Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2010

FHI) with carbon fiber for car bodies later this year—the first use of carbon fiber for auto bodies mass-produced in Japan. Toyota reportedly will use carbon fiber for the hood and roof of the Lexus LFA, a luxury sports car to be produced starting in December. (TMC) and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2019

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. The battery enclosure is extremely lightweight, stable and safe.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Batteries Battery 207

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2010

The two silicon-carbon composite materials are formed via the dispersion of silicon in a resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF) gel followed by pyrolysis and possess either microsphere or nanofoam morphologies. The carbon matrix will also prevent direct electrolyte contact with the silicon. In the case of the nanofoam material, Woodworth et al.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Li-ion Lithium Ion 199

InsideEVs

MARCH 30, 2023

This long-travel electric enduro boasts a carbon fiber monocoque frame and a punch Oli motor.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Motor Motors 101

InsideEVs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The lightweight carbon-fiber frame promises a build that tips the scales at no more than 23 kilograms.

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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Carbon Building 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Now we are presenting an exciting and progressive concept car. Lamborghini aims to further develop its leadership in the design and production of carbon fiber structures and parts, enhancing its ability to develop features and functions that take lightweight materials to the next level. Propulsion system.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Design Concept 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Because emergency services require high levels of availability and have an unpredictable demand, retail electric motorcycles are unlikely to present a cost-effective solution. Existing electric motorcycles have been designed with the retail market in mind, and can be both expensive and slow to charge.

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Motorcycles Fully Electric Concept Electric Motorcycles 397

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The vehicle, entirely made of carbon-fiber, maintains the same lines and contained mass of the original 4L, yet presenting new dynamic capabilities. Design wise, AIR4 has resulted in a reinterpretation of the retro icon by TheArsenale, far from the modern car design language.

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Carbon Fiber France Electric Electrical 418

EV Specifications

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Manhattan Beach-based carmaker presented four vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media. A true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top. Fisker Ronin grand-touring four-door convertible.

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Fisker Carbon Fiber Alaska Production 85

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2020

Hydrogen as a zero-carbon energy carrier has the potential to transform fundamentally the global energy landscape—but the production must benefit the environment, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The largest markets for non-combusted carbon are carbon black (~10s MT), graphite (~0.1

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Hydrogen Carbon Production Carbon Fiber 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The concept was presented at the Nissan Futures event by Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan senior vice president for global design, and Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan global marketing divisional general manager for brand and engagement.

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Nissan Concept Carbon Fiber Miles 417

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2015

Stuart Licht at The George Washington University in Washington, DC has developed a low-cost, high-yield and scalable process for the electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO 2 dissolved in molten carbonates into carbon nanofibers (CNFs.) The carbon nanofibers build up on the steel electrode, where they can be removed, Licht says.

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Low Cost Carbon Li-ion Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber to make it lighter and more rigid. Supplied by a series of lithium-polymer EIG batteries, the AEGT can run for about 30 minutes.

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All-Electric Carbon Fiber Polymer Energy Storage 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Evonik Industries is presenting the lightweight battery-electric Elise-E at the Car Symposium in Bochum. The sandwich structure with the structural foam ROHACELL and carbon fibers makes the body 60-70% lighter than a comparable steel structure. seconds and has a top speed limited to 200 km/h (124 mph).

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Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 250

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2021

The recently launched testing program will pave the way for the BMW Group to present a small-series model with this sustainable drive technology, developed on the basis of the BMW X5, in late 2022. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber 482

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2023

The Lanzador is a preview of the production vehicle that Lamborghini will present in 2028. Following the presentation of the V12 plug-in hybrid Revuelto ( earlier post ), the Lanzador gives an insight into the series model to be built from 2028. It is imported to Europe once a year and by ship, which reduces the carbon footprint.

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Concept Electric Electrical Carbon 370

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2018

The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. Functional attachment parts made of carbon fiber such as the front splitter epitomize the cool and rational aspect of the philosophy. The digital cockpit includes a curved panoramic screen that projects from behind and a touchscreen integrated into the steering wheel.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Cars Concept 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

On a pound-per-pound basis, wet-spun carbon nanotube-based fibers developed at Rice University can carry up to four times as much electrical current as copper cables of the same mass, according to new study by researchers there. However, a series of tests at Rice showed its wet-spun carbon nanotube fiber still handily beat copper.

