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MAY 19, 2015

Mustang engine, used a combination of carbon fiber, Torlon, epoxy, ceramic and metal. The engine block, cylinder head, valve spring retainers, timing gear intake valves and several other parts were made of fiber reinforced composites (FRCs). The original Polimotor was developed by Matti Holtzberg in the 1980s.

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JUNE 24, 2020

NPROXX was formed in 2018 in a split from EMS, a leading supplier of high-quality carbon fiber products and specialist manufacturing services. When used for hydrogen storage in hydrogen fuel-cell trucks or buses, these carbon fiber-reinforced vessels can result in a weight reduction in the gas containment system.

Hydrogen

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JULY 12, 2010

LHI says its composite tanks are one-third the weight of standard steel accumulators and offer significant energy savings due to weight reduction, increased safety due to a higher than standard burst pressure factor, and cost savings because they are easier and less expensive to ship and install since weight and mounting hardware is minimized.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Advantages include greater range per kWh of battery pack installed, better handling, and great potential […]. By using the battery pack’s container and the battery cells themselves for rigidity, the overall weight of the vehicle can be reduced.

Carbon Fiber

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AUGUST 3, 2017

“Adhesive application with robot assistance,” abbreviated from the German as KLARA (Klebstoffapplikation mit Roboter-Assistenz), provides support with the installation of roofs made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe. The robot then signals that the roof is ready for installation.

Audi

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Therefore, to maximize the use of hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel for fuel cells, advanced storage systems and technologies will be required, especially for automotive applications. 350 to 700 bar) storage vessels are constructed using expensive high-strength carbon fiber. —DE-FOA-0000827. Currently, high-pressure (i.e.,

Carbon Fiber

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MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. Two additional tie-down locations are installed at the front of the bed. 2019 GMC Sierra Denali CarbonPro Edition. billion by 2030.

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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.

Carbon Fiber

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MARCH 5, 2012

The trucks use a 17-gallon Type 3 CNG tank made from composite material with aluminum liner and carbon fiber wrap. The bi-fuel trucks are built with a specially designed engine, the fuel system is installed by GM’s Tier One supplier (IMPCO) and the completed vehicle is delivered directly to the customer. Fuel tank and fuel door.

Sierra

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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. ES6 features pre-installed NIO Pilot hardware, including a Mobileye EyeQ4 chip and 23 sensors.

SUV

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AUGUST 22, 2018

The company’s capabilities include Class A body panels, structural and underbody components using a variety of materials and processes, including sheet molding compound (SMC), carbon fiber SMC, pre-preg compression molding (PCM), direct long fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) and glass mat thermoplastic (GMT).

Carbon Fiber

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AUGUST 6, 2020

The system features an efficient, rugged design utilizing Agility’s lightweight carbon fiber composite TUFFSHELL ACF Type 4 CNG cylinders, and fuel capacity options ranging from 60-92 diesel gallons equivalent (DGE). —Eric Bippus, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

Fuel

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OCTOBER 11, 2009

Specifically, carbon fiber, which weighs significantly less than metal, will be used to make core parts. And the fan, typically installed at the front of engines, will be moved to the back, in hopes of generating thrust more efficiently. The effort will center around lightweight materials and a retooled engine design.

Carbon Fiber

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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). Its installed base of drives for motors alone saved around 400 TWh in electricity in 2013, equivalent to the annual power consumption of 100 million European households. Earlier post.).

Solar

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In the new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell stack is centrally located under the hood at the front, while the compact electric motors are installed near the wheels in the front and rear axle areas. This means that future MOFs can be flexibly installed in the body structure. Click to enlarge. Fuel cell system.

Mercedes

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JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. Manufacturing and installing swivel door (CFRP – Prepreg). inches thick.

Plug-in

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JULY 1, 2022

The BMW i3’s independent vehicle architecture consists of a drive module as an aluminum chassis, which carries the e-drive, the suspension and the high-voltage battery as well as a passenger cell made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) called the life module.

BMW

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

The Furtive eGT features a carbon-fiber body; an aluminum rear cradle supports the motors, gearbox and power electronics. The architecture of the carbon body made it possible to install the batteries in the floor of the Furtive-eGT.

