Green Car Reports
JULY 1, 2014
We always knew the Volkswagen XL1 wouldn''t be cheap. It''s a limited-run, carbon-fiber bodied, plug-in hybrid, gull-winged low-slung eco supercar. None of that sounds cheap.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 12, 2013
Carbon fiber is not a cheap material. The expense of its carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) chassis might lead you to assume repairing it would be a wallet-draining nightmare--but.' And the BMW i3, of course.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 28, 2011
Magnesium-based batteries are an attractive alternative to other batteries, such as lithium (Li) batteries, because magnesium (Mg) is cheap, safe to use, and its compounds are usually non-toxic. NETL researchers have synthesized Si-C (carbon fiber, carbon nanotube, carbon mattes, graphene) composite anodes.
Baua Electric
MARCH 20, 2024
In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. But just because it’s a lower-cost bike doesn’t mean it’s cheap. That’s a featherweight in the e-bike world, believe it or not.
Teslarati
JANUARY 14, 2023
Not only do they offer cheap and efficient transportation, but thanks to the ever-expanding amount of possible modifications, people are making their bikes faster than ever. And in a world that is now more than ever focused on reducing carbon emissions, this may be one of the best solutions out there.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 6, 2024
Speed rarely comes cheap, and this test car started at $50,800. An optional carbon-fiber spoiler added $950 and 19-inch copper wheels cost $2,186. Save for the trio of large exhaust outlets and the probably not necessary optional carbon-fiber spoiler, there's little of the "boy racer" styling of the Civic Type R.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 4, 2023
While we know these are not cheap, not all of us know what you are going to get with this investment. The C63 AMG offers Mercedes Benz carbon fiber inserts, genuine sport seats, multifunctional steering wheels, illuminated door sills, not to mention fascinating AMG rims, which have become a staple offering in this class of cars.
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