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JULY 1, 2020

BASF is launching an engineering plastic that is particularly suited for automotive parts that come into contact with hot oil. The new polyethersulfone (PESU) Ultrason E0510 C2TR shows very good tribological properties, high oil resistance and excellent dimensional stability also with broad ranges of temperature fluctuations.

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Oil Parts Engine Carbon Fiber 186

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AUGUST 30, 2017

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is using a new soybean oil-based rubber compound to enhance tire performance in dry, wet and winter conditions. Goodyear’s tests have shown rubber made with soybean oil mixes more easily in the silica-reinforced compounds used in manufacturing certain tires.

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Oil Oil-Sands Carbon Fiber Carbon 150

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JANUARY 18, 2014

Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high. and/or heavy?

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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JANUARY 14, 2013

In addition to nano blend rubber, an advanced compound blending technology including orange oil, Yokohama employed a pattern design with higher fuel-saving, quiet-ride features, thus achieving superior fuel-saving and quiet-ride performance that should be offered by an EV, without sacrificing its high dry and wet performance.

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2013 Carbon Fiber Concept Auto 246

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APRIL 30, 2018

Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. Starship uses full synthetic Shell Heavy Duty Engine Oil; Shell Rotella DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Shell ROTELLA Extended Life Coolant; and. Active grill shutters (active based on temperature to maximize.

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San Diego Fuel Fuel Economy Jacksonville 281

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JUNE 27, 2019

Saudi Aramco and its affiliates signed 12 agreements with major South Korean companies to reinforce relationships with South Korea, expand international operations, and support the region’s energy security with the expansion of Arabian crude oil supply to Asian markets. Korea National Oil Corporation. Earlier post.). Hyundai Oilbank.

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Saudi Arabia South Korea Carbon Fiber Hyundai 223

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will research, develop, and demonstrate polyalkylene glycol (PAG)- based engine oil technology which can reduce engine friction relative to conventional petroleum-based and synthetic oils. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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JUNE 4, 2014

This Lightweight Concept vehicle represents its most comprehensive blend of advanced materials yet in one vehicle, including strategic application of aluminum, ultra-high-strength steels, magnesium and carbon fiber. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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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. Highly efficient motors with direct oil cooling. The Mission R is on a par with the performance level of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

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Porsche Concept Cars Electrical 417

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APRIL 22, 2018

Following a 2017 report that identified potential products that could be made from Alberta oil sands bitumen, this new study identifies the top potential uses to help Alberta diversify its economy outside of conventional fuels and chemical feedstocks. Vanadium is contained within oil sands bitumen in significant quantities (200 ppmw).

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Oil-Sands BBC Carbon Fiber Oil 199

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MARCH 31, 2014

These additives decrease clumping of nanoparticles in the oil and improve friction and wear properties. Their advanced dispersion technology which is based on the surface chemistry of the nanocrystals, gives them superior distribution in lubricant oils. Batteries Catalysts Diesel Emissions Fuel Cells Hydrogen Lubricating Oils Motors'

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Exhaust Wind 2014 Motor 261

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MARCH 30, 2023

Carbon fiber, produced via artisan craftmanship in the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, is the principal structural element within the new car, used not only in the monofuselage and frame but also for many elements of the bodywork. 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

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JUNE 27, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). The companies will also team-up to expand the adoption of non-metallic materials across a wide range of applications, including the use of carbon fiber and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.

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Hydrogen Saudi Arabia Hyundai Carbon Fiber 191

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Twaron is Teijin Aramid’s flagship para-aramid, and is suitable for a wide range of challenging applications, including ballistic protection, heat and cut protection, the oil and gas industry, the automotive industry and optical fiber cables.

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Solar Carbon Fiber Michigan Universal 199

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JUNE 21, 2012

The FLM09 features a full carbon fiber chassis, carbon brakes and an Xtrac sequential gearbox with paddle shifting. Patrick Racing was founded by oil and natural gas exploration and racing pioneer U.E. Green Racing is a major component of ALMS’ platform. Pat” Patrick.

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Gas Carbon Fiber Long Beach Indianapolis 239

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MAY 21, 2015

Formulated to replace metal in automotive applications prone to friction and wear such as oil pumps and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, the new resin offers wear resistance, and low coefficient of friction in both dry and lubricated environments. Solvay’s new Veradel PESU material also meets other key criteria in these applications.

