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JUNE 15, 2023

Gear such as unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille were all part of the deal, as was a fettled limited slip diff that deployed some mechanical tricks instead of basically just using traction control wizardry.& Under the hood of these limited-edition cars is the brand’s 2.9L We'd take the sedan.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

These materials also demonstrate a potential for use as the base resin in carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites used in structural and body components, and for applications in the industrial, aerospace and marine markets. SABIC’s new NORYL GTX 9500 resin is available globally.

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MARCH 6, 2019

The module is made from carbon fiber sheet molded compound (SMC), glass fiber SMC and unidirectional glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) to offer both high strength and low weight.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber in its class. Structural elements made of high-strength carbon fiber make the ES6 lighter and more solid. An overall torsional stiffness of 44,930 Nm/degree is the highest among production SUVs globally.

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MARCH 26, 2013

The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbon fiber. Carbon Fiber Technology Facility. Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Based on a Q&A session with Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s global CEO, and Shinki Aoyama, the company’s top executive in charge of EVs, as well as several interviews with other company executives, Green Car Reports has more context about these upcoming models. Honda 0 Saloon concept No carbon fiber.

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JUNE 9, 2016

Los Angeles currently has a 50% EV procurement guideline for all new light duty fleet vehicles, which will go to 80% by 2025 as called for in the Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn. Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based distributed energy resource solutions, will supply 100 Level 2 chargers and four DC fast chargers to LAPD.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

In collaboration with KraussMaffei, Henkel has developed a process for the manufacture of components based on glass or carbon fiber and using high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) technology that creates a surface quality good enough for automobile exteriors.

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JUNE 12, 2015

Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6. We believe the Ford GT’s advances in aerodynamics, light-weighting and EcoBoost power will make for a compelling race car that can once again compete on a global stage.

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2016 Ford Shelby Carbon Fiber 150

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APRIL 6, 2014

The carbon fiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb). A plane so big and light has never been built before. Switzerland-based ABB is a global leader in renewables, sustainable transportation and energy efficiency. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Efforts to commercialize light-weight, energy-dense lithium-sulfur secondary batteries (2510 Wh kg –1 ) have been stalled by ongoing problems with the battery’s membrane, which limits cycle-life. Sepion’s polymer membrane technology provides a counterpoint, yielding long-lasting lithium-sulfur cells. Harper International Corp.

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JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. —Raj Nair.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

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APRIL 22, 2010

Ultra-light and high-strength composite CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) will play a significant part in the materials mix, the company said. Earlier this month, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group, announced it will build a carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Up there, 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, ozone molecules absorb the sun’s ultraviolet light, protecting life far below. Eventually, they’ll add equipment to spray tiny aerosol particles of calcium carbonate, the compound found in limestone, blackboard chalk, and Tums antacids. Concentrations of greenhouse gases are at.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

At the upcoming 2016 K Fair—the leading global trade fair for plastics and rubber—in Düsseldorf from 19-26 October, BASF and Hyundai will showcase some of the new lightweighting and high-performance materials technology that went into the car. Catamold is a feedstock for metal injection molding technology.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

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. GE Global Research.

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MARCH 7, 2013

The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. Going forward, the company has committed to achieving a 20% reduction per vehicle in its global CO 2 footprint by 2020. Clean diesel.

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JUNE 29, 2018

The Dynamics Center, a large storage and transshipment facility, provides the global BMW and MINI dealership organization with original parts and equipment. BMW Group Plant Landshut.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

As an example, increased weight because of the use of high-strength steel will push the engine up in displacement, while going all the way to carbon fiber or all-aluminum—i.e., Light weighting] is definitely not going to cost the same as vehicles today.

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MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. Diameter: 8 meters • Blades: 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades • Max rpm ? HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. 5-Belt Aerodynamics Testing. Fan Specifications.

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

This project will demonstrate laser-assisted joining of aluminum and carbon fiber components to reduce vehicle weight. This project will develop high-energy lithium batteries for plug-in electric vehicles by pairing high capacity manganese-rich cathodes with high capacity silicon/carbon based nanocomposites. GE Global Research.

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AUGUST 27, 2020

The US Department of Energy announced $33 million in funding for 17 projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Aviation-class Synergistically Cooled Electric-motors with iNtegrated Drives (ASCEND) and Range Extenders for Electric Aviation with Low Carbon and High Efficiency (REEACH) programs.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. Harvesting Infrared Light to Improve Photosynthetic Biomass Production - $1,347,122. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. The narrow LED headlamps squint from the outer edges of the fenders and sit atop the vertical LED daytime running lights that double as turn signals.

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JUNE 18, 2014

The focus on the first phase of the project, emphasized Dr. Matt Zaluzec, Ford technical leader, Global Materials and Manufacturing Research, was the use of technologies that are targeting the use of mixed materials and that are available today. How light could you make vehicles? … The cast aluminum or carbon fiber wheels saved 30%.

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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. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Lightweight construction is one of the key technologies of the global automotive industry and a key differentiating feature in competition. The concentration of light metal, castings, plastic and fiber composite expertise at a single location is unique in the world. Landshut and lightweight are already mentioned in one breath.

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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. kWh of the Lucid (the current high for global EVs) and 7.5 The Benz sipped electrons at 8.7 miles per kWh on the trip to the U.K.

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Cars That Think

MAY 15, 2024

One company that’s hoping to reduce our battery anxiety is Exeger , which wants to enable self-charging devices that convert ambient light into energy on the go. So our solar cell can convert any light energy to electrical energy. And now, we use the electrons to light the lamp or a motor or whatever we do with it. Fili: Yeah.

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JULY 12, 2012

MOVE projects aim to engineer light-weight, affordable natural gas tanks for vehicles as well as to develop natural gas compressors that can efficiently fuel a natural gas vehicle at home. The Gas Technology Institute will develop a unique low-pressure natural gas storage tank for light-duty vehicles using. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

The lightweight SP:01, which goes on sale in Asia and Europe over the coming weeks, combines a carbon fiber body with an aluminum chassis. The new SP:01 is destined for one of Detroit Electric’s export markets to be delivered to the EV company’s first customer.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

A report prepared by Ricardo earlier this year for, and in collaboration with, the expert membership of the UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership ( earlier post ) highlighted the increasing importance of accounting for whole life carbon emissions to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of low carbon vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

I’ve spent many years covering just about every awesome light electric vehicle that has come out of China, from e-bikes and e-scooters to more obscure rides like electric three-wheelers and more. million EVs produced globally last year. Yadea is a powerhouse at producing e-bikes, e-scooters, and more!

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Michael Leiters , who was Ferrari’s chief technology officer (he recently left the company), says there’s no denying that electrification in the car industry is largely being driven by the need to comply with strict emissions regulations, including for carbon dioxide. And don’t forget sound.

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MARCH 24, 2010

Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle. The design gives each EN-V its own personality, with a unique opening, interior and color, lighting and seat technology. Autonomous operation.

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