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JULY 22, 2020

Borealis, a supplier of polyolefin plastic materials for engineering applications in the automotive industry, announced the availability of Fibremod, its innovative carbon and glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) technology, for the North American automotive market. Fibremod PP carbon fiber (CF).

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Available Market 221

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

Today, acrylonitrile is used in the production of acrylic fibers for carpets, clothes, and fabrics, and in plastics such as food containers, and packaging materials. The high acrylonitrile yield allows us to propose a potential industrial process for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to renewable acrylonitrile and carbon fibers.

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Carbon Fiber Renewable Carbon Eaton 191

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MARCH 23, 2021

It contains carbon fiber that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and load-bearing material. The structural battery uses carbon fiber as a negative electrode, and a lithium iron phosphate-coated aluminum foil as the positive electrode. GPa, and tensile strength exceeding 300?MPa. Image: Marcus Folino.

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Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 416

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FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The completed engineering prototype of the Stage 2 rocket (the stage that will transit into orbital flight after launch) is made from a specially-formulated lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum composite and includes the world’s largest 3D printed rocket engine. The 3D printed engine.

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Engine Fuel Carbon Fiber Highlander 353

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MARCH 1, 2017

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have become the first to 3D-print aerospace-grade carbon fiber composites, opening the door to greater control and optimization of the lightweight, yet stronger than steel material. Click to enlarge. —fluid analyst Yuliya Kanarska.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Polymer Parts 150

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JULY 12, 2015

To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns. Ford, however, wanted more of a mass-production solution.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Shelby Ford 150

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

PD Glasseiden, a Germany-based producer of fiberglass; European Carbon Fiber GmbH; and the ForschungsCampus Open Hybrid LabFactory e.V., In the first step at a location in Chemnitz, Saxony, CarboSax will build a pilot line for the sustainable production of carbon fibers.

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Carbon Fiber Germany Carbon Production 150

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APRIL 6, 2021

Cornell researchers led by Lynden Archer, the Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering and the James A. Friend Family Distinguished Professor of Engineering, have been exploring the use of low-cost materials to create rechargeable batteries that will make energy storage more affordable. A paper on the work is published in Nature Energy.

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 454

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Nissan reports developing a new process that speeds up the development of car parts made from carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). While the benefits of carbon fiber have long been known, the material is expensive compared with other materials such as steel. Resin is then injected into the fiber and left to harden.

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Carbon Fiber Nissan Carbon Parts 291

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MARCH 9, 2019

Williams Advanced Engineering has developed a pair of innovative technologies that promise a step-change in the affordability of composite materials. The innovations from Williams Advanced Engineering aim to address these challenges to unlock the benefits of CFRP. Williams Advanced Engineering FW-EVX electric vehicle platform concept.

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Engine Carbon Fiber Affordable Manufacturer 265

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APRIL 25, 2013

If the energy in the flywheel is combined with the combustion engine’s full capacity, it will give the car an extra 80 horsepower. The combustion engine that drives the front wheels is switched off as soon as braking begins. The flywheel that Volvo Cars used in the experimental system is made of carbon fiber.

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Volvo Carbon Fiber Fuel Cars 354

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OCTOBER 25, 2014

Mercedes-Benz received two MATERIALICA Design and Technology Awards at the MATERIALICA 2014 trade fair for materials applications, surface technology and product engineering in Munich. The first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Diesel Cars 262

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

The VEGAN features an extremely durable lightweight reinforced aluminum (6061-T6) chassis that weighs under 31 kg and a reinforced fiberglass body with carbon fiber ribs that weighs under 23 kg.

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Pakistan Low Cost Solar Carbon Fiber 418

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MAY 14, 2023

Ford Pro, the company’s commercial vehicle (CV) and services division, will use the pilot to expand its conversion expertise, supported by on-site engineers and E-Transit specialists from the company’s Dagenham site and Dunton Technical Centre, in Essex, UK.

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Hydrogen Ford Fuel Carbon Fiber 434

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JANUARY 31, 2021

Powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912iS Sport fuel-injected engine with a 2,000 hr TBO, the vehicle has a flight speed of 100 mph and runs on either premium gasoline or 100LL airplane fuel.

