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 Materials and weight.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models. Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

The second is to design a Mach-II concept vehicle—without architectural constraints—that will obtain a mass reduction of 50% compared to the 2002 Taurus baseline vehicle while still retaining the basic size attributes and customer accommodations of the vehicle. The cast aluminum or carbon fiber wheels saved 30%.

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Concept Carbon Fiber Vehicles Ford 284