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has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining an FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness certificate for its Transition roadable aircraft. 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.
SGL Automotive CarbonFibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbonfiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In the next step, the facility in Moses Lake will convert the polyacrylic fibers into the actual carbonfibers.
LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbonfiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)
Groupe Renault and Faurecia will collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for hydrogen-poweredlight commercial vehicles. Starting at the end of 2021, Faurecia will supply hydrogen storage systems for a first fleet of light commercial vehicles.
ë-Jumpy Hydrogen, an electric van with a fuel cell and rechargeable batteries, is the first Citroën powered by this form of energy. The hydrogen fuel cell ensures the vehicle’s range, the battery being required in transition phases such as strong acceleration and gradients calling for extra power. Available in two sizes, M (4.95
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. The passenger compartment will be made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). A prototype vehicle on the track from the Visio.M Click to enlarge.
To source the new lightweight track-capable carbonfiber 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.
Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles. CarbonFiber or Lightweight Materials. Most critical is the cost of the carbonfiber.
The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbonfibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.
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. The fuel cell tank is made of carbonfiber from recycled paper waste.
ABB and Solar Impulse have formed a technology alliance under which ABB will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered airplane in 2015. The carbonfiber airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4m / 208 ft) and the weight of a small car (1,600kg / 3,527 lb).
The new ultra-light transmission with a carbonfiber housing held up to the Le Mans endurance test covering a distance of 5,151 kilometers in all four vehicles with no problems, the company said. The engine delivers power of more than 375 kW (510 hp) and torque of more than 850 N·m (627 lb-ft). The engine is a 3.7-liter
Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle.
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 carbonfiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.
In Tokyo, Nissan unveiled the new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor. Nissan plans to build six all-new LEAF NISMO RC vehicles to deploy around the world, so that fans can experience the power and excitement firsthand.
has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbonfiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). As the world’s largest manufacturer of carbonfiber, Toray has identified expansion of its CarbonFiber Composite Materials Business in the automotive field as one of its top priorities.
The prototype cycle—described by Audi as a high-end pedelec made for sport, fun and tricks—combines an electric drive and muscle power. LEDs are used for powerfullighting: the front light is integrated into the handlebar, the rear light into the seat. in) of travel.
The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s CarbonFiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbonfiber. CarbonFiber Technology Facility. Earlier post.)
WAVE is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics; an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain; electrified auxiliary components; and control systems. Electric Vehicle Mode: For use in urban areas, the truck will run on electric power alone until the battery state of charge hits 50%.
The e-tron powertrain delivers 515 kW (700 hp) of system power with 2.5 g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. Power flows via a modified eight-speed tiptronic to the quattro drivetrain, which features a sport differential at the rear axle.
(Aza compounds replace a carbon atom with a nitrogen atom; π-conjugated compounds have alternating single and multiple bonds in their structure.) Herein, we report the synthesis of such co-operative porous frameworks based on aza-fused CMPs and highlight their functions in supercapacitive energy storage and electric power supply.
The goal is to enable the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and specifically to provide adequate hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle, material handling, and portable power applications that meet the DOE hydrogen storage targets. kWh when manufactured in high volume; and.
Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbonfiber cab. Hybrid electric axle system for a power boost while climbing grades; an electric motor and axle replace. improved efficiency as well as good pulling power. power in the battery pack for the main 48 volt battery bank.
The NIO ES6 features dual motors in conjunction with an intelligent electric all-wheel-drive system delivering output power of up to 400 kW (544 hp), peak torque of 725 N·m and 0-100 km/h acceleration in as little as 4.7 The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbonfiber in its class.
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. The team of engineers and designers utilized the automotive industry’s reductive design approach to create the light-weight interior cabin, which is made of forged carbonfiber.
The goal is to enable the widespread commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and specifically to provide adequate hydrogen storage for onboard vehicle applications that meet the DOE hydrogen storage targets, as well as enabling early market applications such as materials handling equipment and portable power applications.
Assuming a mass-produced fuel-efficient vehicle, the FT-Bh body structure makes greater use of high-tensile-strength steel and does not require expensive materials such as carbonfiber for weight reduction. Reduced power consumption. Power consumption in the FT-Bh has been cut to half that of standard B-segment cars.
The motors are powered by a 1.6-kWh Made of carbonfiber and CFRP (carbonfiber-reinforced plastic), Mi-ray’s wedged body side is divided by an angled character line, with ambient lighting underneath. kWh lithium-ion battery that is charged through regenerative braking energy.
DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbonfiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance.
New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbonfiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. The high-energy battery pack is designed to deliver greater power from a smaller battery than those currently used in Lexus’ range of hybrid vehicles.
Both are equipped with an electric all-wheel-drive system, with combined output of 385 kW/523 hp in the BMW iX xDrive50 (electric power consumption combined in the WLTP cycle: 23.0 – 19.8 kWh/100 km) and 240 kW/326 hp in the BMW iX xDrive40 (electric power consumption combined in the WLTP cycle: 22.5 – 19.4 kWh/100 km).
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 carbonfiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles.
The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbonfiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L seconds), but it doesn’t feel as though it lacks for power or struggles at its higher speed range. The hybrid power unit. Click to enlarge.
These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of CarbonFiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer.
Its partner, the Life module, consists primarily of a high-strength and extremely lightweight passenger cell made from carbonfiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Indeed, this concept allows us to practically offset the extra 250 to 350 kilograms of weight typically found in electrically powered vehicles. The importance of weight.
350 to 700 bar) storage vessels are constructed using expensive high-strength carbonfiber, such as Toray T700S, in a composite matrix as an overwrap to contain the stress. An example of a possible solution is using fibers with mechanical strengths matching or exceeding the properties of aerospace quality carbonfiber (e.g.
The propulsion materials area works closely with other VTO technology areas to identify and meet requirements for materials needed to develop cost-effective, highly efficient, and environmentally friendly next-generation heavy and light duty power-trains. How light could you make vehicles? … The Mach-I has no spare tire.)
Through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance with the Energy Department, the Department of the Army is contributing an additional $3.7 Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of CarbonFiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). Liox Power. Ford Motor Company.
This, in turn, provides a compact size and a high level of performance, including the stack’s world-leading power output density of 3.1 The compact Mirai FC stack generates about 160 times more power than the residential fuel cells on sale in Japan. Middle layer: carbonfiber reinforced plastic (structural element).
The MOTION features extensive use of carbonfiber composite materials for its monocoque chassis and body. The light, strong and highly impact-resistant structure provides a two-seat cabin designed to accommodate drivers of above average size in a stylish, sophisticated and aerodynamically efficient design.
VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. mpg) for light trucks by 2025 (54.5 mpg light duty average, or 4.3
MOVE projects aim to engineer light-weight, affordable natural gas tanks for vehicles as well as to develop natural gas compressors that can efficiently fuel a natural gas vehicle at home. power the vehicle as well as compress natural gas for storage. transfer compressed natural gas more efficiently to light-duty. OtherLab, Inc.
Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbonfiber. In the case of 100% biogas propulsion, the carbon foot print is almost zero. Rather than using conventional steel gas cylinders, the engineers opted for advanced composite material including carbonfiber.
The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Electricity generation from variable renewable electricity sources (VRE) such as wind and solar power has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so. The German Balancing Paradox.
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