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The first prototype carbonfiber MonoCell, the tub that forms the main structure of McLaren’s cars, has been shipped from the company’s new £50-million (US$66-million) innovation and production center in Yorkshire to the McLaren Production center (MPC) in Woking, Surrey. First prototype carbon fibre chassis delivered from the MCTC.
(SoCalGas) is partnering with a development team to advance a new process that converts natural gas to hydrogen, carbonfiber, and carbon nanotubes. The new catalyst system promotes “base growth” carbon nanotube formation rather than “tip growth,” the current technology. billion in 2016 and is expected to increase to $8.7
This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 The four-cylinder always starts in CNG mode, only injecting slight amounts of gasoline under rare operating conditions. US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle. The driver does not notice this switch.
Powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912iS Sport fuel-injected engine with a 2,000 hr TBO, the vehicle has a flight speed of 100 mph and runs on either premium gasoline or 100LL airplane fuel.
jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,
Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode CarbonFiber or Lightweight Materials. The following are sample topic areas.
As a result, the system delivers an output of 275 kW/374 hp that corresponds exactly to that of the most powerful six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine currently used in BMW models. The energy stored in the performance buffer battery is generated by recovering energy from coasting overrun and braking phases.
The Flybrid KERS is fitted to the rear axle of an S60 powered by a 254 hp (189 kW), 5-cylinder T5 gasoline engine. Under braking, kinetic energy which would otherwise be lost as heat is transferred from the wheels to the KERS, and is used to spin a 6 kg carbonfiber flywheel at up to 60,000 revs per minute.
V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. With both CNG and gasoline tanks full, the trucks offer a range of more than 650 miles. The trucks use a 17-gallon Type 3 CNG tank made from composite material with aluminum liner and carbonfiber wrap. Bosch supplies the fuel injection system.
Therefore, to maximize the use of hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel for fuel cells, advanced storage systems and technologies will be required, especially for automotive applications. 60 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent), would require a useable hydrogen storage capacity of 5 kilograms or 167 kWh (at a lower heating value of 33.3
Current state-of-the-art hydrogen storage vessels for fuel cell electric vehicles are cost prohibitive because of the necessary carbonfiber. This project will seek to reduce the cost of these vessels by 25% by using less expensive fibers in a graded construction of the vessel wall. Composite Technology Development, Inc.
Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbonfiber. Like the previous model, the Zafira Tourer features Opel’s monovalentPlus system and has a 14-liter gasoline reserve, giving it an extra 150 km (93 miles) of range. The new Zafira Tourer 1.6 Click to enlarge.
New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbonfiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. Combined, the LF-LC Blue concept’s gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain develops 372 kW (500 hp)— the most of any Lexus hybrid. Lexus LF-LC Blue.
This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Increased availability of low cost carbonfiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. Plasan Carbon Composites.
The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies. Liox Power.
It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker's 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn't have much in common with the Mach-E road car.
The V4 gasoline engine with direct injection and turbocharging is integrated in the chassis as a mid-engine. liter V-4 gasoline engine that is compact and lightweight. The V-4 gasoline engine of the Porsche 919 Hybrid features direct injection, turbocharging and an energy recovery system for the exhaust gases. Click to enlarge.
Hydrogen as a zero-carbon energy carrier has the potential to transform fundamentally the global energy landscape—but the production must benefit the environment, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The largest markets for non-combusted carbon are carbon black (~10s MT), graphite (~0.1
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. liter, two-cylinder Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, along with improved hybrid system efficiency. Click to enlarge.
liter V12 engine car to run on pure gasoline or hydrogen or a blend of both. The system can use either pure hydrogen, gasoline or a blend of both to deliver optimum power, acceleration and CO 2 reduction. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23
To further reduce harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide from diesel engines, TDA Research, Inc. Diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline powered engines, but have high emissions of nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide. nGimat LLC.
—achieved with a Gumpert Apollo Sport, which is powered by a 515 kW (700 hp) Audi V8 gasoline engine. The ultralight car body of the Audi R8 e-tron is made primarily of aluminum, along with CFRP (carbonfiber reinforced plastic) components; the high-performance sports car weighs 1,780 kilograms (3,924 lb), despite the large battery.
