Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

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.,

Mazda 387

Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

Green Car Congress

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?

Carbon Fiber 252

Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Less refined fuels—such as heavy gas oil—would be less expensive; however, the higher levels of sulfur in the fuels could prove problematic for catalysts. One approach to overcoming such limitations is the use of direct reforming of gas oil (heavy hydrocarbons) over a heteroatom-resistant catalyst. Now, researchers in S.

Oil 218

Oil Hydrogen Gas Saudi Arabia 218

Green Car Congress

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.

2013 246

2013 Carbon Fiber Concept Auto 246

Green Car Congress

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.

Oil 186

Oil Parts Engine Carbon Fiber 186

Green Car Congress

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.

Carbon Fiber 268

Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

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.

Oil 150

Oil Oil-Sands Carbon Fiber Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

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.

San Diego 281

San Diego Fuel Fuel Economy Jacksonville 281

Green Car Congress

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.

Carbon Fiber 225

Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

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.

Saudi Arabia 223

Saudi Arabia South Korea Carbon Fiber Hyundai 223

Green Car Congress

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.

Porsche 417

Porsche Concept Cars Electric 417

Green Car Congress

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'

Exhaust 261

Exhaust Wind 2014 Motoring 261

Green Car Congress

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.

Carbon 150

Carbon Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Wind 150

Green Car Congress

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.

Carbon Fiber 259

Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

Green Car Congress

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).

Oil-Sands 199

Oil-Sands BBC Carbon Fiber Oil 199

Green Car Congress

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.

Hydrogen 191

Hydrogen Saudi Arabia Hyundai Carbon Fiber 191

Green Car Congress

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.

Solar 199

Solar Carbon Fiber Michigan Universal 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2012

These organizations see Green Racing as a way to foster technology developments for tomorrow’s consumer production vehicles, enhance national energy security, and reduce carbon emissions. The FLM09 features a full carbon fiber chassis, carbon brakes and an Xtrac sequential gearbox with paddle shifting. Pat” Patrick.

Gas 239

Gas Carbon Fiber Long Beach Indianapolis 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2023

Even the extensively integrated carbon, such as in the center console and door panels, is made of regenerated carbon: a new, two-layer composite material. 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.

Concept 370

Concept Electric Electrical Carbon 370

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2021

Williston Basin (Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota): University of North Dakota plans to lead a coalition to drive the expansion and transformation of coal and coal-based resource usage within the Williston Basin to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals and produce non-fuel carbon-based products. DOE Funding: $1,500,000.

West Virginia 305

West Virginia Wyoming Coal North Dakota 305

Green Car Congress

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.

Extended Range 371

Extended Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

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.

Plug-in 299

Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

The new Veradel grade is a tough, high-performance resin designed to meet growing global demand for advanced polymers that can improve automotive powertrain efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This high-performing polymer also delivers good dimensional stability and strong resistance to oil and exhaust gases.

Polymer 150

Polymer F-150 Carbon Fiber Oil 150

Green Car Congress

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.

Parts 186

Parts San Diego Carbon Fiber Polymer 186

Green Car Congress

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).

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Li-ion Mercedes GM 150

Green Car Congress

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. In all cases, the lightweighting will result in increased vehicle fuel efficiency and reduced emissions of carbon dioxide.

Carbon Fiber 199

Carbon Fiber Carbon Insight Volvo 199

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.

Emissions 252

Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Green Car Congress

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. DOE Funding: $2,200,000.

Fuel 210

Fuel Energy Carbon Fiber Polymer 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

A team from the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, reports on an improved material for capturing carbon dioxide from the air—silica?organic Narayanan (2011) Carbon Dioxide Capture from the Air Using a Polyamine Based Regenerable Solid Adsorbent. Olah, and S.

CO2 199

CO2 Hybrid Carbon Climate Change 199

Green Car Congress

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.

Li-ion 231

Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

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.

Concept 236

Concept Industrial Industry Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

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).

MPG 199

MPG Concept Diesel Audi 199

Green Car Congress

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.

Shelby 150

Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2020

The multifunctional catalytic process will address venting and flaring associated with oil and natural gas operations. AOI 2B: Modular Equipment and PI Design Concepts for Conversion of Flare Gas to High-Value Carbon Products. Gas to Carbon Fiber Crystals (G2-CFX). Modular Processing of Flare Gas for Carbon Nanoproducts.

Gas 186

Gas Gas-Electric Carbon Fiber West Virginia 186

Green Car Congress

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.

Diesel 150

Diesel Green Energy 2014 150

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.

Audi 104

Audi 2015 Carbon Fiber Cars 104

Green Car Congress

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.

Porsche 259

Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259