Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 186

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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. Carbon fiber interior components.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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MAY 19, 2015

Solvay is taking a “leadership role” in the development of the Polimotor 2 all-plastic automotive engine to be tested in a race car next year, demonstrating the company’s advanced specialty polymer technologies in light-weighting through metal replacement. Mustang engine, used a combination of carbon fiber, Torlon, epoxy, ceramic and metal.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Carbon Engine 150

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The BMW Group and the SGL Group already operate a joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (B Earlier post.). BMW AG will not seek a seat on the Supervisory Board of SGL Carbon SE based on the new investment. The carbon fibers produced in Moses Lake are being processed at facilities in Wackersdorf and Landshut.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Carbon Automobile Manufacturer 255

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With time still to go before expected US market launch in early 2022, and with the series development phase ongoing, BMW provided a first look ahead at the future BMW iX. The BMW iX is the first model based on a new, modular, scalable architecture on which the future of the BMW Group will be built.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

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MARCH 24, 2010

The three EN-V models unveiled in Shanghai represent three different characteristics that emphasize the nature of future transportation: Jiao (Pride), Miao (Magic) and Xiao (Laugh). Shanghai is expected to become one of the epicenters for the establishment of personal mobility solutions for the future, according to GM.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

The H2-Tech technology is based on the range extender concept, which makes it possible to carry a battery that is twice as light, for the same range, thus contributing to decarbonization beyond the electrification of the vehicle. Its interior design is a forward-looking study of future Renault interiors.

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid 482

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2010

has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). As the world’s largest manufacturer of carbon fiber, Toray has identified expansion of its Carbon Fiber Composite Materials Business in the automotive field as one of its top priorities.

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Automobile Carbon Fiber Parts Mercedes 210

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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. This becomes even more important as an element of vehicle design as Honda moves toward its electrified future. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. 5-Belt Aerodynamics Testing.

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

has been awarded a purchase contract from Daimler AG for ultra-light weight hydrogen storage tanks. Under this contract, Quantum will develop 10,000 psi (70 MPa) high capacity carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks that are designed specifically for potential use in future Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell electric vehicles.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 2001 Fuel 199

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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JANUARY 2, 2014

g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. The brake calipers grip large, carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire size is 285/30 R 21. Even the multifunction sport steering wheel points the way towards future sporty production solutions.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Incubator programs allow DOE to assess new technologies for potential to be on-ramped to future MYPPs. Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures. and/or heavy?

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbon fiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. Lexus Australia’s Tony Cramb said that LF-LC Blue is a demonstration of what the future may hold for sports cars. Lexus LF-LC Blue. Click to enlarge.

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Lexus Hybrid Concept Carbon Fiber 218

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Not too long ago Mercedes-Benz announced they would be making a carbon-fiber derivative of the next E-Class sedan, and now BMW has also announced it will use the material in its future models.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Cars 81

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JULY 19, 2022

We are taking the time to create a safe, light-weight commercial eVTOL that provides our future passengers with the security and comfort they find in their own cars. —Jaiwon Shin. Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers.

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Hyundai Concept International Motors 221

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MARCH 28, 2014

The trailer body is built almost exclusively with carbon fiber, including one-piece carbon fiber panels for the roof and sidewalls, saving nearly 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg) when compared to traditional designs. The trailer’s convex nose also enhances aerodynamics while maintaining storage space inside the trailer.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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OCTOBER 12, 2015

HRL Laboratories, LLC, a corporate research-and-development laboratory owned by The Boeing Company and General Motors, will develop new ultra-lightweight materials for future aerospace vehicles and structures under NASA’s Game Changing Development Program.

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Future Carbon Fiber Vehicles General Motors 150

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MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. In fact it combines full hybrid efficiency, advanced aerodynamics and ultra-lightness. Click to enlarge. Reduced power consumption.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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AUGUST 25, 2018

The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. Functional attachment parts made of carbon fiber such as the front splitter epitomize the cool and rational aspect of the philosophy. The same applies to the front trim designed as a display, including the continuous lighting strip.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Cars Concept 199

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan Motor unveiled a concept vehicle that embodies Nissan’s vision of the future of autonomous driving and EVs: the Nissan IDS Concept. The interior is illuminated by soft light. Interior lighting switches to blue, stimulating the ability to concentrate. All seats face forward. Exterior communication.

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Nissan Concept Future Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Private plates are easy to transfer from car to car, so even if you upgrade in the future, you can keep that custom touch. Whether you want a matte black finish, a glossy neon effect or even a color-shifting wrap that changes in the light, the options are endless. Aftermarket wheels can spice up your EV 2.

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Personal Electric Cars Cars Carbon Fiber 92

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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

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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

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JULY 2, 2010

At BMW Group’s Innovation Days: Mobility of the Future briefing in Munich, the company outlined its plans for the upcoming electric Megacity Vehicle (MCV), due onto the market in 2013 ( earlier post ), as well as the new LifeDrive architecture upon which the MCV is based. Carbon fibers are exceptionally tear-resistant longitudinally.

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BMW Design Carbon Fiber Vehicles 247

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MARCH 29, 2018

The all-electric, high-performance concept elevates and reimagines the “Athletic Elegance” design paradigm, while providing a vision of future Genesis product performance and technology. Underneath the carbon-fiber monocoque of Essentia is a high-density battery pack and multiple electric motors.

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New York Concept Carbon Fiber Battery 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

This means that future MOFs can be flexibly installed in the body structure. provides an outlook on future Mercedes-Benz telematic systems and driver assistance system. is also able to exchange information with other vehicles, a specially equipped infrastructure including traffic lights or warning signs and traffic control centers.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

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

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

If a single carbon fiber tears in the pressure tank, a sound wave is generated that travels through the fibers. The sensors detect this high-frequency sound wave, which allows them to determine the number of broken fibers. Acoustic emission and strain sensors detect damage in the tank.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Maintenance Carbon 221

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Some 160 engineers will research innovative materials and manufacturing processes for future vehicle, starting at the end of 2016. The concentration of light metal, castings, plastic and fiber composite expertise at a single location is unique in the world. BMW is investing about €20 million (US$22 million) in the center.

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BMW Design Carbon Fiber 2016 150

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Automobili Lamborghini, a member of the Volkswagen Group, unveiled its new design concept for a future Lamborghini electric super sports car: the “Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio”, developed in collaboration with two MIT laboratories. For this reason, the cooperation with Prof. Propulsion system.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Concept Design 150

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APRIL 22, 2010

Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG at the BMW Group Future Mobility Night 2010 in Beijing. Ultra-light and high-strength composite CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) will play a significant part in the materials mix, the company said. A Concept ActiveE is in the background. Click to enlarge.

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Mini E BMW 2013 Concept 199

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

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. The brake calipers grip large, carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire format is 285/30 R 21. The dynamic steering varies its ratio as a function of driving speed. cubic ft).

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost Carbon Fiber for Lightweight Materials. Projects will develop and integrate a suite of computational tools that can accurately predict precursors for low cost carbon fiber. Models will be validated using actual performance data.

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Vehicles Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Many of the components of the 695 kg (1,500 lbs) Volkswagen are based on those of the future New Small Family, an entirely new model series that is already scheduled for market launch in initial countries at the end of 2011; Volkswagen executives at the show said the Up Lite! Moreover, the Volkswagen is equipped with a Stop-Start system.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

The smart forvision is intended to showcase technologies for electric mobility of the future. Transparent solar cells covering the entire roof surface create the first light-transmitting roof that also generates energy. The transparent dyes of the solar cells are light-activated.

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Design Concept Energy Electric Vehicles 246