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MAY 20, 2022

Renault unveiled its new Scénic Vision concept-car at the ChangeNOW summit in Paris. Its hybrid electric and hydrogen powertrain aims to reduce downtime related to energy recharging while reducing the carbon footprint, including the battery. The fuel cell tank is made of carbon fiber from recycled paper waste.

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid 482

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APRIL 6, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In the next step, the facility in Moses Lake will convert the polyacrylic fibers into the actual carbon fibers.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Building 220

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This was a feature previously seen in Elevate, Hyundai Motor Group’s first-ever UMV concept with moveable legs, which debuted at the 2019 Consumer Electronic Show (CES). New Horizons Studio has been focused on developing technologies to enable concept vehicles such as TIGER.

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Hyundai Concept Motors Motoring 418

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MARCH 9, 2011

Teijin Limited has achieved a significant reduction in the cycle time required for molding carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) automobile cabin frame, bringing it to less than one minute. Long-fiber thermoplastic pellet: high-strength pellet made from carbon fiber, suited for injection molding of complex parts.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Automobile Concept 199

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Teijin Limited will establish the first pilot plant for fully integrated production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) components from carbon fiber on the premises of its Matsuyama Factory in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Production Automobile 199

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets. WMC 250EV bike in testing at MIRA, with the V-Duct visible.

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Motorcycles Fully Electric Concept Electric Motorcycles 397

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. Porsche engineers and designers have named the newly developed carbon roof structure the “exoskeleton”.

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Porsche Concept Cars Electric 417

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AUGUST 19, 2023

Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador electric concept at Monterey Car Week—a vision of a future purely-electric fourth series production Lamborghini. The concept for the fourth model is not just a technical demonstrator but also a refined laboratory on wheels in terms of sustainable materials.

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Concept Electric Electrical Carbon 370

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APRIL 12, 2010

2009 BMW Concept ActiveE. BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. First, the raw feedstock to make carbon fibers–just call it a “polacrylonitrile-based precursor&# –is made in Japan by a joint venture between SGL and Mitsubishi Rayon and flown to the U.S. April 7th, 2010.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 133

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 186

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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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. Two e-tron electric motors provide the propulsion and a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 218

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AUGUST 14, 2023

The Lexus display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week 2023 (17-20 August), will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept—most recently seen at Tokyo Auto Salon—and the 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Earlier post.)

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Lexus Carbon Fiber Concept Carbon 195

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JUNE 15, 2012

Coinciding with the opening of the first BMW i Store on London’s Park Lane, the BMW Group presented the new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept—a custom-made complement to the BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ). The compact bicycle can be folded up quickly; the trunk of the BMW i3 Concept has room for two.

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BMW Concept Carbon Fiber Recharge 240

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APRIL 13, 2010

The Teijin Group recently unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbon fiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester. As a symbolic electric concept car, it features a number of proprietary advanced technologies: The PU_PA EV.

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Concept Carbon Fiber Cars Automobile 218

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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Lightweight Concept. Ford Motor Company 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. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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MAY 11, 2012

One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. 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

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JANUARY 14, 2013

presented the AERO-Y EV concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013. Prepreg is a sheeted material consisting of reinforced fiber impregnated with resin and the prepreg for CFRP uses carbon fiber as reinforced fiber. The Yokohama Rubber Co., CFRP is formed through thermal curing of stacked prepreg sheets.).

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2013 Carbon Fiber Concept Auto 246

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MARCH 8, 2016

Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Rayon (MRC), regarding the development and manufacturing of innovative carbon fiber structural components for the automotive industry in North America. Also key was reducing the cycle time associated with the use of carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Mitsubishi North America 150

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MAY 19, 2015

Mustang engine, used a combination of carbon fiber, Torlon, epoxy, ceramic and metal. The engine block, cylinder head, valve spring retainers, timing gear intake valves and several other parts were made of fiber reinforced composites (FRCs). The original Polimotor was developed by Matti Holtzberg in the 1980s.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Carbon Engine 150

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JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

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MAY 13, 2016

RMX Technologies and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for a new technology that significantly reduces the time and energy needed in the production of carbon fiber. Oxidation is the most time-consuming phase of the multistep carbon fiber conversion process.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Energy Production 150

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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

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. i3 Concept. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

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MARCH 31, 2011

Chevrolet introduced the Mi-ray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Mi-Ray concept. The Mi-ray features a concept “mid-electric” propulsion system, located primarily behind and beneath the driver. The Mi-ray features aluminum-carbon fiber composite 20-inch wheels in front and 21-inch wheels in the rear.

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Chevrolet Carbon Fiber Concept Hybrid 186

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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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BMW Carbon Fiber Carbon Automobile Manufacturer 255

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

The team has not yet produced a working demo for their concept. The VEGAN features an extremely durable lightweight reinforced aluminum (6061-T6) chassis that weighs under 31 kg and a reinforced fiberglass body with carbon fiber ribs that weighs under 23 kg.

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Pakistan Low Cost Solar Carbon Fiber 418

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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

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extended range electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Extended Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 371

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APRIL 23, 2012

The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In electric mode, the Audi A6 L e-tron concept can travel up to 80 km at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37.28 The Audi A6 L e-tron concept delivers sporty performance. Click to enlarge. miles) on electric power.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

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JULY 19, 2022

Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. —Jaiwon Shin, President of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of Supernal. —Jaiwon Shin.

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Hyundai Concept International Motors 221

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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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Lexus Hybrid Concept Carbon Fiber 218

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Chevrolet is unveiling the Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne concept vehicle today at the SEMA Show. A lowered ride height, a rear stabilizer bar and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes complement the Cheyenne concept’s high-performance character with enhanced handling and braking capability. equipped Silverado regular cab with a 6’6” box.

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Silverado Concept Carbon Fiber Chevrolet 220

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MARCH 24, 2010

Group (SAIC) unveiled three models of a concept new vehicle form called EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle. The concepts will be showcased from 1 May through 31 October at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. The Jiao EN-V model. Click to enlarge. GM and its strategic partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

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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

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Audi urban concept with support for wireless charging. Audi is introducing a 1+1 urban concept technology study for urban and metropolitan areas. The cabin of the Audi urban concept offers slightly offset seating for two; the roof slides back for entry, and the canopy can remain open in good weather. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368