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Polymer F-150 Carbon Fiber Oil 150

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AUGUST 18, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes. —Edward Petit de Mange, Managing Director at Diakont.

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Parts San Diego Carbon Fiber Polymer 186

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MAY 3, 2021

DOE Funding: $1,500,000.

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West Virginia Wyoming Coal North Dakota 305

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

This advanced heat-resistant coating is regularly used in Formula One cars and is applied in a plasma spray to the carbon-fiber diffuser to protect it from the exhaust gases. Turbines offer a number of advantages over a reciprocating piston engine when powering range-extending generators, Jaguar says.

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Extended Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 371

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JULY 12, 2017

Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbon fiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbon fiber with less energy and lower cost. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2).

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Carbon Fiber Li-ion Mercedes GM 150

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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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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). This project will develop, integrate and implement predictive models for Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites that link the material design, molding process and final performance.

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Materials Innovation Technologies will develop low cost carbon fiber composite manufacturing technology to address the need for cost-effective, high volume production, lighter-weight components for automobiles and other vehicles by designing, manufacturing and testing several target components.

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Fuel Energy Carbon Fiber Polymer 210

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JULY 3, 2009

GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a world-class carbon composites manufacturing Center of Excellence on the TUM campus in Garching, near Munich, Germany.

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Carbon Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Wind 150

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AUGUST 19, 2023

The water comes from olive oil production and has to be treated in waste water treatment plants due to its high acidity and antimicrobial and phytotoxic effect. Every year, sheep grow a new fleece, making wool a completely renewable fiber, unlike synthetic fabrics, which are industrially produced from non-renewable fossil energy.

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Concept Electrical Electric Carbon 370

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

It was completely re-engineered in 2016 and the developments focused on the reduction of friction, the optimization of the cooling system and the adoption of a variable displacement oil pump, which led to a reduction of both fuel consumption and TCO. Hydrogen fuel cell powertrain concept.

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Concept Industrial Industry Fuel 236

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

DSM materials have proven important in making this trend to replace metal by plastics possible, in such applications as the air bag system and the oil sump. Now it’s time for the next step, with advanced thermoplastic composites. —Rein Borggreve, Global Research and Technology Director at DSM.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Insight Volvo 199

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thermal management with separate cooling loops and the steplessly regulated oil pump contribute to the relatively low fuel consumption. The carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs can withstand high temperatures and are extremely abrasion-resistant. The Audi nanuk quattro concept has a curb weight of around 1,900 kilograms (4,189 lb).

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MPG Concept Diesel Audi 199

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

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JANUARY 14, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

liter SKYACTIV-D (diesel) engine that runs on 100% bio-based fuel made from used cooking oil and microalgae fats supplied by Euglena Co., It also plans to enter the ST-Q class of the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama in its MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO vehicle, which is equipped with a 1.5-liter

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The DSG oil was changed last summer and the differential and Haldex oils were changed a year ago. Interesting features include Apple CarPlay, Weather Tech floor mats, and carbon-fiber inlays. The mileage is high -- 158K -- but this A3 otherwise looks clean. The seller claims it was meticulously maintained.

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Audi 2015 Carbon Fiber Cars 104

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MAY 16, 2013

Like the race engine of the RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder power unit features dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank and oil extraction. 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.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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JUNE 20, 2015

using a blend of 95% petroleum jet fuel and 5% sustainable green diesel, a renewable drop-in bio-hydrocarbon fuel meeting ASTM International’s standard for Diesel Fuel Oils (D-975). bio-oils and fats). In cooperation with NASA, the 757 flew on 17 June 17 from Seattle to NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Green Energy 2014 150

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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

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

A timing-cover oil leak was fixed last year. Modifications include the exhaust, carbon-fiber airboxes, and the air filter. The PDK was serviced last summer and the spark plugs were replaced in the fall. Features include heated seats, leather, roof rails, lane-change assist, 21-inch wheels, sport seats, and the Premium Package.

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Porsche 2018 Carbon Fiber Chicago 103

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 17, 2023

The body uses lots of carbon fiber, and the short-long arm front/multi-link rear suspension can adjust ride height and spring rates depending on whether you're driving on the street or track -- the car will ride almost 40 mm lower when you're doing track laps. The front and rear fascias can be optioned as carbon fiber, as well.

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Carbon Fiber Ford Legal Carbon 98