Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2017

For the next generation of the Audi A8, an intelligent mix of four materials—aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)—is being used for the first time in the weight-bearing body structure—more materials than in any of the brand’s previous production models.

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Audi Light Carbon Fiber Polymer 186

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MARCH 29, 2018

Essentia is the brand’s first battery electric vehicle and features a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, a robust, multi-motor electric powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior. Underneath the carbon-fiber monocoque of Essentia is a high-density battery pack and multiple electric motors.

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New York Concept Carbon Fiber Battery 170

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JANUARY 22, 2014

These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The doors and fenders are made of aluminum, and the roof, the engine hood and the rear hatch are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. Tautly tuned springs and dampers connect the Audi Sport quattro concept firmly to the road. Tautly tuned springs and dampers connect the Audi Sport quattro concept firmly to the road.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2014

Using NVIDIA’s Material Definition Language—which simulates how light reflects and refracts off of actual materials—digital instrument clusters and infotainment systems can be customized with a wide range of virtual materials, from copper, titanium and brushed aluminum, to stitched leather and carbon fiber.

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Las Vegas Audi Carbon Fiber Denver 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Materials. Projects will develop and integrate a suite of computational tools that can accurately predict precursors for low cost carbon fiber. Models will be validated using actual performance data.

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Vehicles Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The battery weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) and can be recharged in only three to four hours on a 230 V connection. One key to Visio.M’s high energy efficiency is its light weight; without the battery, Visio.M HMI and connected services. The electric motor in Visio.M Click to enlarge. weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs).

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Battery 236

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The iX will bring together the company’s latest developments in the strategic innovation fields of Design, Connectivity, Electrification, Digital Services and Sustainability. The CFRP components for the side frame, rain channels, roof frame, cowl panel and rear window frame combine to form a “Carbon Cage”.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electrical 321

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The system uses no cable connections and charges this special BMW i8 Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 1.9 Other enhancements include a roll bar, rear wing and rear hatch made of carbon fiber, a front splitter, sports seats from the BMW M4 GTS, 4-point belt, a roof-mounted signal light system, BMW M carbon ceramic brakes and a sports chassis.

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Chile BMW Charging Carbon Fiber 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

Segway has worked collaboratively with GM to develop and deliver multiple copies of the drivetrain platform that seamlessly connect to and power the various EN-Vs. Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. Manufactured using cladding technology, the 21-inch wheels are very light and feature a variant of the blade design from the Audi e-tron models.

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The connecting elements between these nodal points are formed by organic molecules known as Linkers. is also able to exchange information with other vehicles, a specially equipped infrastructure including traffic lights or warning signs and traffic control centers.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower. kilograms (3.3

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BMW New York London Production 247

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Vehicles. Emission Control Strategies for Advanced Combustion Engines. This AOI is restricted to US colleges, universities, and non-profit research institutions which operate as divisions under colleges or universities.

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Nickel Lithium Low Cost 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate, which delivers hydrogen and oxygen to the fuel cell stack, is made from cast plastic parts and light-alloy castings, also from the Landshut plant.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic. The combination of aluminum and carbon fiber-reinforced composite material delivers rigidity coupled with low weight. The body structure is based on Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology and was realized as a hybrid construction.

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Audi Concept Cars Electrical 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. They also have a constant phase difference.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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APRIL 14, 2022

North of the Alps there was light rain and further south a gentle headwind blew in the sunshine. Examples of this are the sustainable carbon-fiber-sugar composite material used for the upper part of the battery, which is also used in Formula 1, and the BIONEQXX rear floor, manufactured using an aluminum casting process.

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Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

In light of uncertainty concerning consumer preferences and manufacturer plans for PEVs, DOE is selecting ambitious technical goals for this program. —Blueprint.

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Plug-in Zinc Air Li-ion 2012 247

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JANUARY 4, 2020

This new retrofit technology—consisting of an air management system, integrated sensors, and a cloud-connected control system—will reduce emissions (i.e., Process Intensification by a One-Step, Plasma-Assisted Synthesis of Liquid Chemicals from Light Hydrocarbons. Gas to Carbon Fiber Crystals (G2-CFX).

