Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. The coupe represents a new evolutionary stage of the Sport quattro concept ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. l/100 km (94.09

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Audi Sport quattro concept. At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). The Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The 10 winning teams for Stage 1 submitted breakthrough concepts for more conductive and affordable materials for both electrical and thermal (heat-based) energy applications. Each winning team has earned a $25,000 cash prize and a stipend for third-party conductivity testing in Stage 2.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Carbon Affordable 320

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The prototype currently reaches the same voltage as a commercially available AA battery. Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. Click to enlarge.

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Battery Batteries Carbon Fiber San Diego 362

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Compressed hydrogen storage provides a near-term pathway to commercialization, and reducing the costs of compressed tank systems will accelerate their market availability and adoption. DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Composites, Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Oregon Alabama 330

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

Group (SAIC) unveiled three models of a concept new vehicle form called EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle. EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. Earlier post.).

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON carbon fiber-reinforced compound. The deposition rate of 40 pounds per hour of carbon reinforced ABS plastic and the large size mean that large parts, like a car, can be produced using additive technology. The winning concept, Strati, inspired the full sized 3D-printed prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 303

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2021

Two years after unveiling the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT concept car, BMW will present the BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich in September. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which together hold almost six kilograms of hydrogen.

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BMW Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Store 418

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

A Concept ActiveE is in the background. The Megacity Vehicle is currently being developed as part of project i and will be available under a sub-brand of BMW. Ultra-light and high-strength composite CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) will play a significant part in the materials mix, the company said. Click to enlarge.

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Mini E BMW 2013 Concept 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It is available on most car types like sedans, hatchback, station wagons etc. Gerald Artner constructed an antenna box from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer material which could be installed in the front part of the roof, close to the windshield. It would also be possible to combine several antenna concepts in future cars.

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Connect Connected Concept Cars 249

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Like the original BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ), the three-door coupe is propelled by an electric motor developed by the BMW Group, which develops a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). BMW i3 Concept Coupé. BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Connect Connected Concept 225

Green Car Congress

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.

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Carbon Fiber MPH New York Europe 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2011

350 to 700 bar) storage vessels are constructed using expensive high-strength carbon fiber, such as Toray T700S, in a composite matrix as an overwrap to contain the stress. An example of a possible solution is using fibers with mechanical strengths matching or exceeding the properties of aerospace quality carbon fiber (e.g.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

BMW presented the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid—its first combination of a BMW straight-six with electric drive—at the Geneva show this year. Earlier post.). The company is also anticipating the hybridization of further models series, such as the BMW 3 Series, Reithofer said.

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BMW Hybrid Available Carbon Fiber 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

This includes, but is not limited to, novel tank designs and cost reduction concepts; carbon fiber reduction or elimination; Type III and Type IV tanks with alternative liner materials; conformable tank designs; alternative operating conditions (e.g., Currently, high-pressure (i.e., Hydrogen Storage'

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen 2017 Carbon 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Renault unveiled the ZOE e-Sport Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The bodywork of the ZOE e-Sport Concept concept car, which features sporty styling and the same body color as the latest Renault e.dams single-seater, is made entirely from carbon fiber and weighs 1,400 kilograms, including the battery (450 kg).

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Concept Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

Light-weighting materials : Five projects awarded to accelerate commercial availability of lighter weight vehicles using advanced materials that dramatically reduce vehicle weight while maintaining the highest safety standards. Increased availability of magnesium can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel efficiency.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2020

To visualize the smart BEV steel solutions, an online 3D car configurator is now available. For example, the S-in motion Battery Pack concept includes design options with a tray, without a tray, and different material strategies are considered. Lightweighting emerges as a major factor in BEV design.

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Carbon Fiber Emissions Carbon Battery 365

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan Motor unveiled a concept vehicle that embodies Nissan’s vision of the future of autonomous driving and EVs: the Nissan IDS Concept. In Manual Drive mode, although the driver has control, the Nissan IDS Concept continues to provide assistance.

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Nissan Concept Future Carbon Fiber 150

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

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In visual terms, the fuel cell vehicles basically resemble their production counterparts, reflecting the Volkswagen Group’s strategic approach of developing alternative drivetrains so as to increase the powertrain options available to customers within the high-volume model lines. VW Technology Center for Electric Traction. —Prof.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

Aluminum sheet alloys from 5xxx and 6xxx series are finding increased use in vehicle structures; however the maximum available strength from these alloys limits their applications on the vehicle. AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M)

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

Next, it will introduce the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and e-tron GT performance sedan, which have already been shown as concept vehicles. Shown as a concept vehicle thus far, the Audi e-tron GT performance sedan shows how sports cars will evolve in the electric era. J1: The performance electric platform.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. The new BMW i3s will be available in U.S.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The high efficiency of the Porsche 919 Hybrid is the result of a balanced overall concept. Efficient use of available power helps to achieve an optimal lap time. gallons of fuel available. The batteries at the center of the vehicle supply the electric motor at the front axle with energy. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Such engines may incorporate novel thermodynamic cycles, but should not simply involve regurgitation of existing concepts (e.g., Such fuels should be currently available, or have the potential to become, commercially practical within the next 10 years. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Miller Cycle).

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. In addition, the engineers have developed a security concept that consistently incorporates forward-looking analysis of the traffic. Click to enlarge. weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs).

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2019

Teijin Limited’s automotive composites specialty groups have developed a multi-material composite automotive door concept that maintains required crash specifications while reducing overall weight by 35% when compared to a conventional steel door.

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Light Carbon Fiber Michigan 2019 191

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

This study combines the advanced electric drive and bodyshell technologies with unique control and display concepts. research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2016

Among the innovations is the use of a new type of composite made of natural flax fibers instead of carbon. The flax-fiber composite provides a weight savings of around 45% Gillard said—in the ballpark of the estimated 50% weight savings from carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Light Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $30 million in available funding ( DE-FOA-0001647 ), subject to appropriations, for research and development of low-cost hydrogen production, onboard hydrogen storage, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells to advance the widespread commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Hydrogen Fuel Carbon Fiber Water 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. While high-performance cars generally contain carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) to reduce weight, the partners moved away from the fixed idea of using CFRP. The new i30.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept. Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its close-to-production concept Generation EQ electric vehicle—the forerunner of Mercedes-Benz’s new product brand for electric mobility, EQ. The “Generation EQ” concept vehicle, with the appearance of a sporty SUV coupé, previews a new generation of vehicles with battery-electric drives.

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Mercedes Concept Production Electrical 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

The electric-only drive system was factored into the SLS development process at the concept phase. The braking system on the prototype features AMG ceramic two-piece brakes, available as an optional extra on the series production model. Click to enlarge. The generously dimensioned, radially floating rotors measure 15.83

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2013 Production Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber 231

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Dodge introduced the Charger Daytona SRT as a “concept,” but by the looks of it, it is ready to go now. If the Charger Daytona SRT EV keeps this concept design of a 2-door hatchback, it will be a direct connection to the classic 1968 Charger. Pricing and Availability. 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept.

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Dodge Concept Carbon Fiber All-Electric 105

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The initiators of eTAC have already proved that in close collaboration they are able to successfully develop innovative concepts for the aviation industry, including Airbus Industries. Fiber-reinforced composites have been developed in close collaboration with fiber producers (carbon fiber, glass fiber, etc.);

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Companies Netherlands Carbon Fiber Industry 225