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MARCH 6, 2017

At the Geneva Motor Show, INFINITI is unveiling the Project Black S concept, exploring the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring on-road technology inspired by Formula One. liter twin-turbo V6 engine, and VC-Turbo, the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine. Earlier post.).

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Infinity Carbon Fiber Hybrid Concept 170

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

The Fraunhofer team developed their crash-safe battery housing as part of a project with the Artega GT, a sports car that was modified into a prototype with an electric drive, in which the electric motor is located in the rear. Currently, steel components are welded together to make battery housings.

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Batteries Battery Production Carbon Fiber 273

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Mercedes-AMG plans to begin production of the SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar ( earlier post ) in 2013, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG during the company’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show. SLS AMG E-CELL Click to enlarge. —Dieter Zetsche.

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2013 Production Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber 231

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company. This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. drop-in replacement fuels).

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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JUNE 9, 2016

Due in large part to its compact size and use of light-weight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) in its construction, the sustainable, fully-electric BMW i3 has a tight turning radius and the agility needed to navigating congested city streets. Agile and engaging to drive, the BMW i3 is ideally suited for dense urban areas.

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BMW Los Angeles Supplies Carbon Fiber 150

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APRIL 2, 2020

In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback. The e-tron houses two asynchronous electric motors (ASM) that produce up to 402 horsepower in boost mode.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

General Motors. This project will utilize a systems approach to design and demonstrate an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites door assembly through the integration of unique designs, novel materials, and manufacturing technologies and joining/assembly of subsystems. Description. Federal funding.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

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JULY 22, 2013

The BMW i3’s 170 horsepower (127 kW) and 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) of torque hybrid-synchronous electric motor, developed and produced by BMW, is electrified by a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, good for 80-100 miles of driving. Sustainable materials are also used for the BMW i3 interior upholstery and trim.

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BMW Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Germany 210

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

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APRIL 23, 2012

TFSI that outputs 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor with 70 kW (95 hp) peak power. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is located in a collision-protected space at the rear of the vehicle. Audi has already launched electrified drive systems in volume production with full hybrid models with lithium-ion battery technology.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and constructed as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbon fiber monocoque bodywork. Building on the unique exterior styling of the production Nissan LEAF, the 2-door race version was created by Nissan Global Design Center in Japan. inches) lower than the production Nissan LEAF.

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Nissan Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Electric 261

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. The motor produces maximum torque of around 250 N·m (184 lb-ft).

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

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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. General Motors.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

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JUNE 12, 2011

The production SUV will go on sale before the end of 2011. The Audi e-tron Spyder features two asynchronous electric motors driving the front wheels with a combined 64 kW (87 hp) of power and 352 N·m (260 lb-ft) of torque. The V6 is currently making its production debut in the A6 Avant. kWh of energy.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power. The lithium-ion battery differs from the batteries that equip Renault’s Z.E.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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MAY 11, 2012

The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor is located at the lowest point on the frame and drives the bottom bracket shaft directly; the rear wheel is driven by a chain. The electric motor generates a maximum output of 2.3 The lithium-ion battery is housed in the frame; it weighs about 5 kg (11.02

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

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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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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Audi is presenting the second generation of its high-performance R8 sports car at the upcoming Geneva show, featuring new V10 engines, newly developed quattro drive, and a new multimaterial Audi Space Frame (ASF) combining aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). seconds, with a top speed of 330 km/h (205.1

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Audi Li-ion MPH Range 150

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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 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 kWh Li-ion battery pack. inches tall.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This limited production luxury sedan (1,500 units worldwide) ceased production in November 2021, and ushers-in a new era for the Polestar brand seeing only all-electric cars and SUVs going forward. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter,

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 75

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MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Earlier post.).

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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MAY 14, 2015

Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 In the Golf GTE Sport, the four-cylinder unit is assisted by two electric motors, each producing 85 kW. When a defined minimum charge of the Li-ion battery pack is reached, the 1.6

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

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JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack consists of 52 modules. Earlier post.) seconds; and a driving range of up to 450 km (279.6

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Battery Batteries Li-ion Audi 150

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. 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. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The Audi prologue Avant uses technology which is close to series production. TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant delivers a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), while the electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. The lithium-ion battery pack in the rear storing 14.1

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., earlier post ), which Mercedes-Benz is examining in parallel with further development of the current lithium-ion battery and research into lithium-air technology. Click to enlarge. Fuel cell system. kilograms and is protected against the consequences of accidents. The stack in the F 125!,

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Fuel 334

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JANUARY 13, 2016

Like its production-bound sibling the e-tron quattro battery-electric vehicle, the h-tron concept is based on Audi’s second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB evo, earlier post ). The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 Intelligent lightweight design and innovative production technology also play a key role in the construction of the soft-top. kWh (net energy capacity: 9.4

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi unveiled the e-tron. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. The 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables a range of approximately 248 kilometers (154 miles) (NECD combined cycle).

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

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AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. Prototype BMW i8 at the track. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. In addition to applying and validating new techniques at a production-relevant scale, this AOI supports rigorous development of joining process-structure models and characterization of joints at a quality suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

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MAY 25, 2015

seconds, and a driving range of 450 km (280 miles)—is based on the multi-material Space Frame of the second-generation production R8. The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure. R8 e-tron piloted driving.

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Audi Asia MPH China 150

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

By 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ entire product range will be electrified. kWh/100 km) into series production. The large lithium-ion battery delivers up to 51 km (32 miles) of range in the NEDC. Two carbon-fibre-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold 4.4 Production. kWh battery (gross, 9.3 consumption 0.34

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

The production version of the i3. In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

At this year’s IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz is presenting preproduction models of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL ( earlier post ). kWh (net) lithium-ion battery (13.8 Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4.4 miles) in the NEDC. miles) from the 9.3

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug Fuel 186

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JUNE 10, 2015

The body structure features the Carbon Core, a product of the transfer of technology from the development of BMW i cars. The energy for the electric motor is drawn from a lithium-ion high-voltage battery housed underneath the rear seat where it is well-protected in the event of a crash.

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