Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2018

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the EQ Silver Arrow show car at Monterey Car Week in Pebble Beach. The one-seater electric EQ Silver Arrow is an homage to the successful record-breaking twelve-cylinder W 125 built by Mercedes-Benz in 1937 as a Grand Prix racing car. The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

presented the AERO-Y EV concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013. With Yokohama’s proprietary tire aerodynamic technology, dimples are employed for the tire side that becomes outer surface when mounted on a car, and fin-shaped protuberances for the tire side that becomes inner surface. The Yokohama Rubber Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

consortium is developing a mobility concept for an efficient electric vehicle, making the design as light as possible while still delivering the best possible safety protection. Typically used in racing cars, a monocoque chassis combined with lightweight materials enables good stability while keeping overall weight to a minimum.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

Audi has unveiled a new electric urban concept—a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. Entry to the car is via the tailgate. The new urban study. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbon fiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. Combined, the LF-LC Blue concept’s gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain develops 372 kW (500 hp)— the most of any Lexus hybrid. Lexus LF-LC Blue.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Classic Muscle Car Goes All-Electric. Dodge introduced the Charger Daytona SRT as a “concept,” but by the looks of it, it is ready to go now. Dodge introduced the Charger Daytona SRT as a “concept,” but by the looks of it, it is ready to go now. 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept. Will it look like the concept car?

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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. It compensates for human error, which causes more than 90 percent of all car accidents. The interior is illuminated by soft light. All seats face forward.

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Nissan Concept Future Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Audi is showcasing an electric off-roader concept at IAA 2019: the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. The performance specifications for the Audi AI:TRAIL are markedly different from those for conventional automobiles, because the car’s development was not about achieving remarkably quick acceleration or hitting breathtaking speeds on the highway.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph. Here at Electrek , we see and report on a lot of wild EV concepts. Energy comes from a 70kWh battery with a 250 mile range.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The BMW Group and the SGL Group already operate a joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (B Earlier post.). BMW AG will not seek a seat on the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE based on the new investment. The carbon fibers produced in Moses Lake are being processed at facilities in Wackersdorf and Landshut.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Honda Saloon Concept – 2024 CES Sized in the middle of Honda’s EV future. Honda Saloon Concept – 2024 CES Sized in the middle of Honda’s EV future. Not niche models.

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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. Urban Liftgate.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Light Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The Audi e-tron concept. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. The socket is behind a cover at the back of the car. Lightweight construction was a top priority for the e-tron concept car.

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

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. Fast cars also need high-performance brake systems.

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Hyundai Concept Motoring Motors 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The BMW iX is the BMW Group’s new technology flagship, offering a new take on the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. On the open road, meanwhile, the coasting function can take over, allowing the car to “freewheel” with no drive power whenever the driver eases off the accelerator. BMW has launched the BMW i4 and BMW iX. seconds.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With its completely newly developed design, the electric BMW iX is the first representative of a generation of cars intended to redefine the driving experience, the feeling of space inside and the relationship between vehicles and those on board. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

A Concept ActiveE is in the background. Ultra-light and high-strength composite CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) will play a significant part in the materials mix, the company said. During the test phase some 50 MINI E cars are also being delivered to customers in China in 2010. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Mini E BMW 2013 China 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. Power consumption in the FT-Bh has been cut to half that of standard B-segment cars. Reduced power consumption.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept. Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. The new concept, based on Volkswagen’s New Small Family (the Up! models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Lite concept features a weight-optimized mix of metals.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. tron quattro ( earlier post )—which achieves even higher performance in the show car. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Tire efficiency. Powertrain friction and wear reduction.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Local Motors is 3D printing and assembling a Strati—the first 3D-printed car—live from the show floor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Local Motors will showcase the proprietary three-phased manufacturing process for 3D-printing cars during NAIAS 2015. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Motoring Motors Motor Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The automotive industry is showing greatly increased interest in the industrial applications of light materials. Thermoplastic composites that have been used in the automotive sector until now—primarily in sports cars and exclusive models—are proving not to be entirely satisfactory, the partners noted.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Such engines may incorporate novel thermodynamic cycles, but should not simply involve regurgitation of existing concepts (e.g., approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Miller Cycle).

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

At Plant Dingolfing, about 1,600 cars of the BMW 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Series roll off the assembly lines every day. In total, the plant manufactured more than 376,000 cars in 2017. The car bodies for all Rolls-Royce models are also manufactured at the site. BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. BMW Group Plant Landshut.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. ft) long Audi R8 e-tron is recognizable by its unique lighting solutions on the air inlets, front apron and sideblades. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2015

Solvay is taking a “leadership role” in the development of the Polimotor 2 all-plastic automotive engine to be tested in a race car next year, demonstrating the company’s advanced specialty polymer technologies in light-weighting through metal replacement. The original Polimotor was developed by Matti Holtzberg in the 1980s.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Carbon Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Dr. Thomas Weber, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, future vehicles with fuel cell drive systems could achieve the operating ranges of current diesel models with no loss of interior space. Using this technology, says Prof.

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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 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW designed the i8 from the start as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. Click to enlarge. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. The result of this is reflected in the Ford concept. But the C/D car is where you are getting on the fence.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. Meanwhile, the notion of such a car being produced in large numbers within the next 10 years was dialed into the plan from the start. Background. Hybrid system. Click to enlarge. Fed by a 6.7 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

million cars—is based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB, modularen Querbaukasten). This duty to build sustainable cars in large numbers is something that we’ve always been conscious of here at Volkswagen. The reduction in weight was achieved with a lightweight construction concept using steel components.

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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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Cars That Think

JULY 2, 2024

Along with colleagues from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , Ames Laboratory , and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, we have been studying advanced motor concepts as part of the U.S. Heavy rare earth metals are generally in shorter supply than the light rare earths, such as neodymium.) research on advanced motors for EVs.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since 2021, Renault has developed a number of unique creative projects that collaborate with brilliant minds in design to showcase exercises in concepts that nod to the automaker’s 125-year heritage and notable models that have made their imprint on car culture. My signature is also visible inside the car.

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