Green Car Congress

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

AUGUST 14, 2014

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). This project will develop, integrate and implement predictive models for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites that link the material design, molding process and final performance.

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3 Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles. mpg) for cars and 203 gCO 2 /mi (43.7 Powertrain friction and wear reduction. Advanced technology powertrain 2 (ATP2).

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

In collaboration with KraussMaffei, Henkel has developed a process for the manufacture of components based on glass or carbon fiber and using high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) technology that creates a surface quality good enough for automobile exteriors.

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Carbon Fiber Production Carbon Manufacturer 186

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 XL1 has no power steering, but is very nimble and easy to control due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight. Materials and weight. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Between 1,800 and 2,250 rpm the 55 kilogram light turbo-diesel direct injection engine delivers 120 N·m (89 l b-ft) maximum torque. In both cases, the technical package includes exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter. The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbon fiber.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mods include a carbon-fiber louvered rear window, carbon fiber sail panel, a GT4-style wing, modified tail lights, Alcantara steering wheel, rear subwoofers, front tweeters, and Recaro seats. The intake, exhaust, clutch, flywheel, and shifter are all modded.

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2011 Carbon Fiber Wisconsin Cars 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2). This project will design, develop, and demonstrate an ultra- light hybrid composite door and utilize predictive engineering (PE) to identify robust material and process design cycles. Vehma International of America. Clemson University. Area of Interest 3).

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials. In order of priority, low temperature exhaust after-treatment catalysts are needed for the reduction of Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ), Carbon Monoxide (CO), or unburned hydrocarbons (HCs) from internal combustion engines. Innovative Engine Boosting Technologies. Advanced Manufacturing.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

These platforms give greater manufacturing flexibility and a more robust implementation, as well as achieving a very light, functional, safe body with enormous structural rigidity. TGI EVO benefits from a third high-strength steel CNG tank, to add to the two new composite carbon fiber tanks located under the trunk floor.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo Fuel North America Waste 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration. less than a baseline structure.

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 6, 2024

An optional carbon-fiber spoiler added $950 and 19-inch copper wheels cost $2,186. Save for the trio of large exhaust outlets and the probably not necessary optional carbon-fiber spoiler, there's little of the "boy racer" styling of the Civic Type R. The exhaust note is fine, but unremarkable.

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Acura Carbon Fiber Honda Exhaust 102

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Furthermore, their single-scroll design allows for more efficient collection of exhaust as it escapes from within the cylinders. Intake and exhaust variable cam timing (VTC) is deployed to provide an excellent balance of high power, torque, fuel economy, and emissions. With the newly designed twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Demonstrate the joining of steel to aluminum and aluminum to carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using the existing spot welding infrastructure. Develop new coating and adhesives that enable carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic/aluminum closure panels and validate corrosion testing methods. Federal funding.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Even the fake-exhaust system sounded good at part throttle is it throttle in an EV? In fact, I found myself enjoying the R/T best in cruise mode, fake exhaust banished. Dodges fake exhaust sounds better on the Scat Pack in just about all situations, but should you want to cruise in silence, you can. Hold on and steer.

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Dodge Exhaust Arizona Phoenix 109

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

Instead, I struggled to make this beast fit into urban parking spaces and alleyways while seemingly watching the fuel gauge march from full to empty just during the amount of time it takes to be stopped at a red light. The exhaust drowns it out, after all. I mean, 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque cures a lot of ills.

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F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 102

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 90

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. Advances for the Production of Low Cost Electric Drive Vehicle Motors. Enabling Technologies for Engine and Powertrain Systems.

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Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid 150

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 21, 2024

Those are European specs, however, and America’s car may come with a bit more horsepower, and Audi gave the RS 3 a new exhaust for even more of that sweet five-cylinder sound. Audi installed new daytime running lights, new taillights, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser. The RS 3’s U.S.

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Audi Carbon Fiber Exhaust Light 57

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Other mods include upgraded headers, exhaust, flywheel, clutch, a cat-less downpipe, midship and front and rear bracing, carbon-fiber strut-tower bars, modified springs and shocks, performance brake rotors, steel-braided brake lines, and an MR2 luggage set. Click here to check it out.

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2003 Toyota Carbon Fiber Cars 57

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2024

Out back, there's an exhaust system that's unique to the RHO -- it has true dual pipes and a low-restriction system. The headlights are also LED, along with the front marker lights -- some of which are integrated into the front hood scoop. A full-time active transfer case from BorgWarner has a low range of 2.64:1

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Carbon Fiber Water Exhaust Miles 104

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. One of the most annoying thing about cars that pretend to be a sports sedan, but really aren’t, is their faux or overpowering exhaust note.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

The steering is a mix of artificial lightness and appropriate weight. My test car came with options like a driver-assist package (cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors), a premium paint job, carpeted floor mats, and carbon-fiber mirror caps. The flaws remain, too.

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Toyota Carbon Fiber Nissan Cheap 95

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The twin, horizontal kidney grilles, with LED surround lighting, has the narrowest of narrow LED daytime running lights squinting from the upper outer edges of the fenders. The slim LED accent lights above the A pillars add an interesting touch. The ambient lighting can be set to any of the three M colors–red, blue or violet.

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BMW PHEV Los Angeles Plug-in 80

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

If all of this wasn’t enough, Dodge is equipping the Charger Daytona SRT with something called a Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system where an amplifier and speaker, located in the rear end, produces a 126 dB roar that mimics the Dodge SRT Hellcat. There is a similar boost feature on the Kia EV6 that we have tried and it is a blast!

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Dodge Concept Carbon Fiber All-Electric 94

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

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

inch screens for instruments and infotainment, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Burmester audio, the MBUX infotainment system, power-folding side mirrors, interior ambient lighting, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof. Standard features included the dual 12.3-inch

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy Price 92

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. The wide and low stance is enhanced by the LED head lights and daytime running lights. Very satisfying.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Carbon Fiber 87

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. This adaptive system, which amplifies the sound, has exhaust settings such as sport and track, making for a pleasant reminder you are driving a high-performance car. When it is go-time, the turbocharged 2.3L

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow functioning grille in the lower fascia. The dual-level horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender onto the hands-free power trunk lid that sports the subtle G70 and 3.3T A statement. Red and ready.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

That front-drive mode gets the car a green light in cities like London and Rome as they begin to bar polluting cars from their downtown areas. You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 95

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow lower grille in the fascia. The dual-level horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender onto the hands-free power trunk lid where G80 and AWD 3.5T The lower edges of the fascia find dual horizontal exhaust ports.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. Small consumers such as control units or lights will, however, remain in the 12-volt system well into the future.

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Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing. Tech Abounds.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 If you live for the sound of a rumbling, crackling exhaust and the smell of gasoline and burning rubber, then the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is for you. Changes include new head and tail lights, front and rear bumpers and newly designed 19-21-inch wheels. The biggest changes for 2025 are the available 84.0

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Los Angeles Auto Acura Concept 78