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OCTOBER 5, 2023

The 2023 Quadrifoglio Carbon Edition models get carbon exterior accents, including the grille and mirror caps. Staggered 19-inch (Giulia) or 21-inch (Stelvio) wheels hide gold brake calipers, and the cars get an exposed carbon roof.& The Carbon Editions are for North America only and will be limited to 130 units combined.

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Carbon Carbon Fiber North America MPH 82

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JUNE 4, 2021

The practical new model has a range of more than 400 km (249 miles) (WLTP) and its three 700 bar carbon-fiber hydrogen tanks, which sit next to the battery under the front seats, can be filled in just three minutes. It can also be charged using a cable at electric-vehicle charging stations.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Recharge Fuel 493

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Supported by a grant from the Niche Vehicle Network, supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the project will adapt the design of the Yamaha Tricity 300 to replace its combustion engine with a fully electric powertrain with fast-charging capability and a targeted 100 mile operating range.

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Motorcycles Fully Electric Concept Electric Motorcycles 397

Electrek

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This 740 horsepower all-electric vessel is a culmination of previous companies combining their expertise in carbon fiber and electric powertrains that not only go fast, but also far. Recently, the Voltari team took the 260 out from Florida through the Gulf Stream waters to the Bahamas on a single charge.

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Bahamas Florida Carbon Fiber Charging 97

Teslarati

JANUARY 15, 2024

Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside. That’s a substantial amount of charge for a vehicle that’s just parked under the sun. Pretty cool.

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Solar Carbon Fiber DIY Miles 109

Green Car Reports

MARCH 26, 2021

Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology claim to have produced a working "structural battery" that can both hold a charge and, as the name says, act as part of a vehicle's structure. The battery is made from carbon fiber, which is already.

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Carbon Fiber Battery Batteries Universal 206

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Specifically, the funding will go toward reducing the production cost of carbon fiber manufacturing, to help in reducing the weight of vehicles; improved efficiency and lower costs for car batteries; and net-zero energy building technologies. Laboratories selected include: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN) will receive $34.7

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Building Manufacturer 199

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JULY 19, 2022

The team of engineers and designers utilized the automotive industry’s reductive design approach to create the light-weight interior cabin, which is made of forged carbon fiber. Deployable seat consoles mimic automobile center consoles and provide a charging station and stowage compartment for personal items.

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Hyundai Concept International Motor 221

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JANUARY 22, 2018

In a paper in the journal Small , the team reports that the metal/metal oxide@N-doped graphitic carbon fibers—especially Co 3 O 4 —exhibit comparable ORR catalytic activity but superior stability and methanol tolerance versus the industry-standard platinum in alkaline solutions. Tang et al. Click to enlarge.

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Carbon Fiber Fuel Polymer Carbon 244

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser upfit by EarthCruiser features: A carbon fiber EarthCruiser house fully integrated into the chassis of the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup. The fully functional GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser upfit is making its public debut at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado.

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F-150 Hummer GMC Ford 195

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Featuring a lightweight, ultra-strong monocoque carbon fiber frame, the CrownCruiser e-bike comes with a rider recognition anti-theft defense, GSM location tracking, and Bluetooth, complimented by a powerful app that tracks riding statistics. UK-based CrownCruiser Motors has unveiled its eponymous e-bike on Indiegogo.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The new flagship of the BMW i car fleet for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship makes use of the “Qualcomm Halo Prototype Technology” inductive charging system. The system uses no cable connections and charges this special BMW i8 Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 1.9 l/100 km; combined energy consumption: 14.0 kilowatts.

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Chile BMW Charging Carbon Fiber 186

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

The BMW i3 was the BMW Group’s first purely electrically powered large-scale serial model and also the company’s first vehicle with a passenger cell made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). It is shaped in Leipzig from carbon fiber scrims and assembled in a unique process developed by the BMW Group.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Wind Lithium Ion 418

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

HT Aero, an urban air mobility (UAM) company in which China-based EV manufacturer XPeng is an investor, unveiled future urban usage scenarios for its fifth-generation flying vehicle XPeng X2, including autonomous flight take-off and landing for specific city scenarios, back-end scheduling, charging and flight control.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles China Transportation 186

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. 200 kW DC fast charging. The new charging technology of the BMW iX enables DC fast charging at up to 200 kW.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

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AUGUST 18, 2021

The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which together hold almost six kilograms of hydrogen. Model-specific design elements 3D-printed. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes, said Guldner.

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BMW Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Store 418

InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Alpine Hawk Evo flaunts a carbon-fiber frame and a Fazua Evation drive system.

