Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 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 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).

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Mahindra Racing, the motor sports division of the India-based Mahindra Group, unveiled India’s first Formula E battery-electric race car, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h (140 mph), at Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

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 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 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277

Green Car Congress

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 frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Light 361

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Traction is provided by four 145 kW (195 bhp), 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) traction motors at each wheel for total drive power of 580 kW/780 bhp. The plug-in, electric drive supercar has an all-electric range of 110 km (68 miles) plus a potential top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), acceleration from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4

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Extended Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

In combination with a lighter body enabled by the partial adoption of carbon fiber 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.

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Li-ion Supplies Lithium Ion Batteries 291

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

Both of the car’s electric motors generate an output of 280 kW and 820 N·m (605 lb-ft) of torque; more than 4,900 N·m (3,614 lb-ft) are distributed to the rear wheels nearly from a standing start. The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from zero to 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6

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Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The eDrive system for the battery-electric i3 features an electric motor that develops 125 kW/170 hp with peak torque of 250 N·m.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2012

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 compact bicycle can be folded up quickly; the trunk of the BMW i3 Concept has room for two.

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BMW Concept Carbon Fiber Recharge 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

liter naturally aspirated engine with three electric motors for total power of 669 kW/910 hp, enough for acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.0 s and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), or up to 125 km/h (78 mph) under pure electric power. Asterion is based on a monocoque made entirely of carbon fiber.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

One vehicle axle (rear) is powered conventionally, the second (front) by two water-cooled 75 kW motors with integrated power electronics. Power from the Motor Generator Unit accelerates the carbon-fiber flywheel, which runs in a high-vacuum. In the process, the wheels drive the MGU.

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Audi Energy Storage Hybrid Diesel 304

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

The Empulse offers a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range and 100-mph top speed. As a result, these motorcycles now come with a water-cooled AC motor and fully integrated IET six-speed transmission, seating for two, regenerative braking and on board 3 kW, J1772 Level 2 charging capability. Brammo, Inc. Brammo Empulse R. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Carbon Fiber Financing 239

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring three UQM motors developing a combined 700 bhp (522 kW), the AEGT has a top speed currently limited to 300 km/h (186 mph). Shakedown was 26 July at the Motorland F1 race track.

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All-Electric Carbon Fiber Polymer Energy Storage 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The figures relating to motor output and energy consumption for the BMW iX M60 are predicted values based on the car’s current stage of development.). The BMW iX xDrive50 posts acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 The optimized aerodynamic properties that contribute to the car’s drag coefficient of just 0.25 seconds.

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Energy 418

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. In preliminary testing the NISMO RC produces 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 6.85 seconds and a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). —Carlos Tavares, chairman, Nissan Americas.

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Nissan Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Electrical 261

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The power output remains constant over the duration of the race, so there is no thermally induced de-rating—a major advantage of the electric motors with direct oil cooling developed by Porsche. The electric motor on the front axle produces up to 320 kW (435 PS) in race mode. Top speed is more than 300 km/h (186 mph).

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Porsche Concept Cars Electrical 417

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

TFSI and the transmission is a disc-shaped electric motor that produces 110 kW and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft). An intelligent management system controls the interplay of engine and motor on demand. In EV mode, just the electric motor operates; its high torque propels the show car with plenty of power, even outside of the city.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

million) will now benefit from Quimera aligning its existing vehicles, project pipeline, motor sports program and global strategic partner programs with the center. Three 231 bhp (172 kW) UQM electric motors deliver torque of more than 1,000 N·m (738 lb-ft). The center, with an R&D budget of €4 million (US$5.4

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Vehicles Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 252

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The Opel HydroGen4 features a fuel cell stack comprising440 series-connected cells that produce the electrical output to power the synchronous electric motor. 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). kg of hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2015

Teijin Limited announced that carbon fiber sheet pre-impregnated with matrix resin, or prepreg, made by Toho Tenax Co., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, is used in the lightweight body of a new 1.1 seconds, with 200 km/h (124 mph) coming in 5.4 seconds from a standstill.

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Carbon Fiber Croatia Singapore MPH 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2013

The EVE race car is powered by two 60 kW electric motors, one for each rear wheel. 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 carbon fiber body.

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber Italy 271

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. Cooling air for the battery is silently pulled in from the cabin.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

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. Even if a sharp object collides with the housing at 60 km/h (45 mph), the battery on the inside remains intact.

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Batteries Battery Production Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber 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. seconds.

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Alaska Fisker Carbon Fiber Convert 354

Green Car Congress

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 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. In January 2012, Opel will introduce a new natural gas ecoFLEX version of the Zafira Tourer—itself recently introduced at the 64 th Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The new Zafira Tourer 1.6 kilograms (7.2

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

For the fifth season of the championship, ZF has developed an electric driveline for Venturi that includes an electric motor as well as newly developed transmission and power electronics. seconds and has a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). The casing for the inverter is made entirely of carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

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Monaco Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 239

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). miles), e.g. in residential areas, the E-motor can power the Up!

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. The study’s two electric motors together produce 15 kW (20 hp) of continuous power and 47 N·m (34.67 mph) in 16.9 Top speed is governed at 100 km/h (62 mph).

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

TFSI and the transmission is a disc-shaped electric motor producing 110 kW and 400 N·m (295 lb-ft). In EV mode, only the electric motor is active. Top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph). The doors and fenders are made of aluminum, and the roof, the engine hood and the rear hatch are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. 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).

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

TFSI that outputs 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor with 70 kW (95 hp) peak power. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. The A6 L e-tron features a parallel hybrid system combining a 2.0 miles) on electric power.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

Lucid Motors announced that it has achieved a new mark in aerodynamic efficiency for its luxury electric car, the Lucid Air. —Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Motors. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

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Industry Industrial Carbon Fiber EV1 243

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

The e-tron houses two asynchronous electric motors (ASM) that produce up to 402 horsepower in boost mode. A more powerful, three-motor variant with fully independent rear torque vectoring is also under development. By comparison, an asynchronous motor’s rotor rotates slower than a synchronous speed.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Teslarati

JUNE 14, 2021

Musk’s updates came as a response to Tesla bull @ajtourville , who inquired if the carbon fiber sleeves of the Model S Plaid’s rotors are direct-wound or pressed-on. The Tesla CEO noted that with the Model S Plaid, “fiber is wound over rotor at high tension load.” We have to keep some secrets!

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