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Carbon Carbon Fiber 2014 Engine 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In designing car bodies, developers will intelligently use new combinations of materials, including carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

At the CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS, Toyota was presented with an Altair Enlighten Award for its use of innovative weight reducing vehicle closure systems. The award program honored Toyota’s use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) inner panels on the Prius Prime liftgate and Lexus LC 500 side doors and luggage hatch.

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Lexus Prius Toyota Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

presented the AERO-Y EV concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013. Prepreg is a sheeted material consisting of reinforced fiber impregnated with resin and the prepreg for CFRP uses carbon fiber as reinforced fiber. The Yokohama Rubber Co., CFRP is formed through thermal curing of stacked prepreg sheets.).

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2013 Carbon Fiber Concept Auto 246

Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 1, 2021

A group of researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology have developed a battery technology using carbon fibre which is ten times better than the battery technology which is currently being used in electric vehicles. The battery technology which they are claiming is told to be made completely of carbon fibre.

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Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery Carbon 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

They will help us grow our business internationally and continue to our vision for a carbon-free recreational boating sector. The entire motor system weighs just 11 pounds (5 kg), though they have a carbon fiber version that weighs 10 pounds (4.5 For larger vessels, the company’s TEMO 1100 is rated at 1.1

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DIY Installation Motor Motors 97

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

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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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. Work to reduce the glass’s weight led to collaboration with Saint Gobain Sekurit with the aim of saving between 30 and 50% compared with present-day standards. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

The ProRail is known for its lightweight and durable design, utilizing carbon fiber composite TUFFSHELL ACF Type 4 CNG cylinders. Building upon this proven track record, the new ProRail brings with it a series of advancements and new standard features.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

Toyota’s hydrogen tanks are made of extra-thick carbon fiber and are built to withstand major impacts. At present, Mirai is sold in eleven countries: Japan, the United States, and nine countries in Europe. Previously, the hydrogen tanks were assembled at the Honsha plant on a smaller scale.

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Hydrogen Toyota 2020 Production 321

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Even the rotor uses the renown Koenigsegg Aircore hollow carbon fiber technology (presently used in Koenigsegg’s rims, steering wheel, seats, etc). A two-Quark-one-David configuration presented an opportunity to create the most power/torque dense, torque-vectoring drive unit in the EV industry. The Terrier EV Drive Unit.

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Motor Motors Motoring Power 243

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Composites are no longer the future, they are the present of structural materials for anything that’s high-performance, whether it’s aerospace or golf clubs or sports cars. Lamborghini uses carbon fiber, a strong, lightweight composite material, in its new cars. Monolithic materials like aluminum just won’t cut it anymore.

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Washington Universal Carbon Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In this study, a novel X-ray CT technique to explore PCI flow within a PEFC is presented. The sample cell included thin carbon-fiber layers, known as gas-diffusion layers, which in a working cell sandwich a central polymer-based membrane coated with catalyst layers on both sides.

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Carbon Fiber Fuel Water Polymer 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

meter carbon fiber day boat that can cruise at 25 knots, reach a top speed of 40 knots, and fully recharge in under an hour on a DC charger. Source: Maserati Although it was not on display, Maserati also used today’s event to announce another venture in electric mobility.

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Italy Carbon Fiber All-Electric Convert 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

Moody’s conclusions are included in its just-released report “ Cross-sector: Push for alternative-fuel vehicles presents challenges for Japan Inc. ”. —Motoki Yanase, a Moody’s Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.

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Japan Alternative Fuels Vehicles Carbon Fiber 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

The AEGT all-electric GT racing car designed, built and tested in extreme conditions by Quimera, with technical supervision by Altran, features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and a powertrain delivering up to 700 bhp (522 kW). Three 231 bhp (172 kW) UQM electric motors deliver torque of more than 1,000 N·m (738 lb-ft).

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Vehicles Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In the expensive carbon fiber 700 bar non-conformable hydrogen gas cylinders, which are employed in today’s first generation hydrogen vehicles, 5 kg of hydrogen occupies a volume of about 125 L, thus placing unwanted constraints on the automobile design. . … wt% and 50 kgH 2 /m 3 for 5 kg of hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Energy Storage Carbon Fiber Store 276

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Carbon specialist SGL Group is a development partner in the European joint development project INSPIRE (Integration of Novel Stack Components for Performance, Improved DuRability and LowEr Cost), which has been funded with a €7-million (US$7.4-million) Earlier post.). Gerd Wingefeld, Chief Technology Officer at SGL Group.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150