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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

Green Car Congress

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. Click to enlarge.

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Gocycle unveils new images of its premium, lightweight belt-drive cargo electric bike

Baua Electric

It’s a rare case of racecar design and technology meets minivan utility, shuttling around kids and cargo in a lightweight and stylish package. Crafted from carbon fiber, it’s lightweight yet incredibly strong. With all that said, you didn’t expect a premium carbon fiber automatic-shifting e-bike like this to come cheap, did you?

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BMW M5 Touring Becomes America's First M-Wagon

The Truth About Cars

Despite having fallen out of favor with the average American decades ago, due to the rise of the minivan, station wagons have remained coveted by U.S. That’s all before you have to decide on the upgraded tech packages, optional carbon fiber components, or the executive package. automotive enthusiasts.

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Event: 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show

Clean Fleet Report

This high-performance, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa or convertible sports car, which features a carbon-fiber aero package, is powered by a 5.5-liter Deliveries to your local Acura dealer will be in early 2025. liter flat-plank crankshaft V8 producing 1,064 horsepower (hp) and 828 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)