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MAY 6, 2024

If you’re hoping to purchase a drop-top vehicle from a manufacturer that doesn’t specialize in six-figure automobiles, this probably isn’t the best period in history to be shopping. However, you can get a little more from the vehicle for 10-second stints thanks to an over-boost feature. seconds for the CLE53 Cabriolet, or 4.1

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Convert Mercedes Aston Martin Carbon Fiber 105

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AUGUST 20, 2022

With this vast power and the enhanced delivery afforded by the twin rear-drive unit, Lucid Air Sapphire will accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in less than two seconds, from zero to 100 mph in less than four seconds, and the standing quarter mile in under 9 seconds.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 195

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Over the standard cycle the A4 Avant g-tron with S tronic uses 3.8 The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 Audi offers this fuel for three years as a standard feature to customers ordering a g-tron model by 31 May 2018. g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5

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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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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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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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Industrial Industry Carbon Fiber EV1 243

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JANUARY 22, 2014

million to projects to to accelerate research and development of new vehicle technologies. These areas of interest apply to light, medium and heavy duty on-road vehicles. Vehicle components requiring ultra-high strength such as the B-pillar or rocker/sill must often use high strength steel which limits total vehicle weight reduction.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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JUNE 2, 2021

The BMW iX is the BMW Group’s new technology flagship, offering a new take on the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. The standard chassis technology for the BMW iX comprises a double-wishbone front axle, five-link rear axle, lift-related dampers and an electric steering system with Servotronic function and a variable ratio.

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BMW Carbon Fiber All-Electric Energy 418

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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. seconds and believe the 203 mph top speed quoted by McLaren. We held on for 0-60 in 2.8

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Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning Carbon 89

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. 310 km (193 miles) over a combined cycle (NEDC standard).

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2013 Production MPH Motor 342

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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

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JUNE 2, 2021

We all can agree that designing and building a vehicle from scratch is not an easy task. It requires a deep understanding of different technical aspects such as vehicle dynamics, fuel systems, aerodynamics, etc. First, let us look at how an IC (Internal combustion) engine-powered vehicle operates. 1 Icon E-Flyer II. Reference ].

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APRIL 2, 2020

Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

There will be electric alternatives in every segment from smart to SUV, with well in excess of 130 variants in total, ranging from 48-volt on-board electrical system with EQ Boost to plug-in-hybrids to all-electric vehicles with batteries or fuel cells. Initial vehicles are to be handed over to selected customers at the end of October.

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

Many manufacturers offer vehicles that are very good, but they aren’t emotive or inspiring, and they struggle. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Carbon Fiber, Wood and Leather.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 94

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The vehicle weighs 950 kg (2,094 lb), has a power of 150 kW, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). The purpose of exhibiting the vehicle is to show the automotive industry what can be achieved with our expertise in chemicals.

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Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 250

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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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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

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

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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

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

consortium ( earlier post ) are showcasing their new lightweight urban electric vehicle at eCarTec in Munich. With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). In its total cost of acquisition and operation of the vehicle should be cheaper than a comparable gasoline engine, the partners said.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

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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 The contactless sensors measure both the current that flows from the battery to the engine and the current that flows back again when the vehicle brakes. Seuffer GmbH & Co.KG

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Batteries Battery Carbon Fiber Italy 271

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 90

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. and 6:00 a.m.).

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. Aluminum components, including the hood and brake calipers, help keep vehicle weight in check. Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch. Pricing starts at $27,100. 2017 Prius Prime MSRP.

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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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BMW Connect Connected Concept 225

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AUGUST 8, 2022

But from a feathery (for an electric vehicle) 3,900-pound curb weight to wind-cheating aerodynamics, the carbon-fiber-bodied EQXX is designed for pure efficiency, not winning stoplight races. Such silicon-rich anodes, which can squeeze more range from batteries, are widely expected to be popularized over the next decade.

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 112

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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 CO 2 -neutral e-gas from Werlte will power 1,500 new Audi A3 Sportback g-tron vehicles 15,000 kilometers (9,321 miles) every year.

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JULY 4, 2022

BMW has been a pioneer in the EV business for more than a decade with quirky vehicles like the i3 city car and outrageously high-tech and performance-oriented i8 plug-in hybrid. Stick with the standard 18-inch wheels on the M50, and it picks up 50 or so EPA miles to 270. BMW Finally Puts Its Marker in the EV Race. No frunk space here.

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BMW Lithium Ion EPA All-Electric 95

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AUGUST 11, 2016

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. Electric machine. kWh (net capacity: 6.5

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BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

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JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The inner layer consists of a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix, while a second composite layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength. The third glass fiber layer helps to visualize any external effects. mph) in just 8.5

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AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. Calculated using the EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, the average fuel efficiency of the BMW i8 at model launch will be less than 2.5 Prototype BMW i8 at the track.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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JUNE 29, 2015

Among other developments, the new A4 is the launch vehicle for the new high-efficiency 2.0L There is a standard 12-liter tank or an optional 24-liter tank for the required AdBlue additive. In combination with the seven-speed S tronic transmission, it accelerates the A4 Sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.9 Earlier post.)

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

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MARCH 29, 2022

Because the front wheels are driven independently, the car can travel 26 kilometers (16 miles) on electricity alone, at speeds up to 135 km/h (83 mph). You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 87

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MARCH 30, 2021

But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 The standard rear vision camera provided clear, wide images on the 8.0-inch Brains and brawn.

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