2013

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JUNE 29, 2012

Its “T” shape allows it to be installed in the center tunnel and in the area between the passenger compartment and the rear axle. The R8 e-tron’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery stores 49 kWh of energy – enough for a distance of about 215 kilometers (133.6 It is charged by energy recovery during coasting and braking.

Audi

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MAY 28, 2020

ProRail systems are installed on one or both sides of the vehicle’s frame rail. Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. The ProRail is known for its lightweight and durable design, utilizing carbon fiber composite TUFFSHELL ACF Type 4 CNG cylinders.

Fuel

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Antennas in cars are usually installed in what is known as the shark fin. At TU Wien, the decision was therefore made to develop a new method for installing antennas in cars which overcame the upcoming technical challenges. This is a compact attachment that is mounted on the rear of the car’s roof.

Connect

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MAY 14, 2013

Composite carbon fiber and steel vessels are a potential alternative. To become economically competitive with steel, lower-cost, high-strength carbon fiber and improved batch-to-batch carbon fiber quality are needed.

Hydrogen

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

The fuel-cell system is around 30% more compact than before, can for the first time be housed entirely in the engine compartment and is installed on the usual mounting points like a conventional engine. Two carbon-fibre-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold 4.4 kg of hydrogen. hours if the full power is used.

Mercedes

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

CSP’s French operation is installing a new sheet molding compound line. In particular, TACE is helping to combine the Teijin Group’s diverse capabilities in multi-material solutions utilizing its expertise, experiences and also new ideas in materials including carbon fibers and aramids for next-generation vehicles.

Czech Republic

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MARCH 6, 2018

Installations and service are performed by Ford QVM upfitters and dealers around the world. The LightningElectric fuel cell range extender uses hydrogen stored onboard in high-tech carbon fiber-wrapped pressure vessels equipped with sensors. —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.

Ford

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NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Carbonmide (carbon fiber reinforced polyamide) at Williams is being used for production parts on Formula One cars in conjunction with carbon composite laminates where improved strength is required.

Manufacturer

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

The permeation of HDPE liners is too high to allow the installation of composite Type IV tanks incorporating such liners inside a vehicle. In current Type IV pressure vessels, the tape reinforcement comprises either glass or carbon fibers in a thermosetting polymer, such as an epoxy or unsaturated polyester.

Carbon Fiber

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JULY 22, 2020

kilowatt-hour battery (installed) is made up of nickel manganese cobalt pouch cells for ultra-high performance and high discharge rate. The hood is made of organic composite fibers, a lightweight alternative to the carbon fiber that comprises the rest of the vehicle. Downforce is targeted at more than 2,300 lb.

Ford

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JUNE 13, 2016

Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4 kg of hydrogen. The Daimler strain plant Untertürkheim is responsible for an establishment for the fuel cell system installation, also at the location Nabern.

Mercedes

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MARCH 8, 2019

Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4 lb) of gas.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. TEMO’s easy-installation electric outboard motors make it painless for boaters to convert their vessels into electric boats. Now, electric boats are charting a similar path.

DIY

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The UK government will provide £32 million (US$49 million) up to 2020 to support the installation of chargepoints for plug-in vehicles. ULEV drivers will receive a 75% grant of up to £700 (US$1,081) towards installation from 13 April 2015. £8 Homes, hospitals, train stations and A-roads will be some of the locations.

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JANUARY 4, 2020

The University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) plans to develop, build, and validate a low-cost, field-installable, remotely-controlled natural gas compressor retrofit kit. Successful demonstration of this integrated self-healing valve system will advance the goal of reducing natural gas emissions across thousands of installed pneumatic controllers.

Gas

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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.,

BMW

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Finally, thanks to the small compact design, the E-Axle can even be installed in vehicles with very tight layouts. From carbon fiber high-resistance tanks, the hydrogen flows into the fuel cells to generate electricity that powers a 400 kW electric engine. Diesel-hybrid and gas-hybrid powertrains.

Concept

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The newly developed V10 TDI is installed longitudinally in front of the rear axle—and can be seen through the large rear window. The carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs can withstand high temperatures and are extremely abrasion-resistant. With acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8

MPG

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AUGUST 24, 2016

During installation, Fastriv self-piercing rivets are fed automatically and pressed into the components. SEF is working with several major North American automakers interested in SPRs to help integrate lightweight alternative materials, such as aluminum and carbon fiber, into their vehicle platforms.

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