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BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7
Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle.
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. mph (PAS), according to the company. The bike has a range of 100 miles at 15.5
The production SUV will go on sale before the end of 2011. 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). In all-electric mode, it has a range of 50 km (31 miles) and a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph).
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.
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. Q2 2023 was Fisker’s first quarter with automotive sales revenue. Q2 results.
Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbonfiber. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Turbo ecoFLEX delivers 110 kW (150 hp) with 210 N·m (155 lb-ft) of torque and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The new Zafira Tourer 1.6 Click to enlarge.
The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch. In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime exceeds all competitors’ fuel economy ratings with EPA-estimated 55 city/53 highway/54 combined MPG. Pricing starts at $27,100.
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.
The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). All of Shanghai GM’s new energy vehicles, including the Sail SPRINGO EV, will be sold through an exclusive “Drive to Green” sales network.
of total BMW Group sales in the US. 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. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8
Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. The Audi e-tron SUV is the first all-electric SUV, having gone on sale in the US starting in May 2019. seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form. With a wheelbase that stretches 115.3
The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Fully electric vehicles accounted for just under 9% of total sales volumes last year, and this share is set to increase to 15% in 2023. Filling up the hydrogen tanks only takes three to four minutes.
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We’ve known the Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Chrysler 300 were on borrowed time, taking the range of V8-powered variants with them, and now the automaker has announced that the last of its Hellcat-carrying vehicles is going away: The Ram 1500 TRX is headed for the door after the 2024 model year, though the standard truck will remain on sale.&
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In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbonfiber” usually means big bucks. That means carbonfiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. Actually, it’s the same in the pedal bike industry, it’s just that e-bikes already start out more expensive.
With its eDrive technology, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph (120.7 The body structure with Carbon Core, first presented in the new BMW 7 Series, is the result of the BMW Group’s know-how in the industrial use of CFRP in the automotive industry. High-voltage lithium-ion battery.
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The e-Golf is currently on sale in Germany, and will be launched late this year or early next year in the US, initially in the ZEV (zero emission vehicle regulation) states (i.e., The e-Golf reaches a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) within 4.2 seconds, and 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.4 seconds, with top speed limited to 140 km/h (87 mph.
Ariel has announced the all-new Hipercar EV, or High Performance Carbon Reduction, that is scheduled to be available in 2024. seconds; 100 mph in 4.4 The Arial Hipercar EV is projected go on sale in 2024. Here is what we know so far. Four Motors: All Wheel Drive. The old gas version was a gas. Pricing and Availability.
With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).
second 0-62 mph!) The C63 AMG offers Mercedes Benz carbonfiber inserts, genuine sport seats, multifunctional steering wheels, illuminated door sills, not to mention fascinating AMG rims, which have become a staple offering in this class of cars. Then again, there is no need to wait until these cars go on sale in the U.S.
seconds with a top speed of 208 mph, all while being able to travel an estimated 50 miles on electric power. seconds with an electronically controlled top speed of 236 mph. Just three of the carbonfiber body and chassis 6.6-liter It can reach a 10,000 rpm, has a top speed of 210 mph with 0-60 in 2.7
The new Golf—the seventh generation of a vehicle that has been on sale since 1974 with sales totaling 29.13 Highly expensive materials like aluminium, magnesium or even carbon-fiber are therefore excluded in the Golf’s segment. World premiere of the new Golf in the New National Gallery in Berlin. Click to enlarge.
mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Every tank is made up of several layers: the inner tank made with gas-tight polyamide is wrapped in carbonfiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). With 550 N·m (405.7 mi)—i.e., about 6 kg.
Check out these great deals on e-bikes in Upway’s January sale – and Electrek readers get an exclusive $100 off with code ELECTREK. It’s a limited-time offer, so when February arrives, this sale ends. So, without further ado, check out four of Upway’s best-selling e-bike models below – and they’re available in the January sale now.
Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Tenways Black Friday sale and more. It appears as though this is indeed the 2024 Lectric Black Friday sale starting well ahead of time. JW Black e-bike, 20 MPH for 80-mile range: $1,099 (Reg. 1,415) XP Lite 2.0
Leading the official sales is the exclusive discount our readers are getting on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Home-Backup Station at a new $4,230 low. We’ve also got two weekend flash sales, the first being several Anker SOLIX solar generator and home-backup bundles at new low prices and starting from $1,399.
Starting off todays Green Deals is Ankers SOLIX winter sale that will be running through the rest of the week and taking up to 56% off units, including the bundle on the F2000 Portable Power Station with a backup transfer switch for your circuit breaker at $1,449 , among many others. Off-Road e-bikes and the XPedition 2.0
With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. 4-cylinder, it turns 0-60 mph times of 6.1 Toyota is celebrating more than 4 million cumulative 4Runner sales. of torque with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 5.5
It is joined by a three-day flash sale from Jackery that is taking up to $2,200 off popular power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $100. Then there’s also the Velotric Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $300 off e-bikes, with the Fold 1 e-bike also getting some free accessories at $1,199.
Aventon has launched another sale taking up to $500 off e-bikes and accessory/extra battery bundles that start from $999 , with Lectric’s ONE Long-Range e-bike also getting a price cut and $220 in free gear for $2,199. 1,899) 28 MPH for up to 60 miles Aventure.2 1,999) 28 MPH for up to 60 miles Aventure.2 Aventon’s Soltera.2
While there were several “announcements” of vehicles promised to come out sometime in 2026 and beyond, we will stick with what we saw at this year’s LAAS that will be on-sale sometime in 2025. Final pricing will be announced close to the on-sale date, but is estimated being in the mid-$30,000 range. liter VTEC four.
As planned, the smartphone specialist capitalized off its customer base of 20 million phone users in China, garnering over 50,000 orders in the first 27 minutes it went on sale, helping propel its market value by a whopping $4 billion. It can go 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a scorching 1.97
Closing out this weeks Green Deals is Tenways Valentines Day sale , which is taking up to $500 off its e-bikes with an additional $200 in savings taken off the order for two models together and their getting up to $307 in free gear on top of it all. These are the initial sale prices below.
Starting us off is the full Black Friday sale from Anker SOLIX that is taking up to $4,434 off units and bundles, like the C300 90,000mAh Power Stations that are returning to their lowest prices starting from $140. Heybike has launched its next weekend flash sale through Sunday that is taking its Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike to an $899 low.
Aptera Motors has unveiled its very first production car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), claiming that the model will be the only solar-powered vehicle on sale to the public when it launches.
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the NIU Mother’s Day sale that is taking up to 46% off a selection of electric scooters, like the KQi1 Pro Electric Kick Scooter at $270. MPH with a range of 15.5 to 10 MPH for 7-mile range: $210 (Reg. MPH for 24.9-mile MPH for 24.9-mile MPH for 40.4-mile MPH for 40.4-mile
Today’s Green Deals are once again overwhelmingly EV-minded, with Heybike’s Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike taking the lead at its $999 low and coming with some free gear, among the other models in the brand’s Black Friday sale. 1,499) 28 MPH for 45 miles comes with gift pack Ranger S Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $1,199 (Reg.
With Christmas right around the corner, we’ve already seen switches to new holiday sales during December’s first week. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early Christmas Hiboy EV sale , and more. More Heybike early Christmas e-bike deals: Mars 2.0
Todays Green Deals are headlined by Heybikes early bird preorder sale on its latest ALPHA All-Terrain e-bike , a first from the brands Galaxy eDrive System, at $1,599. Be sure to check out Heybikes full Valentines Day sale for more e-bike options especially if youd prefer a folding e-bike as the brands popular models start from $999.
It’s another day of Black Friday EV Green Deals, with MOD Bikes launching its vintage-inspired, limited-edition Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike as part of its ongoing sale for $3,499. Right behind it is another early Black Friday weekend sale from Heybike that has lowered costs on its Ranger S Folding e-bike to $999 , among others.
seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbonfiber roof, letting in the open air. But the base engine turning 0-60 runs in a quick 2.9
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