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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

Green Car Congress

Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). Our dealers were apprehensive but trusted our vision and instincts.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

Green Car Congress

Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. The objective of this effort is to provide safety training and guidance related to maintenance and garage facility upgrades and building modifications that are required in order to use alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

Clean Fleet Report

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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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. Set high on the fenders, the lights blend into the long carbon fiber hood, which leads to a sweptback windshield and onto the removable roof. Maintenance – Free First visit. Designed to slip through the air.

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Harley Davidson Mosh e-bicycle

Electric Vehicles India

The mid-mounted motor is from Brose S MAG which produces 90Nm torque and it is in connection with a maintenance-free carbon fiber belt drive from Gates. If you are an EV manufacturer or EV Dealer or EV Supporter who want to share news. Also, Series 1 mentions mosh is quick, nimble and an absolute ripper.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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Our Genesis G70 interior in Seville Red with quilting on the seats and door panels was joined by black soft touch materials, perforated leatherette door inserts and patterned aluminum trim that was a nice respite from carbon fiber. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Red and ready. Hardware and software to help.

MPG 105
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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6 ToyotaCare Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Here are the important propulsion details. Lexus-like.

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