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Light Carbon Fiber Legal Cars 397

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JUNE 19, 2021

Hydrogen fuel cell technology has the long-term potential to supplement internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrid systems and battery-electric vehicles within the BMW Group’s flexible drive train strategy, the company said. —Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber 482

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NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The vehicle, entirely made of carbon-fiber, maintains the same lines and contained mass of the original 4L, yet presenting new dynamic capabilities. AIR4 has been imagined, designed, engineered and assembled entirely in France, in the heart of Europe’s first technology park in Sophia Antipolis, on the Côte d’Azur.

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Carbon Fiber France Electric Electrical 418

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MARCH 26, 2014

Volvo Car Group and engineering company Flybrid Automotive, part of the Torotrak Group, have been conducting UK tests of lightweight Flybrid flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology. The test car applies flywheel technology to the rear axle, while the combustion engine drives the front wheels. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Carbon Fiber Fuel Vehicles 299

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MAY 20, 2022

Renault Scenic Vision has an all-new platform that is purpose-designed to fit all the components: the electric motor, hydrogen engine, battery, fuel cell and hydrogen tank. The engine is at the rear, so there is enough space for the 2.5 The fuel cell tank is made of carbon fiber from recycled paper waste.

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid 482

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

TFSI engine produces 96 kW (131 PS) and generates 200 N·m (147.5 The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

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MARCH 28, 2014

The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. Capstone also engineered the truck’s integrated hybrid drivetrain solution. Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience. Click to enlarge. Laydon Composites Ltd.; and Whiting.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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JUNE 18, 2012

Operating at the rear of all four Audi R18 cars was the latest evolution of the compact V6 TDI engine with VTG mono turbocharger that was used at Le Mans for the first time in 2011. The engine is a 3.7-liter The engine is a 3.7-liter liter turbocharged (boost pressure limited to 2.8 In the process, the wheels drive the MGU.

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Audi Hybrid Carbon Fiber Energy 337

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

To date, efforts have been invested in developing carbon fibers, carbon electrodes, porous carbon foam/scaffolds, and carbon nanosheets from asphaltenes.

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Waste Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Polymer 492

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MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Fan Specifications. Max Wind Speed.

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

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MARCH 30, 2023

An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

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JANUARY 22, 2018

In a paper in the journal Small , the team reports that the metal/metal oxide@N-doped graphitic carbon fibers—especially Co 3 O 4 —exhibit comparable ORR catalytic activity but superior stability and methanol tolerance versus the industry-standard platinum in alkaline solutions. —Tang et al. Tang et al.

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Carbon Fiber Fuel Polymer Carbon 244

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Supported by a grant from the Niche Vehicle Network, supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the project will adapt the design of the Yamaha Tricity 300 to replace its combustion engine with a fully electric powertrain with fast-charging capability and a targeted 100 mile operating range.

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Motorcycles Fully Electric Concept Electric Motorcycles 397

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JUNE 22, 2023

refined from the SuperVan 4, has undergone a complete redesign of aerodynamics specifically engineered to cut through the high-altitude air of the Pikes Peak atmosphere while increasing downforce—more than 4,400 pounds at 150 miles per hour. The SuperVan 4.2, to stay planted to the winding roads of the mountain.

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Ford Carbon Fiber Wind Electric 396

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JANUARY 3, 2023

The 1969 Bronco was customized from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive , an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions.

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Los Angeles Energy Carbon Fiber Li-ion 293

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JUNE 25, 2012

BMW has a track record of developing bodies made from carbon fiber. and 2-liter diesel engines to Toyota. Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners on the development of an advanced new rear-wheel drive hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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BMW Toyota Fuel Li-ion 326

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. 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.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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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 Rear view, with engine compartment with air intake labeled. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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MAY 14, 2019

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. —Bin Wei, Senior Manager of Lightweight Engineering at NIO.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Batteries Battery 207

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Williams Advanced Engineering showcased its latest low-carbon vehicle technologies at Cenex LCV2019 in the UK this week. This unique production process creates an engineered hinge embedded within a single composite preform of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Engine Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber 191

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APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. to flow through the radiator and into the engine compartment, allowing cooling. of the engine. A downspeed axle configuration using advanced engine. Active grill shutters (active based on temperature to maximize. consumption.

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San Diego Fuel Fuel Economy Jacksonville 281

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

—Gilles le Borgne, Executive Vice-President Engineering Groupe Renault. Optimized in carbon fiber to reduce weight and fuel consumption, the homologated tanks (350 and 700 bar) are produced at Faurecia’s new center of expertise for Hydrogen Storage Systems in Bavans, France.

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Hydrogen Light Commercial France 305

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SEPTEMBER 3, 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 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277