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The first prototype carbonfiber MonoCell, the tub that forms the main structure of McLaren’s cars, has been shipped from the company’s new £50-million (US$66-million) innovation and production center in Yorkshire to the McLaren Production center (MPC) in Woking, Surrey. First prototype carbon fibre chassis delivered from the MCTC.
Danish start-up ECOmove has developed a technology which it says makes it possible to manufacture a carbon-fiber chassis without using special equipment. The delivered chassis is for a 356 Speedster replica, making it possible to install a battery capacity for a claimed range of more than 500 kilometers (311 miles), Løkke said.
The Aptera solar-assisted EV will get a carbon-fiber composite body from the same supplier used by supercar makers, to aid in its quest for 1,000 miles of real-world range. Aptera recently announced an agreement with Italy's C.P.C. Group for supply of bodywork.
27 city EV, earlier post ) to create the T-Wave AR1, a concept EV two-seater to demonstrate the extreme weight savings possible with Toray’s carbonfiber composites. The T-Wave AR1 has a range of 185 km (115 miles) and a top speed of 147 km/h (91 mph). Toray has teamed up with Gordon Murray Design (creator of the T.27
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The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbonfiber in its class. Structural elements made of high-strength carbonfiber make the ES6 lighter and more solid. which both contribute to a combined range of up to 510 km (317 miles).
At the side view, inspiration has been taken from the Ariya’s fluid and efficient surfaces, exaggerated to a maximum in carbonfiber. 87 kWh battery, 238-horsepower AC synchronous motor, 221 lb-ft of torque, up to 300-mile estimated range. Ariya Venture+ FWD. Ariya Evolve+ FWD. Ariya Premiere FWD. Ariya Platinum+ e-4ORCE AWD.
Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbonfiber. The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles). Rather than using conventional steel gas cylinders, the engineers opted for advanced composite material including carbonfiber.
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The BMW i3 is the first of the BMW i vehicles constructed from the ground up primarily of carbonfiber to enter the US market. With 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque hybrid-synchronous electric motor, the fully electric BMW i3 is electrified by a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, good for 80-100 miles of emission-free driving.
All doors can be opened remotely by a smartphone, and the foldable, carbon-fiber hardtop will also be smartphone activated and automatically retract into the trunk, leaving some luggage space; additional luggage space will be available in the frunk. Lightweight materials will also feature in the carbon-fiber 23-inch wheels.
has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. The passenger compartment consists of carbonfiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. miles) for a single battery charge. miles) in extended range. million (US$13.7
MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets.
The custom Bronco SUV features a carbonfiber body and has been fully electrified with a 600-horsepower, dual-motor propulsion system featuring a 100-kWh battery and 235-plus miles of all-electric range. A 100 kWh, 400V Li-ion pack provides the ~235 miles of range.
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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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The UK-based wheel specialist from Dymag and composites wizards from Korea's Hankuk Carbon have announced the development of a line of hybrid carbon-fiber wheels for Hyundai’s N cars.& & Hyundai’s high performance N models are consistently excellent and frequently go the extra mile to cater to driving enthusiasts.
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miles in passenger vehicles and 435,000 miles for heavy?duty CarbonFiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbonfiber composites for lightweight structures. Most critical is the cost of the carbonfiber.
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Overall range of the scooter will be more than 160 km (99 miles), said Dr. Wei-Hsiang Lai, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at NCKU. liter hydrogen storage cylinders fabricated with carbonfiber reinforced plastics. Pegasus One. Click to enlarge. The vehicle added a 3-kW Ballard fuel cell and two 300-bar 6.8-liter
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EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The passenger compartment will be made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). engineers intend to investigate the feasibility of carbonfiber materials in ultra-compact cars suitable for series production.
The car features a carbonfiber tub, an integrated roll cage, and a racing suspension system. The cars come with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty from Shelby and keeps its Ford factory powertrain coverage, but The Blue Oval isnt involved in the cars production. No pricing is available for the base GT350 or the GT350R.
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For light-duty vehicles this means providing a driving range of more than 300 miles (500 km), while meeting packaging, cost, safety, and performance requirements to be competitive with current vehicles. In FY 2014, one area of focus was low-cost, high-strength carbonfiber precursors and advanced tank designs. Source: DOE.
In combination with a lighter body enabled by the partial adoption of carbonfiber construction, the new buses will be able to operate continuously over increased distances—up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) on a full charge, at a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). Load capacity is 72 passengers.
liters of fuel per 100 km (107 US mpg) on average and emits just 59 grams of CO 2 per km (95 g/mile). In all-electric mode, it has a range of 50 km (31 miles) and a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). On one fill-up of the 50-liter (13 gallon US) tank, the open two-seater can travel more than 1,000 km (621 miles).
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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 l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).
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The Empulse offers a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range and 100-mph top speed. The Empulse R uses carbonfiber for headlight shroud, front and rear fenders, top panel and the rear light housing. Brammo, Inc. has announced pricing and production plans for the Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles and previewed the new design.
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range of 200+ miles. CarbonFiber HRE racing wheels. Electric water pump, and axle-mounted Delphi alternator (leaving nothing but the crankshaft turning in the front of the engine) sending all that HP to the wheels. 2010 GM e-38 engine processor, calibrations via Fern at AFVTech. 4 10x33 Luxfer CNG cylinders, 10.4
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mile) track in 8:09.099 minutes. The ultralight car body of the Audi R8 e-tron is made primarily of aluminum, along with CFRP (carbonfiber reinforced plastic) components; the high-performance sports car weighs 1,780 kilograms (3,924 lb), despite the large battery. kilometer (12.9-mile)
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