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. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

Industrial 243

Industrial Industry Carbon Fiber EV1 243

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

The journey started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 87 mph on the German autobahn and near the speed limit elsewhere. At times, the VISION EQXX sliced through the wind at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). kWh per 100 kilometers (7.1

Mercedes 259

Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2022

These technically innovative electric motors incorporate Lucid’s microjet stator cooling and wave winding. These unique wheels also feature removable carbon-fiber aero disk wheel covers, which further optimize the aerodynamic efficiency of the car. —Eric Bach, SVP of Product and Chief Engineer, Lucid Group.

Motoring 195

Motoring Motors Motor Carbon Fiber 195

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 It comes with a hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque.&#. Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top.

Tesla 124

Tesla Carbon Fiber Detroit 2009 124

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

mph) in just 8.5 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. Its top speed is 223 km/h (138.6

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Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric 186

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. All the electricity used to produce the BMW i models at the Leipzig plant is wind-generated.

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BMW New York London Production 247

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. Like a car with combustion engine, refueling takes no more than around three minutes.

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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).

BMW 170

BMW 2019 Powered Power 170

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In response to forecasts of torrential rain and winds close to 60 mph (~95 km/h) as early as September 28th, NASA has locked down KSC. The storm had already delayed the arrival of Crew-5’s four astronauts as NASA monitored the increasingly concerning weather system, and is now expected no earlier than (NET) September 30th.

Florida 104

Florida Carbon Fiber MPH Wind 104

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 TMU is geared to support acceleration up to 200 km/h (124 mph), but continues to support Direct Yaw Control at all vehicle speeds. Carbon Fiber Core Floor.

Acura 150

Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

Usually, convertible versions of sports coupes suffer from chassis flex and wind/road noise and the like, but this car doesn’t, at least for the most part – you might get some chassis flex when hitting a severe enough bump, but it’s rare. Doing so will take about 15 seconds and can be done at speeds up to 31 mph.

Lexus 97

Lexus Convert Carbon Fiber Exhaust 97

Baua Electric

DECEMBER 3, 2024

So when Solar Scooter, a UK-based company, asked us to review their 60 mph fully street-legal electric motorcycle, I had to see what this bike was about. review: A lightweight 60 mph street-legal motorcycle for under 6k appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Solar E-Clipse 2.0

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Legal Motorcycles MPH Solar 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 4, 2022

The ride is tranquil with no tire or wind noise. The i4 can fill the silence with sound effects tailored to the drive mode, from a roaring M-series V8 in Sport mode to a UFO sound in Comfort mode and gentle wind noises in Eco mode. Whether the car is at 30 or 130 mph, the ride is firm but supple, never jarring or harsh.

BMW 98

BMW Lithium Ion EPA All-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. 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. lb-ft) of system torque.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

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 mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1

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Hybrid MPG SUV Cleaning 75

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. 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. But the base engine turning 0-60 runs in a quick 2.9

Chevrolet 98

Chevrolet MPG Carbon Fiber Cleaning 98

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

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 In 235 miles we averaged 25.2 Clean Fleet Report. A bed extender.

Sierra 98

Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This high-performance, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa or convertible sports car, which features a carbon-fiber aero package, is powered by a 5.5-liter kWh battery that in the rear-wheel drive Light LR, Wind, GT-Line trims is targeted to have a 319 all-electric driving range.

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Los Angeles Auto Acura Concept 98

Baua Electric

JANUARY 22, 2025

We also spotted the EGO Power+ 15-inch POWERLOAD Carbon Fiber Split-Shaft String Trimmer dropping to $179 , with a roundup of the select discounts on other tools. We also have Lectric switching up its New Year savings after the recent flash sale ended, with its newest XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bikes and the XPedition 2.0

Sale 52

Sale Power Powered Carbon Fiber 52

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

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. The CX-5 Turbo interior is simple with an all-black color scheme and aluminum accents, steering away from faux wood or carbon fiber.

Mazda 98

Mazda Cleaning Clean MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 The NX had minimal body leans sweeping corners at 55-65 mph as the AWD kept handling manageable and predictable. We don’t have the coefficient of drag yet, but expect it to be a low number as Lexus designers have made the NX 350h and 450h+ to slip through the wind. NX 350h AWD.

Lexus 97

Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph. Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

Prius 296

Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

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.

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. It is much more than that.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

But from a feathery (for an electric vehicle) 3,900-pound curb weight to wind-cheating aerodynamics, the carbon-fiber-bodied EQXX is designed for pure efficiency, not winning stoplight races. A 241-horsepower output delivers a reasonable 7-second trip from 0 to 60 miles per hour. The Benz sipped electrons at 8.7

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 123

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 98