief Engineer, Lucid Group. With this vast power and the enhanced delivery afforded by the twin rear-drive unit, Lucid Air Sapphire will accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in less than two seconds, from zero to 100 mph in less than four seconds, and the standing quarter mile in under 9 seconds.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 195

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

By 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ entire product range will be electrified. kWh/100 km) into series production. Combined output is 155 kW, with peak torque of 365 N·m; top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph). Two carbon-fibre-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold 4.4 Production. kWh battery (gross, 9.3 Earlier post.)

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

The production version of the i3. In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Every version is fitted as standard with a Stop/Start system (reducing fuel consumption by up to 4%) and brake energy recovery mode (cutting CO 2 by around 4%). The model fitted with this is a 140 PS TSI, which already satisfies the future EU6 standard. With all measures combined it was possible to reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 23%.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The first production Detroit Electric SP:01 ( earlier post ) has rolled off the line at the company’s Leamington Spa (UK) manufacturing facility. The lightweight SP:01, which goes on sale in Asia and Europe over the coming weeks, combines a carbon fiber body with an aluminum chassis. The car runs 0-60mph in 3.7

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Detroit Azerbaijan South Africa Production 150

Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 720W peak. Lectric XP LITE quick specs Motor: 300W (720W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (40 mi), but less on throttle only Battery: 48V 7.8

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Price Buy MPH Electric 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

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). You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 94

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) is in production and will arrive at US dealerships in August starting at $89,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. With its eDrive technology, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph (120.7 High-voltage lithium-ion battery.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 720W peak. Lectric XP LITE quick specs Motor: 300W (720W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (40 mi), but less on throttle only Battery: 48V 7.8

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Price Buy MPH Electric 52

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Inside, environmentally-conscious materials include trim panels sourced from cacti, mushroom-based seat inserts and bamboo-fiber shag floor mats, all previewing potential use in showroom cars. One thing that won’t reach production by 2024 is the EQXX’s high-silicon battery anode, which Sagert says is closer to four years from showrooms.

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 119

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The e-Golf (“Das e-Auto” earlier post ), the Volkswagen brand’s second series production battery-electric vehicle after the e-up!, is a key model, as it is the best and most current implementation of its strategic decision to begin providing e-mobility based on large-scale production models rather than special “small niche” cars.

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As Thorpe explained, “Entering the cargo e-bike scene is a bold move for Gocycle, expanding our product family into uncharted territory. We’ve also stayed true to our OneDesignDNA® philosophy, preserving a cohesive design language and sleek identity across all Gocycle products,” Thorpe continued.

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San Francisco Carbon Fiber Design Engine 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Unique to Formula E are the profiled all-weather specification tires from Audi’s long-term partner Michelin which have a close reference to the production versions. Like in Formula 1, the driver sits in a carbon fiber monocoque complying with the latest FIA safety standards.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi is the first manufacturer worldwide to use this technology in a production plug-in hybrid. In the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro, the standard MMI navigation plus works closely with the hybrid management system. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs.

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