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JULY 12, 2013

Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Earlier post.).

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The electrical system in the e-tron GT concept car runs at 800 volts, whereas most modern EVs currently operate at a capacity of 400 volts or less. The body and roof of the e-tron GT are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the car uses the same multi-material construction philosophy as other Audi vehicles like the A8.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The 400-volt battery is charged using targeted recuperation during braking. inches at the rear and are made of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic composite material connected to aluminum hubs. The incorporation of the electric drive components required no changes whatsoever to car’s weight-optimized aluminum spaceframe.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug; the socket is behind a cover at the back of the car. The charging time when the battery is empty is around 11 hours, but a rapid charge (400 volts, 32 amperes) cuts this to around just two hours. Audi e-tron Concepts.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. A high voltage charge (400 volts, 63 amperes) reduces this to just around 2.5 All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic. The socket is behind a cover at the back of the car.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

There will be electric alternatives in every segment from smart to SUV, with well in excess of 130 variants in total, ranging from 48-volt on-board electrical system with EQ Boost to plug-in-hybrids to all-electric vehicles with batteries or fuel cells. By 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ entire product range will be electrified. kWh battery (gross, 9.3

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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AUGUST 21, 2015

One advance the group has recently achieved is the ability to synthesize carbon fibers using even less energy than when the process was initially developed. Carbon nanofiber growth can occur at less than 1 volt at 750 ˚C,—less than the 3-5 volts used in the 1,000 ˚C industrial formation of aluminum, he said.

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APRIL 13, 2016

The uBox features a compact, dual-purpose, all-electric powertrain providing a fun driving experience and emission-free stationary energy to power consumer electronics, power tools or other devices through various 110-volt sockets located throughout the interior and exterior.

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MARCH 17, 2025

The original i3 , which debuted in 2013 and ended production in 2022, featured an unusual (for BMW, at least) tall-and-narrow shape and unorthodox engineering, including a body structure made in part from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. More than 250,000 were made during the i3’s nine-year production run.

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JUNE 28, 2011

volts, which would make it an attractive candidate for electrical grid energy storage and for stationary back-up energy, NETL says. NETL researchers have synthesized Si-C (carbon fiber, carbon nanotube, carbon mattes, graphene) composite anodes.

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The entire fuel cell operates in the voltage range of 230 to 360 volts. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

To make the GV60 better suited for this role, Genesis swapped the wheels for tracks, adding carbon-fiber fender flares to protect themand presumably to keep bystanders from being pelted by snow thrown up by them. EV range loss in cold weather is real, although the extent to which it affects real-world driving habits is less clear.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2015

The Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid debuts at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, while the next BMW 7 Series will adopt carbon-fiber technology from the i3 electric car. We''re also giving you a peek at the 2016 Chevrolet Volt order guide. We lead off today with two big luxury car stories. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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APRIL 14, 2022

Examples of this are the sustainable carbon-fiber-sugar composite material used for the upper part of the battery, which is also used in Formula 1, and the BIONEQXX rear floor, manufactured using an aluminum casting process.

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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. The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower. The motor’s average power consumption of around 0.13

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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 entire load-bearing structure is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) for extreme torsional rigidity.

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MARCH 3, 2015

A new compact, high-efficiency, high-capacity converter has been developed to boost power generated in the Toyota FC Stack to 650 volts. Tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at a very high pressure of 70 MPa (70 megapascals, or approximately 700 bar).

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ariel has announced the all-new Hipercar EV, or High Performance Carbon Reduction, that is scheduled to be available in 2024. Here is what we know so far.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

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. In the US a full recharge takes approximately 3½ hours from a conventional 120 volt, 12 amp household circuit or approximately 1½ hours from a 220 volt Level 2 charger.

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APRIL 5, 2025

Personalization doesn’t stop there, there is also a $15,000 rear wing logo, an interior carbon fiber package costing another $15,000 and a highly detailed instrument cluster with rose gold accents price at $65,000. The wheels themselves carry a premium, with a dual tone set costing $20,000.

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JULY 10, 2013

Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 11, 2017

Chevy Volt. You might be wondering what made Chevy Volt in our list of 10 fastest electric cars today? And with its carbon fiber body, it has an excellent power-to-weight ratio. This trend has been able to make manufacturers look good as well. It enabled them to showcase how good their technology is. Front View.

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First off, the bike uses an 18kWh battery using 800-volt architecture , and it is capable of charging at a rate of 20kW. The bike keeps weight just below 500 pounds (496) via the use of a carbon fiber frame/battery casing, carbon fiber fairing , and a carbon-fiber/aluminum hybrid swing arm.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The current 12-volt electrical system and, above all, the new 48-volt system offer many ways of making driving even sportier, more comfortable and more efficient. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in hybrid.

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JUNE 12, 2015

Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. The battery operates with 385 volts of nominal voltage. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4 The T-shaped battery system measures 235 cm (92.5 in) long, 136 cm (53.5

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

As a further innovation, the high-voltage EQ Power+ drive system operates with 800 volts instead of the usual 400 volts. The basis for the outstanding driving characteristics of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE is provided by the lightweight, high-strength carbon-fiber monocoque body, the technology of which likewise comes from Formula 1.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Dodge did not provide details on the powertrain but did say it was based on the 800-volt system, which they have named Banshee. Carbon-fiber intakes on the front and rear lower fascias assist with aerodynamic performance, as does the sculpted hood. The Charger EV offers a glimpse at the brand’s electric future.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Increasing the voltage to more than 900 volts proved an extremely useful research tool for the development of the power electronics. The lid is made from a unique, sustainable composite material derived from sugar-cane waste, reinforced with carbon fiber, as used in Formula 1.

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Depending on the load point, the stack operates in the range of 220 to 280 volts. The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level. 3-way power DC/DC converter. mi)—i.e., about 6 kg.

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MARCH 30, 2021

CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. An extra step.

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JANUARY 1, 2025

Macan Turbo Electric has 288 miles of range It weighs a lot, but Macan Turbo Electric handles well With 800-volt architecture, Macan Electric can charge at up to 270 kw Sporty electric vehicles face a major obstacle: weight. The result is a near-perfect 48:52 front-to-rear weight balance.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

You wont find carbon fiber in the Scout trucks, nor much aluminum. It made decisions to emphasize steel partly based on carbon footprint, he said. If you talk about carbon fiber, its always appealing to be used from a weight optimization perspective, but not from the sustainability perspective.

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The battery pack, developed and built by Williams Advanced Engineering, is enclosed in a rugged enclosure of carbon fiber composite, which weighs less than 400 kg. The pack consists of 3,600 cells, runs at 800 volts, and has a capacity of 54 kWh (40 kWh usable).

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

No faux carbon fiber anywhere in the interior, but there is plenty of leather with top stitching, and more soft than hard surfaces. Access to the cargo area, which has tie downs, lights, a 12-volt outlet, a storage nook with a security net and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate that has a kick sensor.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Thanks to its carbon-fiber and Kevlar deck, . A 240-volt Level 2 charger can charge the bike in around 2 hours, according to Lightning. When you power up particularly steep hills on the board. #6 6 Marble skateboard. If you’re looking for the quickest and lightest electric skateboard, look no further.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Outside of Tesla models (which I recommend the Universal Wall Charger for), the ENERGY STAR-certified Autel MaxiCharger Home AC Elite comes compatible with all J1227 EVs or hybrids, delivering up to 7X faster than a Level 1 (120 Volt) regular outlet charger. and XPedition 2.0 736), more FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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