Composite carbonfiber and steel vessels are a potential alternative. To become economically competitive with steel, lower-cost, high-strength carbonfiber and improved batch-to-batch carbonfiber quality are needed.
A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent. In normal driving scenarios, SEAT’s CNG vehicles only use gasoline as an alternative fuel when the CNG tanks are empty, although with significant gas ranges, the need to use gasoline should be infrequent.
AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of CarbonFiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbonfiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbonfiber with polymer resin. CarbonFiber Composite Targets.
Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. The company is also the thermodynamic efficiency of gasoline engines using a suite of technologies that include downsizing, turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. Earlier post.).
The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbonfiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (78.4 Earlier post , earlier post.). Also at the event, Mitchell L.
its performance figures are identical in CNG and gasoline modes. CNG provides a range—based on standard fuel consumption—of around 400 km (249 miles), with gasoline providing another 900 km (559 miles) if necessary; the total range of 1,300 km (808 miles) is approximately on a par with an Audi TDI.
Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a new coated piston for gasoline engines that combines the properties of low wear and low friction in a single application. The new EcoTough-coated piston offers superior wear resistance and reduces fuel consumption up to 0.8% compared to conventional piston coatings.
As an example, Yokoyama used the carbonfiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. That compares to 33% for an EV (with gas-fired power generation producing the electricity); 34% for a Prius-like hybrid; and 19% for a conventional gasoline internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Earlier post ).
Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4
Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Low Cost CarbonFiber for Lightweight Materials. Projects will develop and integrate a suite of computational tools that can accurately predict precursors for low cost carbonfiber. Battery500 Seedling Projects.
gasoline-powered range extender. Composite body with carbonfiber. Preliminary specifications announced today include: 75 MPGe fuel efficiency in all-electric operation. 80-mile all-electric range. 460 system horsepower (343 kW). 0-60 miles per hour in 5.5 True all-wheel drive (AWD). Automatic braking. Lane-departure warning.
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 two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometres (equivalent to fuel economy of 78.4 mpg US) in the European test cycle.
Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbonfiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbonfiber with less energy and lower cost. ICME Low Cost CarbonFiber (Area of Interest 2).
Drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles can go just about anywhere, confident a filling station will be nearby. The pipelines necessary to move gasoline around the country have existed for decades; gas stations on street corners are a common landmark, and the trucks that haul gasoline into each station’s tanks pass without notice.
In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. g/mi) (with S tronic), Audi is the first premium manufacturer to offer a gasoline engine in the B segment that achieves lower emissions than a comparable diesel engine.
In its total cost of acquisition and operation of the vehicle should be cheaper than a comparable gasoline engine, the partners said. The passenger compartment consists of carbonfiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. Click to enlarge. weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs). Body and safety.
Stelvio features extensive use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including carbonfiber for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, hood, wings, doors and the tailgate. Turbocharged gasoline engine and a 210 hp, 2.2-liter Turbocharged gasoline unit and the 180 hp 2.2-liter liter diesel.
liter three-cylinder TFSI gasoline engine and two electric motors. The Multimaterial Space Frame of the compact Audi crosslane coupé comprises three materials: aluminum, carbonfiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP). Fuel consumption is 1.1 grams per mile). Multimaterial Space Frame.
In addition to the direct impact on the auto, steel and refining sectors, electrification—and the resultant drop in gasoline consumption—will also reduce a meaningful source of government tax revenue, which funds road construction and public works programs.
Benefits of this solution include the vehicle's low center of gravity and balanced weight distribution—ideal conditions for optimum handling, and something the electric-drive SLS AMG shares with its gasoline sibling. inches at the rear and are made of carbonfiber reinforced ceramic composite material connected to aluminum hubs.
Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbonfiber composites for lightweight vehicles. Key emissions of interest are Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x ), non-methane organic gasses (NMOG), Hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM). Dual-fuel technologies.
With its new architecture, use of carbonfiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,
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