Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

consortium is developing a mobility concept for an efficient electric vehicle, making the design as light as possible while still delivering the best possible safety protection. EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). A prototype vehicle on the track from the Visio.M

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). In all-electric mode, it has a range of 50 km (31 miles) and a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The axle load distribution is 50:50. The setup is stiff, but offers adequate comfort.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

In combination with a lighter body enabled by the partial adoption of carbon fiber construction, the new buses will be able to operate continuously over increased distances—up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) on a full charge, at a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Audi introduced its crosslane coupé plug-in hybrid concept at the Paris Motor Show, saying that the vehicle provides a glimpse of the future shape of design, and automotive and drive concepts. The vehicle is based on a lightweight Multimaterial Space Frame and is powered by a dual-mode plug-in hybrid drive based on a purpose-designed 1.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and constructed as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbon fiber monocoque bodywork. Building on the unique exterior styling of the production Nissan LEAF, the 2-door race version was created by Nissan Global Design Center in Japan. inch shorter wheelbase, is 0.8

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

has announced pricing and production plans for the Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles and previewed the new design. The Empulse offers a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range and 100-mph top speed. The Empulse R uses carbon fiber for headlight shroud, front and rear fenders, top panel and the rear light housing.

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Green Car Congress

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. The body incorporates a core structure made of carbon fiber composite material. Click to enlarge. Weight Reduction.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

This unique AWD system launches the MOTION to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds with a top speed of more than 200 mph (322 km/h). The MOTION features extensive use of carbon fiber composite materials for its monocoque chassis and body. Only 50 MOTIONs will ever be produced.

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Carbon Fiber Motor Motoring Motors 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Power from the Motor Generator Unit accelerates the carbon-fiber flywheel, which runs in a high-vacuum. The energy emission process (boost) is defined by the minimum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) stipulated by the regulations, the race strategy selected, the throttle pedal movement and acceleration of the car.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The same material is used for the 26” wheels, which feature an innovative “Audi ultra blade” design with broad flat spokes for an optimized transmission of pedal power. The wheels weigh only 600 grams (1.32 lb) each.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2023

Responding to this trend, Fisker has designed Rōnin to accommodate five people while taking advantage of an electric vehicle’s layout to provide exceptional cargo capacity, a true rarity in the supercar world. Lightweight materials will also feature in the carbon-fiber 23-inch wheels. The Fisker Rōnin will also have a 17.1-inch

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Featuring three UQM motors developing a combined 700 bhp (522 kW), the AEGT has a top speed currently limited to 300 km/h (186 mph). The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber to make it lighter and more rigid. Shakedown was 26 July at the Motorland F1 race track.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

A lightweight design strategy also plays a major role in the car’s dynamic performance. The brake calipers grip large, carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire size is 285/30 R 21. The hexagonal single-frame grille also offers an outlook on future design of the sporty production models. Body and chassis.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In addition to a progressive design, the extremely low-slung, all-electric competition car features the characteristic lines of the sports cars from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Top speed is more than 300 km/h (186 mph). This means it is designed for a sprint race format distance of 25 to 40 minutes. Its total capacity is 82 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

s and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), or up to 125 km/h (78 mph) under pure electric power. Lamborghini continues to focus on weight reduction as a means to reducing CO 2 , for example through the investment in carbon fiber engineering, which also contributes to our quest for the best super sports car handling and performance.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With its completely newly developed design, the electric BMW iX is the first representative of a generation of cars intended to redefine the driving experience, the feeling of space inside and the relationship between vehicles and those on board. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

seconds and has a top speed limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). In addition, the separator allows for the highly compact design of the battery cells, which results in high energy density at a low weight. Evonik Industries is presenting the lightweight battery-electric Elise-E at the Car Symposium in Bochum.

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Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 250

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2013

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS are using an electric race car designed by electrical engineering students from the e-racing team at the Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences ( E.Stall ) as a platform to showcase novel solutions for electronic sensor and battery management systems.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

The AEGT all-electric GT racing car designed, built and tested in extreme conditions by Quimera, with technical supervision by Altran, features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and a powertrain delivering up to 700 bhp (522 kW). Top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph), with acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Carbon fiber, produced via artisan craftmanship in the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, is the principal structural element within the new car, used not only in the monofuselage and frame but also for many elements of the bodywork. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The company’s latest market entry is the Patrol 26 RIB, a carbon fiber electric boat with military-grade specs designed for security and government operations. Marine electrification specialist Voltari continues to deliver some of the sleekest and best-performing electric boats on the market today.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Turbo ecoFLEX delivers 110 kW (150 hp) with 210 N·m (155 lb-ft) of torque and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The new Zafira Tourer 1.6 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

seconds and has a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). In order to stay competitive in the fight for best lap times, we needed to make significant changes to the transmission design. The new concept has enabled us, once again, to reduce the transmission weight substantially; by nearly 40% compared to the previous season’s design.

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Monaco Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 239

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 cubic feet.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

Our aero team worked seamlessly with design and engineering counterparts, establishing aero efficiency as a core tenet of Lucid Air from its very inception, enabling us to achieve this new standard. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. Consisting of approximately 10% aluminum, it weighs about 15% less than a comparable all-steel design. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The aluminum spaceframe construction and the Carbon Cage’s use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the roof and at the sides and rear result in an intelligent material mix that increases rigidity at the same time as minimizing weight. The BMW iX xDrive50 posts acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The original Sport quattro, which made its debut at the 1983 IAA and was designed as a homologation model for the World Rally Championship, delivered 225 kW (306 hp). Top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph). 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.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

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. mph) in 16.9

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Lightweight design, encompassing the use of innovative materials, has allowed the unavoidable additional weight of the high-output hybrid drivetrain to be cancelled out in full.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2020

The Ford design team and RTR used many of the same tools Ford uses for its race cars and production programs. at 160 mph. The battery system is designed to be cooled during charging using a di-electric coolant, decreasing the time needed between runs. Mustang Mach-E 1400 has taken shape without rules.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2022

With Sport Mode engaged to unleash 610 bhp and Launch Control activated to release all 811 lb-ft of instantaneous torque, the BMW iX M60 will hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 This design method makes it possible to completely dispense with the rare earth metals required for magnetic components when manufacturing the rotor.

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BMW Motor Motoring Motors 243

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2009

The car will average 100 miles to the gallon and will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. Lightning Hybrids is keeping specific design details secret, pending US and international patent filings. Founded in 2008, Lightning Hybrids has designed two hydraulic hybrid cars. C d on the car is 0.20.

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