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Gas Gas-Electric Carbon Fiber West Virginia 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The primary interfaces of the power electronics are its traction network connection to the battery; 3-phase connection to the electric motor; connector from the DC/DC converter to the 12-V electrical system; and a connection for the high-voltage power distributor. Connecting the power electronics. Bottom left.

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Battery Batteries MPH All-Electric 356

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JUNE 29, 2018

Through intelligent connectivity and management of electricity producers, consumers and storage options, we are helping shape the energy grid of the future. As mobility becomes increasingly electric, the energy and mobility sectors will grow closer together. BMW Group Plant Landshut.

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Grid BMW Powered Power 191

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

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. AOI 3: Body-in-white Joining of Aluminum to Advanced High Strength Steel at Prototype Scale.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

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APRIL 2, 2015

The 2016 Optima is the first Kia to feature a panoramic sunroof support structure made with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, which helps reduce weight and lower the vehicle’s center of gravity. Additional innovations were implemented to reduce NVH, lighten the vehicle and enhance aerodynamics. Convenience and technology.

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2016 Engine Kia Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Clean Cleaning 93

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 28, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather. Pretty and powerful.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 99

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The aluminum Drive module combines the powertrain, high-voltage battery, suspension, crash system and structural functions, while the Life module takes the form of a passenger cell made out of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). BMW Connected and ConnectedDrive.

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BMW 2019 Powered Power 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

AWC technology provides energy from a floor plate which is connected to the power grid and which can be embedded on or into the asphalt. The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics. This plate integrates a primary coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter). Front and rear axles are lightweight five?arm

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2020

Zero-carbon Ammonia-Powered Turboelectric (ZAPTurbo) Propulsion System; $2,652,778. The Zero-carbon Ammonia-Powered Turboelectric (ZAPTurbo) Propulsion System is a very high efficiency and light weight turboelectric system that uses green ammonia as both a fuel and a coolant via regenerative cooling.

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Carbon Hybrid Electrical Electric 218

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JUNE 12, 2015

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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Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. LifeDrive and light weight. The BMW i8 pairs an exceptionally lightweight, aerodynamically optimized body with BMW eDrive technology; a compact, turbocharged 1.5-liter

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

A new LED headlamp system that reduces lamp size for a more aerodynamic shape and cuts electrical power requirements by greater than 80 percent, while improving luminous output and light color for improved night-time direct driver vision and reduced driver fatigue.

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Fuel Economy Vehicles Wind Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

This FOA contains a total of 11 Areas of Interest (AOIs) and focuses on advanced light-weighting; advanced battery development; low cost electric motor development; enabling technologies for high efficiency engines; and support for EV deployment and AFV workplace safety programs. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

This sounds similar in concept, if not in instantiation, to Volkswagen’s Think New strategy’s focus on electric, autonomous, connected and intuitively usable cars, with the new I.D. There is an exceptional interplay between cockpit and map, with the buildings on the map reflecting details of the instrument lighting. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes Concept Production Electrical 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

By combining carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), aluminum and high-strength steels in a way that matches the varying requirements exactly, the lightweight engineering experts were able to make the bodyshell 40% lighter compared with today’s production vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion at the reveal.

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Mercedes Concept Hybrid Fuel 150

Baua Electric

JULY 3, 2024

Amflow is described as a new electric mountain bike brand incubated by DJI and is responsible for the eMTB’s ultra-light carbon fiber frame design. The system is tech savvy enough to include “innovative dual Wireless Controllers with Bluetooth connectivity for added convenience and a clutter-free handlebar setup.”

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Companies Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 52

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2024

The model comes with an upgraded interior, premium lighting, full glass roof, a premium Alpine sound system, “Blacktop Appearance Package” (black wheels and badges), and a “Direct Connection eStage 1 Upgrade” that’s supposed to add 40 horsepower — bumping the grand total up to 496 hp. Its MSRP is listed as $68,570.

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