Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A team of biologists built a custom Kinefox GPS tracker that wildlife—including this European bison test subject—can recharge simply by moving around as usual. In work published in PLoS One in May, they detailed the Kinefox, a GPS tracker that wildlife can recharge simply by moving.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 137

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2011

(SDK) has completed additional production line for VGCF (vapor-grown carbon fiber) at its Kawasaki Plant, Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), thereby increasing total production capacity for the product from 100 t/y to 200 t/y. VGCF is used as an additive in anodes and cathodes of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (LIBs).

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Recharge 218

Green Car Congress

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). By day the solar cells recharge the 400kg / 881 lb lithium batteries which allow the plane to fly at night. Earlier post.). A plane so big and light has never been built before.

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Solar Power Powered Carbon Fiber 246

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Overall, EV sales have been disappointing so far due to a lack of choice and perceived personal benefits, high purchase prices, and most importantly, consumer anxiety about range, maximum speed, recharging times, and the lack of public charging infrastructure.

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2020 Carbon Fiber Sale Grid 240

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

JUNE 15, 2012

hours on a quick charge—for the empty battery to be fully recharged, either from a domestic plug socket or inside the trunk of the BMW i3 Concept. Under braking and when riding downhill, the hub motor acts as a generator and supplies the battery with energy. It takes just four hours—or 1.5

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BMW Concept Carbon Fiber MPH 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

The vehicle can be plugged into a standard outlet to recharge the battery. The Envision’s compact, lightweight chassis is composed of carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum. Additional electricity for the battery is produced by the solar roof.

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Buick Plug-in GM Concept 199

Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Zipse, for his part, highlighted that the ability to supply fuel cells from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic tanks gives hydrogen a significant advantage over electric power , which requires a vast charging network. . “To house, let’s say, fuel cell batteries: Why not? Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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BMW Hydrogen Electric Cars Carbon Fiber 61

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

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. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Energy Storage Energy Polymer Carbon Fiber 225

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2013

The lithium in the lithiated graphite chemically reduces in situ the polysulfide Li 2 S 6 in liquid electrolyte to insoluble Li 2 S as a cathode material for rechargeable Li?S carbon composites, core?shell The large voids in the carbon paper accommodate the polysulfide electrolyte introduced. S batteries. Earlier post.).

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Austin Li-ion Lithium Sulfur Batteries 247

Green Car Congress

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. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge. (In

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours. As an alternative it can be easily detached from the bike and replaced by a recharged battery. The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 11, 2021

The mid-mounted motor is from Brose S MAG which produces 90Nm torque and it is in connection with a maintenance-free carbon fiber belt drive from Gates. The recharging of 0-100% takes up to 4.75 It has a 529Wh lithium-ion battery which is detachable and locked into the frame. hrs and 0-75% in 2.6hrs.

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Motorcycles Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Maintenance 52

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Ability Hand contains six motors housed in a carbon fiber casing. Its battery recharges in an hour, the company says. Psyonic's artificial hand weighs 500 grams, around the weight of an average adult hand. Most prosthetic hands weigh about 20 percent more, Akhtar says. Akhtar working on the prosthetic hand PSYONIC.

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Ecuador Illinois Chicago Affordable 144

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. Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The powertrain system features an advanced battery liquid cooling system, an innovative motor efficiency optimizer, a rechargeable energy storage system mated to a low gear design, and low-rolling resistance tires. The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74) and 6:00 a.m.).

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

million, project to develop hybrid nano carbon fiber/graphene platelet-based high-capacity anodes for lithium batteries. Angstron Materials LLC of Dayton, Ohio, teamed with Applied Sciences Inc. million with a DOE share of up to $1.6 MaxPower Inc.

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Lithium Ion North Carolina Lithium Sulfur Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

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. It has a liquid cooling system and can be recharged at a conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2015

One hydrogen production pathway that has not been included in recent funding opportunities is advanced high‐temperature water splitting (HTWS), including operation on renewable, low‐carbon electricity sources. For renewable, low‐carbon hydrogen production by HTWS, the energy source needs to be renewable with low‐carbon emissions.

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Hydrogen Fuel Climate Production 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

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. It can be recharged by connecting to any standard domestic power socket or a BMW i Wallbox, as well as at public charging stations. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Graphene 3D envisions printing batteries on demand and in remote locations, using the technology to 3D print supercapacitors that can be recharged much faster than the conventional battery, or printing batteries that are incorporated in the body of car. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber San Diego 362

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Every tank is made up of several layers: the inner tank made with gas-tight polyamide is wrapped in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). At a pressure of 700 bar, they store enough hydrogen for a range of up to 600 kilometers (372.8 mi)—i.e., about 6 kg.

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

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., More on lightweight design.

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BMW New York London Production 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. Recharge Rate. Applications of particular interest but not limited to, are non-carbonate based electrolytes that can enable the commercialization of high-energy next generation lithium ion technologies. Steel (Mild, HSLA, AHSS, or Boron automotive alloy). Specific Discharge Pulse Power.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

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. Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid. The XT5 comes in five interior colors of Jet Black, Kona Brown Sauvage, Cirrus, Sedona Sauvage and Maple Sugar. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2016

Lithium-metal anodes are favored for use in next-generation rechargeable Li-air or Li-sulfur batteries due to a tenfold higher theoretical specific capacity than graphite (3,860 mAh/g vs. 372 mAh/g); light weight and lowest anode potential.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Their work, they suggest, demonstrates that substitution of lithium by sodium may offer an unexpected route towards rechargeable metal–air batteries. However, this system can also suffer from similar high overpotentials and low energy efficiencies when using carbonate-based sodium electrolytes. 1 (carbon), corresponding to roughly 3.3

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Sodium Batteries Battery Recharge 291

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Two carbon-fibre-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold 4.4 CHARGE: charging the high-voltage battery has priority, for example in order to recharge the battery for the maximum overall range prior to refueling with hydrogen or to create power reserves. kg of hydrogen. The fuel-cell system is not in operation.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4.4 In CHARGE mode, charging the high-voltage battery has priority, for example in order to recharge the battery for the maximum overall range prior to refueling with hydrogen. By means of the 7.2 The charging time is around 1.5 kg of hydrogen at 700 bar.

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The battery weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) and can be recharged in only three to four hours on a 230 V connection. The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. The electric motor in Visio.M Click to enlarge. weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs).

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

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. For performance, mass is perhaps the biggest challenge.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 96

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Earlier post , earlier post.). Also at the event, Mitchell L. i3 Concept. i8 Concept Roadster. Click to enlarge. i8 Concept Roadster.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The R8 e-tron’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery stores 49 kWh of energy – enough for a distance of about 215 kilometers (133.6 The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from zero to 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 Its top speed is normally limited to 200 km/h (124 mph); 250 km/h (155 mph) was approved for the record-setting lap.

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Audi MPH Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 268

Green Car Congress

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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