Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 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). Under proposed standard for assessing fuel consumption of plug-in hybrids, it consumes a mere 2.2 The axle load distribution is 50:50.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai. The Mirai provides excellent everyday driving performance, for example accelerating from 25 mph to 45 mph in 2.8

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The aluminum spaceframe construction and the Carbon Cage’s use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the roof and at the sides and rear result in an intelligent material mix that increases rigidity at the same time as minimizing weight. The BMW iX xDrive50 posts acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Energy 418

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. 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).

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

seconds and has a top speed limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). It separates the anode reliably from the cathode and sets new standards for lithium ion cells in terms of cycle stability, performance output and safety by using additional components, according to Evonik. —Klaus Hedrich, Head of the Evonik Automotive Industry Team.

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Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Electrical Electric 250

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. When the new A4 Avant g-tron and the A5 Sportback g-tron come on market later this year, the e-gas offer as standard will apply to these models as well. mph) in just 8.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2013

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. Seuffer GmbH & Co.KG Peter Spies, group manager at Fraunhofer IIS in Nuremberg.

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Battery Batteries Carbon Fiber Italy 271

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 The high-strength, safe gas tanks made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) are located beneath the rearward structure. g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5

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Audi Gas Available Standards 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2025

That first Renault 5 Turbo (and a later 5 Turbo 2 variant) were powered by a turbo-4 engine mounted in the middle of the car and powering the rear wheels, instead of the front-engine, front-wheel-drive configuration of the standard 5. seconds and on a top speed of 168 mph, Renault estimates. inch digital instrument cluster and and 10.3-inch

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Motoring Motors Motor Carbon Fiber 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

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 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is fully bivalent—i.e. its performance figures are identical in CNG and gasoline modes.

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Gas Audi CO2 Gas-Electric 296

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2022

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 In addition, the BMW iX M60 comes as standard with an M-calibrated adaptive dual-axle air suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers.

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BMW Motoring Motors Motor 243

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

Our aero team worked seamlessly with design and engineering counterparts, establishing aero efficiency as a core tenet of Lucid Air from its very inception, enabling us to achieve this new standard. 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

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—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.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

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). kW charging station or a standard household outlet. More balanced power output with regenerative braking helps keep energy consumption at the lowest level.

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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 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 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. Click to enlarge.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Stelvio features extensive use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including carbon fiber for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, hood, wings, doors and the tailgate. Diesel reaches a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 liter diesel. The Stelvio 2.0

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SUV Carbon Fiber Diesel Gasoline-Electric 150

The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2024

second 0-60 mph time for the Turbo S E-Hybrid, making it two-tenths quicker than its Turbo counterpart. It improves on the standard Turbo’s top speed by seven mph, reaching 202 mph flat out, and the car sports a carbon fiber body kit that bumps downforce by 132 pounds. Porsche claims a 2.8-second

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Teslarati

JULY 21, 2024

mph), along with an acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 1.97 seconds (0-60 mph in ~1.9 Credit: Xiaomi | X Credit: Xiaomi | X Credit: Xiaomi | X The XU7 Ultra also sports a completely carbon fiber body, with a total weight of about 4,188 pounds. seconds), and 1,548 horsepower.

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Carbon Fiber MPH Germany Price 118

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

While specifications for the e-tron GT are subject to change, the e-tron GT concept is estimated to reach 62 mph from standstill in 3.5 seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form. By comparison, an asynchronous motor’s rotor rotates slower than a synchronous speed.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

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.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 3, 2024

What’s a competent off-roader if you can’t also do 0-60 mph in less than four seconds? seconds to 60 mph, and what will likely be a memorable trip up the Goodwood hill is what it sounds like. inch broader stance than the standard SUV. How does 626 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter

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Land Rover Carbon Fiber MPH SUV 103

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The charge port is standardized for the country of purchase. The on-board charger is located close to the traction battery. Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The production configuration of the pack was a bit challenging, noted Dr. Holger Manz, the head of the battery development department in Braunschweig, because of the need to fit in the space made available by the standardized MQB approach. Whereas on the standard Golf (1.6 The e-Golf reaches a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) within 4.2

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Battery Batteries MPH All-Electric 356

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 31, 2023

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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Carbon Fiber Production Dodge MPH 105

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The lightweight SP:01, which goes on sale in Asia and Europe over the coming weeks, combines a carbon fiber body with an aluminum chassis. Featuring a 285 hp / 210 kW electric motor, the car is fitted with a single-speed automatic transmission as standard, with the option of twin-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions.

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Detroit Azerbaijan South Africa Production 150

The Truth About Cars

JULY 29, 2024

The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 offers supercar levels of performance, and while it’s significantly more expensive than the standard car, it undercuts some of its most prominent competition by a large margin. GM quotes a 215-mph+ top speed and a sub-ten-second quarter mile time. Its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 26, 2024

The car is targeting a more than 215 mph top speed and a sub-ten-second quarter mile time. The standard car gets Magnetic Ride dampers and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rears. Chevy said the LT7 engine makes 1,064 horsepower and a massive 828 pound-feet of torque, all without hybrid power.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Carbon fiber accents highlight the dash, door panels, and center console, and Alfa equips a Harman Kardon sound system. The vehicles also come standard with the Active Assist Plus Driver Group, which brings several safety features, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, and more.

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Carbon Carbon Fiber North America MPH 104

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 15, 2009

Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. Listen to what Elon says: “The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds for the standard Roadster. Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. The Roadster Sport delivers 15 percent more peak power and does 0-60 mph in 3.7

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

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).

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 6, 2024

AMG’s Speedshift nine-speed transmission and 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system are both standard on the CLE53, as is rear-wheel steering designed to help when making turns under highway speeds. Mercedes estimated a 0–60-mph acceleration time of 4.3 Mercedes estimated a 0–60-mph acceleration time of 4.3

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Convert Mercedes Aston Martin Carbon Fiber 105

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Like in Formula 1, the driver sits in a carbon fiber monocoque complying with the latest FIA safety standards. Top speed on the city street circuits is about 225 km/h (140 mph). Two roll bars and CFRP crash structures at the front, rear and sides provide maximum safety.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The passenger cell forms the core of the Life module, which is built from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The sportiness and comfort of the BMW i3 Concept Coupe can be best experienced in the standard COMFORT setting. Not only is the accelerator mapping modified, maximum speed is also limited to 90 km/h (56 mph).

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