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Viritech partners with Pininfarina on Apricale hydrogen hypercar

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Pininfarina HAS re-interpreted the Apricale’s initial reference design to create a vision of the future of zero-emissions performance motoring. As the tanks have to withstand extremely high pressure (up to 700 bar or 700 times atmospheric pressure), they are very heavy, even when constructed with carbon fiber.

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Johnson Controls displays 40% lighter CAMISMA seat prototype at NAIAS; planned availability in 2019

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Johnson Controls and its partners are working to reduce the use of metals in vehicle seat structures by replacing them with multi-material systems in the CAMISMA (carbon-amide-metal-based interior structure using a multi-material system approach) research project. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Koenigsegg Gemera, Lamborghini SC63: This Life’s Manage Footage

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2024 Lamborghini SC63 LMDh race automobile Lamborghini seen its LMDh race automobile destined to compete in each the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA International Continuity Championship establishing in 2024.

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Driving Dystopia: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Pricing Leaked, Then Confirmed

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Here, customers get everything offered from the R/T with the Blacktop Appearance Pack being swapped for the “Carbon & Suede Package” featuring aluminum wheels, a suede headliner, and loads of carbon fiber touches. From Mopar Insiders : For reference, the 2023 Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7-liter

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Audi presents A6 L e-tron PHEV concept at Auto China in Beijing

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This technology platform can be operated with only the internal combustion engine, only the electric drive, or in hybrid mode. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. miles) on electric power.

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SGL Group among the first users of new research production line for Lithium-ion cells in Ulm

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The network is subdivided into various working groups covering subjects such as reference cells, test procedures, cell production, production-oriented measuring technology, and battery safety. SGL Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products and materials.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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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 XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-liter car strategy, referring to the goal set by Prof. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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