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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 greatest challenge for most electrical car manufacturers is to increase the overall range. ECOmove calls its carbon-fiber technology Qstrung.
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
Citroën is supplementing its range of electric LCVs with hydrogen technology to meet the needs of the 8% of companies required to make journeys of more than 300 km (186 miles) or lacking the time to recharge their vehicle during the day. Citroën says that the brand’s range will therefore meet all the needs in the segment.
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. PM and IM motors and a 510-km range. which both contribute to a combined range of up to 510 km (317 miles).
Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbonfiber. The new tank system can now hold 25 kg of natural gas, increasing the range in the CNG mode by 25%. The new natural gas Zafira Tourer will offer a range of up to 530 km (329 miles). Click to enlarge.
has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. To achieve the relatively long range from the relatively small battery pack, the partners used weight reduction, low aerodynamic resistance, an efficient drivetrain, low rolling resistance tires and energy-saving air-conditioning.
At the side view, inspiration has been taken from the Ariya’s fluid and efficient surfaces, exaggerated to a maximum in carbonfiber. Available 2023 Ariya models, range and pricing for the US. Powertrain/performance/range. Ariya Venture+ FWD. Ariya Evolve+ FWD. Ariya Premiere FWD. Ariya Premiere FWD.
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.
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.
The UK supermarket group Waitrose has introduced a fleet of CNG (compressed natural gas)-powered trucks with a range of up to 500 miles. They are the first in Europe to use twin 26-inch diameter carbonfiber fuel tanks which store gas at 250 bar pressure to increase range from around 300 miles to as much as 500.
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.
When it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2013, it's set to be one of the most advanced vehicles on the road--not least for its lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced plastic chassis. If you're a fan of electric cars, there's a fair chance BMW's i3 urban electric car is one of the vehicles you're most looking forward to in 2013.
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). miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC. The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9
Lightning Systems also announced it has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the product. Both the all-electric and the zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell range extender are available for heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.
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 first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts. The reduction in fuel consumption is even more pronounced at lower and mid-range engine speeds—i.e., the ranges which play an important part in everyday driving.
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. Additionally, the wind tunnel’s aerodynamic test capabilities will help increase the range and performance of the company’s future full-electric vehicles. Max Wind Speed.
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
displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). 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.
Developing systems to enable lightweight, compact, and cost competitive hydrogen storage will help make hydrogen fuel cell systems competitive in a wide range of portable and stationary applications, and enable longer driving ranges for a wider variety of transportation applications.
Furthermore, the motors function continuously within their optimum range of power and efficiency, enabling the vehicle to take full advantage of their power and to increase energy efficiency. Projected range for the Furtive eGT is: 360 km (224 miles) over an urban cycle (ECE15 standard).
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.
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.
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 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. Adaptive recuperation gives a further boost to the efficiency and range of the BMW iX.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the VISION EQXX electric concept car ( earlier post )—a highly efficient, sleek concept car capable of exceeding 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) on a single charge with an outstanding energy consumption of less than 10 kWh per 100 kilometers (efficiency of more than 6 miles per kWh). kWh/100 km (miles/kWh).
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. All figures relating to performance, energy consumption and range are predicted values based on the car’s current stage of development.).
With both CNG and gasoline tanks full, the trucks offer a range of more than 650 miles. The trucks use a 17-gallon Type 3 CNG tank made from composite material with aluminum liner and carbonfiber wrap. The vehicles feature a CNG-capable Vortec 6.0L Bosch supplies the fuel injection system. Fuel tank and fuel door.
Designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial fleets, the W-15 is believed to be the first plug-in, range-extended pickup truck built from the ground up by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. 0-60 miles per hour in 5.5 Automatic braking.
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.
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 milerange.
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).
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. Click to enlarge.
Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbonfiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. We [Toyota] will develop a wide range of vehicles to meet the diverse needs of customers. Earlier post.). Earlier post ).
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 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%
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
has received Letters of Intent from fleets totaling 2,150 of the Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickup trucks. The truck’s battery pack is expected to deliver 80-mile all-electric range and to achieve 75 MPGe while in all-electric operation. Workhorse Group Inc.
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.
At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Chevrolet introduced the Bolt EV concept crossover—a vision for an affordable, long-range all-electric vehicle designed to offer more than 200 miles of range starting around $30,000. Aero-optimizing features such as vented rear fenders also help contribute to range.
The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. At any given moment, the hybrid control module chooses the best suited operating mode with the focus on driving range. miles) on electric power. The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Click to enlarge.
Depending on the nature of the route, rider’s weight and degree of motor assistance utilized, a full battery charge will give a range of 25 – 40 kilometers (16 – 25 miles). Under braking and when riding downhill, the hub motor acts as a generator and supplies the battery with energy. It takes just four hours—or 1.5
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