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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
The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbonfiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. 110,000 square feet • 1/8-mile wind tunnel circuit. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph). mph (310 km/h).
With a projected 0-60 mph time of approximately two seconds and a 170 mph (275 km/h) top speed, Rōnin should be able to match up with or surpass any supercar currently on the market while also delivering tremendous range. Lightweight materials will also feature in the carbon-fiber 23-inch wheels.
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.
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). The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC.
The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). liters of fuel per 100 km (107 US mpg) on average and emits just 59 grams of CO 2 per km (95 g/mile). The axle load distribution is 50:50.
The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. 310 km (193 miles) over a combined cycle (NEDC standard).
Featuring a lightweight, ultra-strong monocoque carbonfiber frame, the CrownCruiser e-bike comes with a rider recognition anti-theft defense, GSM location tracking, and Bluetooth, complimented by a powerful app that tracks riding statistics. The bike has a range of 100 miles at 15.5 mph (PAS), according to the company.
mile) track in 8:09.099 minutes. The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from zero to 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 Its top speed is normally limited to 200 km/h (124 mph); 250 km/h (155 mph) was approved for the record-setting lap. Racing driver Markus Winkelhock piloted the sports car around the demanding 20.8-kilometer
The Wind Explorer pilot vehicle is a two-seated electromobile that weighs just 200 kg (441 lbs) and with a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles) per battery charge. The bodywork consists mainly of a carbonfiber composite with ROHACELL structural foam from Evonik Industries.
has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The passenger compartment consists of carbonfiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. million (US$13.7
Based on engine power and gear ratios, the estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 2.5 seconds, with 0-100 mph in less than 5 seconds. range of 200+ miles. CarbonFiber HRE racing wheels. At the same time, the team expects to hit an emissions target of EPA bin 3, according to Kevin Fern, president of AFVTech.
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.
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.
grams per mile). The Multimaterial Space Frame of the compact Audi crosslane coupé comprises three materials: aluminum, carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). The Audi crosslane coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 miles) in the electric mode.
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. Brammo Empulse R. Click to enlarge. for 72 months at $303, 6.9% financing for 60 month at $334 and 3.9%
The Teijin Group recently unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbonfiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester. The body incorporates a core structure made of carbonfiber composite material. Click to enlarge. Weight Reduction.
The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30% increase over the first-generation Mirai. The Mirai provides excellent everyday driving performance, for example accelerating from 25 mph to 45 mph in 2.8
The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). In “Pedelec” mode, the cyclist is supported by the electric motor that then makes speeds of up to 80 km/h (50 mph) possible and delivers a range of 50-70 kilometers (31-44 miles).
Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbonfiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.
Because the electric hub motor only assists the rider’s pedaling up to 25 km/h (16 mph), the BMW i Pedelec Concept does not need to be insured or registered, no licence is required to use it, and the rider does not have to wear a helmet.
The drive technology’s efficiency paired to the latest battery cell technology results in WLTP-calculated ranges of up to 630 kilometers (391 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive50 and up to 425 kilometers (264 miles) in the BMW iX xDrive40. The BMW iX xDrive50 posts acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 kWh/100 km).
The 73kW/100hp engine unit delivers an acceleration rate of 0 to 100 km/h in twelve seconds with a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Three high pressure tanks made from carbon-fiber composite material can hold up to 4.2 This provides an operating range of up to 320 kilometers (199 miles). kg of hydrogen.
CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in gas mode. Developing 81 kW (110 hp) and 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) of torque, the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph), with 0 to 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) taking 11 seconds. The five-door car consumes on average less than 3.5
The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbonfiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
s and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), or up to 125 km/h (78 mph) under pure electric power. All-electric range is 50 km (31 miles). Asterion is based on a monocoque made entirely of carbonfiber. Conceived and developed entirely in-house by Lamborghini, Asterion’s hybrid system combines a V10 5.2-liter
This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight CarbonFiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.
g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. kWh lithium-ion battery pack at the rear—enough for up to 50 km (31 miles) of all-electric driving. The brake calipers grip large, carbonfiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire size is 285/30 R 21.
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).
The racer can reach a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph); two lithium polymer batteries with a combined capacity of 8 kWh support a range of 22 km (13.7 EVE’s compact design is built on a tubular steel space frame housed within a carbonfiber body. The EVE race car is powered by two 60 kW electric motors, one for each rear wheel.
The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. miles) on electric power. In designing car bodies, developers will intelligently use new combinations of materials, including carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept.
The new Lightning Systems zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the LightningElectric Ford Transit has been developed in partnership with several industry partners and will extend the range of the LE 50 to over more than miles.
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). With its battery fully charged, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder can cover up to 30 kilometers (19 miles) on electric power alone. mpg US) in the European test cycle.
The outer skin of the show car is made of carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. mph) in 16.9 It reaches 60 km/h (37 mph) in around six seconds. Top speed is governed at 100 km/h (62 mph). It takes roughly 1.5
liters per 100 kilometers (94 mpg US )—a CO 2 equivalent of 59 grams per kilometer (95 g/mile). The Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone. Top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph). seconds with fuel consumption of 2.5 System torque is 800 N·m (590 lb-ft). Design elements.
Lucid achieved this milestone by devoting as much attention to aerodynamic efficiency as it does to the advanced electric powertrain that is developed entirely in-house, to endow the Lucid Air with more than 400 miles of range per charge in real-world driving.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E A 70-kwh battery pack affords what Renault estimates as approximately 250 miles of range on the European WLTP testing cycle, which generally produces higher number than the EPA cycle, or “several hot laps” of a racetrack. seconds and on a top speed of 168 mph, Renault estimates.
In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbonfiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. starting in May 2018.
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 carbonfiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). mph) or 250 km/h (155.3 The R8 e-tron 2.0
The car will average 100 miles to the gallon and will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds. A small carbonfiber accumulator operating between 5,000-7,000 psi will provide for braking recovery energy storage, and will provide power for a full throttle launch to 60 mph in under 5.9
This e-tron accelerates from 60 to 120 km/h (37 - 75 mph) in 5.1 The top speed is limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). The car has a potential operating range of up to 250 kilometers (155 miles) on the NECD. 248 kilometers (154 miles). 250 kilometers (155 miles). 4,500 N·m (3,319 lb-ft). 2,650 N·m (1,956 lb-ft).
With Sport Mode engaged to unleash 610 bhp and Launch Control activated to release all 811 lb-ft of instantaneous torque, the BMW iX M60 will hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 Range is (preliminary EPA estimate) about 280 miles. The two motors of the BMW iX M60 operate on the principle of a current-energized synchronous machine.
miles), e.g. in residential areas, the E-motor can power the Up! The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbonfiber. The Volkswagen concept has a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.5 Lite was designed to operate without any TDI propulsion at all. Lite all by itself.
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