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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. pounds (12 kilograms).

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Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

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Lamborghini presented Revuelto, its super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle). Carbon fiber, produced via artisan craftmanship in the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, is the principal structural element within the new car, used not only in the monofuselage and frame but also for many elements of the bodywork.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Upcoming IMO policy includes an ‘Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)’ and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII).

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Federal funding.

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News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed

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The vertical, quad exhaust ports sit in the lower fascia that is designed with ground effect channels. BMW says the “twin-tailpipe exhaust system reduces back pressure for the V8 engine while generating the emotionally rich M-typical soundtrack accompanying the engine’s formidable power delivery.” Cameleon lounge lizard territory.

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DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

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Area of Interest (AOI) 3: Body-in-White Joining of Carbon Fiber Composites to Lightweight Metals (Aluminum, Advanced High Strength Steel, or Magnesium) at Prototype Scale for High-Volume Manufacturing. Preference will be given to applications with technologies that minimize reliance on exhaust after-treatment systems.

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Audi Showcases Lightweight Construction in High-Performance R8 GT

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Audi has presented a limited-production version of it R8 high-performance sports car, the R8 GT. The long rear hatch is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—an advantage of 6.6 Two flaps in the exhaust system modulate its volume and tone as a function of load and engine speed. The Audi R8 GT. Click to enlarge.

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