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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials.

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BMW launches iX EV

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The BMW iX is the BMW Group’s new technology flagship, offering a new take on the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. As an alternative to the standard 20-inch light-alloy wheels, there is a choice of 21-inch and 22-inch Air Performance Wheels. BMW has launched the BMW i4 and BMW iX. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km).

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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ft) long Audi R8 e-tron is recognizable by its unique lighting solutions on the air inlets, front apron and sideblades. Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. R8 Overview. Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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Local Motors 3D printing a Strati at NAIAS; announces two micro-factories to open

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Made from a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic material by SABIC, the current model of the Strati takes approximately 44 hours to print 212 layers. and one at National Harbor, just outside Washington DC. Local Motors will showcase the proprietary three-phased manufacturing process for 3D-printing cars during NAIAS 2015.

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The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

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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. How light could you make vehicles? … Earlier post.).

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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The selected projects will focus on technologies such as revolutionizing fuel cells for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, and technologies to generate less nuclear waste and reduce the cost of fuel. Harvesting Infrared Light to Improve Photosynthetic Biomass Production - $1,347,122. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. The objective of this AOI is to develop and demonstrate the capability of multi-material joining techniques for aluminum to advanced steel for light-duty vehicle body-in-white (BIW) joints. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. 40 to +140.

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