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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Developing systems to enable lightweight, compact, and cost competitive hydrogen storage will help make hydrogen fuel cell systems competitive in a wide range of portable and stationary applications, and enable longer driving ranges for a wider variety of transportation applications.

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APRIL 9, 2019

A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent. The major development is the introduction of a third CNG tank; in the case of the Ibiza and the Arona, the CNG range-only now reaches up to 360 km (based on WLTP), while the Leon can reach up to 440km (based on WLTP).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. g/mi) (with S tronic), Audi is the first premium manufacturer to offer a gasoline engine in the B segment that achieves lower emissions than a comparable diesel engine.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Stelvio features extensive use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including carbon fiber for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, hood, wings, doors and the tailgate. Turbocharged gasoline engine and a 210 hp, 2.2-liter The range will be completed with new engines to come including a 200 hp 2.0

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MARCH 7, 2013

The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. More efficient gasoline engines. Clean diesel. We’re running a dual play on the technology to see which one will succeed. ”.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbon fiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. The high-energy battery pack is designed to deliver greater power from a smaller battery than those currently used in Lexus’ range of hybrid vehicles.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. The reduced fuel consumption will extend the effective range of the turbo vehicle. Mainstream Engineering Corp. Nextech Materials. nGimat LLC. Treadstone Technologies, Inc.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. The newly developed engine is based on the new gasoline-powered 2.0 g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers (42.8

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. Next up will be the Polestar 3 SUV in 2022, the Polestar 4 SUV in 2023, and the Polestar 5 luxury GT sedan in 2024, each with a projected 600-mile electric driving range. Polestar 1: Power and Range. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

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APRIL 12, 2013

liter V12 engine car to run on pure gasoline or hydrogen or a blend of both. The system can use either pure hydrogen, gasoline or a blend of both to deliver optimum power, acceleration and CO 2 reduction. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 — Alset Global’s VP of product management and technology, Thomas Korn.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Group for carbon-fiber bodywork. Elio was once valued at $1 billion, but never got its original gasoline three-wheeler into production. In 2021, Elio pivoted to the Elio-E , an EV with a claimed 150-mile range and $14,900 starting price that also hasn’t reached production.

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MARCH 7, 2017

It can be selected with climate-friendly Audi e-gas (synthetic natural gas produced with renewable energy in a Power-to-Gas process, earlier post ) or compressed natural gas (CNG), or can be powered with gasoline. In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 lb) of gas allows for a range of up to 500 kilometers (310.7

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. The new high-voltage battery benefits the electric range of the two plug-in hybrid sports cars too. liters, plus peak torque of 236 lb-ft (320 N·m).

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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AUGUST 10, 2011

The US Department of Energy will award more than $175 million over the next three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of a range of advanced vehicle technologies. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. Plasan Carbon Composites.

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

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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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding nearly $55 million for 24 projects to develop and deploy advanced vehicle technologies, supporting the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Area of Interest 3).

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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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. Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.).

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MARCH 1, 2013

its performance figures are identical in CNG and gasoline modes. CNG provides a range—based on standard fuel consumption—of around 400 km (249 miles), with gasoline providing another 900 km (559 miles) if necessary; the total range of 1,300 km (808 miles) is approximately on a par with an Audi TDI.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

The Corolla Cross, launched in 2021 with a gasoline engine, will be joined in 2023 by the compact crossover Corolla Cross Hybrid, one more gasoline-electric hybrid offering from Toyota. Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range.

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APRIL 2, 2020

Much the same, the “e-tron” name foreshadows a range of electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain technology for the Audi brand. 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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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Current fleet owners of all-electric medium-duty trucks have experienced performance, range, and efficiency shortcomings that are highly dependent upon the application in which the truck is used.

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OCTOBER 4, 2009

Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. We [Toyota] will develop a wide range of vehicles to meet the diverse needs of customers. Earlier post.). Source: Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

VW also said that the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights are equipped with a new high-performance LED main beam that has a range of up to 500 meters at night. & Outside of some optional carbon-fiber trim the rest of the GTI doesn’t appear to have seen any other significant changes. VW did say that the 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. The number at the center is the range remaining. At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 1, 2012

The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometres (equivalent to fuel economy of 78.4 mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Pushing the Sport button provides a 20% boost in acceleration at the beginning and middle of the torque curve compared to pressing the accelerator in a gasoline-powered vehicle. Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. 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. The rear wheels of the BMW i8 are driven by the gasoline engine via a six-speed automatic transmission.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

President Obama announced the DOE “Clean Energy Grand Challenge” in March 2012 with the goal of enabling US companies to be the first in the world to produce plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are as affordable and convenient for the average American family as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 10 years. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. This bespoke plug-in hybrid system, developed and produced by the BMW Group, enables a range in everyday driving of up to 35 kilometers (approx. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2016

The 2015 papers provided technical details on the high performance fuel-cell (FC) stack; specific insights into FC separator, and stack manifold; Mirai’s newly developed boost converter; and the new high-pressure hydrogen storage system with innovative carbon fiber windings. The 2016 paper by Hasegawa et al. Fuel economy.

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JANUARY 22, 2015

The Vehicle Technologies funding is targeted at a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. This new funding opportunity announcement will be available in early February.

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JUNE 10, 2015

The body structure features the Carbon Core, a product of the transfer of technology from the development of BMW i cars. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. The engine line-up available at the launch of the new BMW 7 Series range is spearheaded by a V8 unit that has undergone extensive redevelopment, boasting a displacement of 4.4

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The all-new 2022 NX will come in four models, with two gasoline, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, two transmissions, and either front- or all-wheel drive. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. That is San Diego to San Francisco, with about 100 miles of range remaining.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Renault said that the system, which can be carried over to entry-level vehicles, will be incorporated in the range by 2020. range of electric vehicles.

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MARCH 30, 2021

Another convenience was the 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot that can connect multiple devices and has a 50-foot range. V8 gasoline engines, offering a smooth power plant that can flirt with 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. Bold Design. Clean Fleet Report. was driving the Sierra 1500 AT4 with the CarbonPro trim line. V8 and 6.2L

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. In its total cost of acquisition and operation of the vehicle should be cheaper than a comparable gasoline engine, the partners said. miles) in extended range. million (US$13.7 The electric motor in Visio.M Body and safety.

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