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Carbon Fiber Charging Carbon 57

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JUNE 19, 2021

Hydrogen could become an attractive alternative to battery-electric drive trains—especially for customers who do not have their own access to electric charging infrastructure or who frequently drive long distances.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber 482

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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. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Those batteries, to be used in later versions of the platform, will be able to charge from 15-80% in just 10-15 minutes and will lose no more than 10% of original battery capacity (and range) after 10 years of use, Honda said. Honda 0 Saloon concept No carbon fiber. Honda’s not jumping aboard the carbon-fiber train.

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Honda Carbon Fiber Concept Las Vegas 52

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JUNE 2, 2021

The Efficiency Trainer offers hints for driving in a very economical manner, while the range horizon clearly illustrates the impact of driving style on the high-voltage battery’s charge level. The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in the BMW iX has been designed to offer a very high level of charging flexibility.

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Batteries 418

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

It''s uniquely styled, features high-tech carbon fiber reinforced plastic construction and the minimalist interior is awash with sustainable materials. BMW thinks its customers might want to continue that sustainability through to the car''s charging, so has teamed.'

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BMW Carbon Fiber Electric Cars 2014 136

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AUGUST 19, 2023

Active aerodynamics play an even greater role in battery electric vehicles than in super sports cars: active aerodynamics can increase the range per battery charge while also improving performance. It is imported to Europe once a year and by ship, which reduces the carbon footprint. Regenerated carbon. Active Aerodynamics.

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Concept Electric Electrical Carbon 370

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Materials. Projects will develop and integrate a suite of computational tools that can accurately predict precursors for low cost carbon fiber. Battery500 Seedling Projects.

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Teslarati

JULY 1, 2022

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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Carbon Fiber Motorcycles Electric Motorcycles Electric 88

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Using 900-volt technology will result in further improvements in continuous power, weight and charging time. At DC fast charging stations, the Mission R can be charged from five to 80% SoC (State of Charge) within approximately 15 minutes. The maximum charging capacity is 350 kW.

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Porsche Concept Cars Electric 417

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

It is also intended to connect to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which can fully charge and deliver TIGER to inaccessible locations. The teams have been working together to create a lightweight but incredibly strong structure, with the legs and certain chassis elements created using carbon fiber composite additive printing.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 418

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

And unlike the industry’s widely-used steel bus frames, Proterra’s lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced composite bus body maximizes vehicle life, while minimizing repairs and maintenance.

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Carbon Fiber Re-Charge Louisiana Battery 150

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APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. 5,000 watt solar array on trailer roof that charges and stores. Active grill shutters (active based on temperature to maximize. aerodynamics and maximize efficiency) when open, enable air. A downspeed axle configuration using advanced engine.

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San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Mustang Lithium is low and sleek, with custom carbon fiber body components, a 1.0-inch This one-off Mustang prototype is a great opportunity for us, together with Webasto, to showcase to our customers what a new electrified powertrains can do for performance in a car they already know and love. inch touchscreen display.

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Ford F-150 Battery Batteries 280

Cars That Think

JANUARY 21, 2022

To transport a kilogram of cargo, commercial air freight services typically charge about US $10; space flight reaches $10,000. Rather than shoot it in a gun, it would sling it from the end of of a carbon-fiber tether that spins around in a vacuum chamber for as long as an hour before reaching terminal speed.

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Carbon Fiber Long Beach Re-Charge Google 110

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MARCH 31, 2011

kWh lithium-ion battery that is charged through regenerative braking energy. Made of carbon fiber and CFRP (carbon fiber-reinforced plastic), Mi-ray’s wedged body side is divided by an angled character line, with ambient lighting underneath. The motors are powered by a 1.6-kWh

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Chevrolet Carbon Fiber Concept Hybrid 186

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JUNE 9, 2016

BMW’s knowledge of charging infrastructure and the availability of a large network of BMW i centers for servicing the fleet in a convenient and cost effective way also played into the decision, the company said. The BMW i3 is the first purpose-built electric production vehicle to be made primarily of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP).

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BMW Los Angeles Supplies Carbon Fiber 150

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MARCH 6, 2018

The all-electric Lightning product features a liquid-cooled Lithium-ion battery from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier that can be fast-charged in thirty-minutes on DC fast charging, and in six hours with Level 2 charging. —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.

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Ford Range Fuel Lithium Ion 236

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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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Li-ion Supplies Lithium Ion Battery 291

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MARCH 20, 2011

The Wind Explorer pilot vehicle is a two-seated electromobile that weighs just 200 kg (441 lbs) and with a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) per battery charge. The bodywork consists mainly of a carbon fiber composite with ROHACELL structural foam from Evonik Industries.

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