Carbon Fiber Economy Fuel Economy Tech 
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2014
Ricardo’s TorqStor high speed flywheel energy storage technology ( earlier post ) has been selected to receive the SAE Tech Award, as one of the top five technologies to be on display at the SAE World Congress 8-10 at the COBO Center, Detroit. Ricardo’s TorqStor. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 13, 2012
These projects include the development and validation of modeling tools to deliver higher performing carbon fiber composites and advanced steels, as well as research into new lightweight, high-strength alloys for energy-efficient vehicle and truck engines. Fiber Thermoplastic Composites. carbon fiber thermoplastic composites.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Stelvio features extensive use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including carbon fiber for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, hood, wings, doors and the tailgate. Alfa Romeo Stelvio initially offers a choice of a 280 hp, 2.0 Turbocharged gasoline engine and a 210 hp, 2.2-liter liter diesel.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2014
The reduced fuel consumption will extend the effective range of the turbo vehicle. By the end of Phase II, Mainstream plans to demonstrate a production-ready prototype that exceeds DOE targets for fuel economy, operating range, and cost. Nextech Materials. NO x Sensor for Diesel Engine Emissions Systems.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2012
In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. Aluminum components in the load-bearing structure and exterior skin, as well as the high-tech steels used in the occupant cell, make the body significantly lighter.
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). The new BMW i8 Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds (preliminary).
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 23, 2021
This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L This car begs to be driven with great elan , so real world driving will use more fuel.
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