Composites in Electric Vehicle Production

Asahi Kasei launches Lastan flame-retardant nonwoven for EV battery packs

Optimal protection against flames and particle blasts, the oxidized acrylic fiber material is suitable for various EV battery pack components to protect against thermal runaway events.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

Composites end markets: Automotive (2024)

Recent trends in automotive composites include new materials and developments for battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell technologies, and recycled and bio-based materials.

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SMC composites progress BinC solar electric vehicles

In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.  

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Bcomp ampliTex makes appearance in Cupra EV Cup Bucket seats

The entire Cupra Born VZ line-up features all-natural fiber front seats that highlight functionality, aesthetics and reduced CO2 emissions.

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Aptera expands presence of solar electric vehicle into UAE

The UAE will provide an ideal environment to introduce the company’s solar-powered composites-intensive BinC vehicle internationally.

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Composites end markets: Batteries and fuel cells (2024)

As the number of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs) grows, so do the opportunities for composites in battery enclosures and components for fuel cells.

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Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses

Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.  

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Composites reinvent automotive

To celebrate National Composites Week, CW shares some of the latest innovations in automotive composites, from new process technologies to novel commercial applications.

Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld

Aptera secures $33 million to fund initial phases of solar EV production

Community-led Accelerator Program will contribute to the procurement of low-volume tooling and the buildout of product-intent BinC, adding to $100+ million received over the last couple of years.  

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Composites, resins portfolio supports EV applications, sustainability

JEC World 2024: Huntsman is sharing a new polyurethane- and epoxy-based composites portfolio aligned with the needs of the automotive sector.

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Composite current collectors to enable EV battery efficiency

Researchers at ORNL have developed a metal-free current collector using carbon fiber and nanotubes to further lightweight lithium-ion batteries and increase energy density, improving EV driving range.

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Syensqo to sponsor DS Penske Formula E team

Three-year partnership will bring high-performing polymers and composites to the forefront of electric vehicles to build on their efficiency, safety and light weight. 

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Solvay releases SolvaLite grade to mitigate BEV thermal runaway

Fast-curing epoxy prepreg grade protects electric batteries from fire hazards, outperforming aluminum and discontinuous fiber composites in practical UL 2596 flammability tests.

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Envalior offers novel Tepex composite for EV battery housings

Low-thickness, recyclable thermoplastic composite passes strict thermal runaway tests for EV battery housings.

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AZL announces follow-up projects on electromobility casings, thermal runaway

AZL continues series of projects to develop the next generation of battery casings for electromobility, encourages interested companies to join consortias before Sept. 11th kick-off.  

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

Aptera reveals first composite production parts for BinC vehicle

Pre-production efforts are underway to begin building production-intent vehicles.

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Aptera joins forces with C.P.C. Group to accelerate solar EV production

Specialized composite bodies are being produced in Modena, Italy, for Aptera’s BinC vehicle, enabling eventual manufacturing ramp-up of 40 vehicles/day to meet demand targets.

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MODALT project to validate thermoplastic composite electromobility application

Zeleros, Aimplas, CMT and Ziur Composite Solutions will develop and test a high-performance energy storage module for integration into modular battery packs, contributing to transportation electrification.

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OCSiAl to construct European graphene nanotube facility in 2024

Synthesized graphene nanotubes and other nanotube derivatives at new hub in Serbia will meet customer demand for high-performance EV batteries, polymers.

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Asahi Kasei presents circular composite solutions for EV batteries

Novel thermoplastic composite materials, a bio-based and biodegradable nanofiber and a technology that chemically recycles PA66 polymers enable more circular, lightweight and connective EVs.

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HRC facilitates development of Karma Automotive ultra-luxury EV

Low-density GF-SMC decklids, fenders and headlamp brackets will be provided for the GS-6 EV model to achieve weight reduction and higher performance.

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Mito to introduce graphene to EV energy storage innovations

Project initiatives for a multifunctional adhesive and addressing EV battery challenges are expected to change the dynamics of energy storage adoption.

Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

High-performance fire-retardant resin series for composites

CAMX 2023: AOC’s Firepel R003 resin technology series are low viscosity, non-filled and non-halogenated polyester resins that meet the challenges of EV battery enclosures, mass transportation and architectural projects.

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SABIC launches fiber-reinforced, intumescent, fire-retardant resins

SABIC PP compound H1090 and Stamax 30YH611 resins are well suited for extruding and thermoforming large, complex EV battery pack components for automotive.

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Bio-inspired EV underbody panel developed by TPI Composites, Helicoid Industries

Composite underbody panel for battery pack protection, made of stacked multiaxial noncrimp fabric, will serve high-volume commercial and automotive markets.

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Automotive chassis components lighten up with composites

Composite and hybrid components reduce mass, increase functionality on electric and conventional passenger vehicles.

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Sumitomo Bakelite Europe conference highlights importance of composites for electric mobility

Composites for Future Mobility Conference attracts more than 50 delegates from OEMs, Tier suppliers and research institutions which are finding numerous composite opportunities in electric motors, UAM.  

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Electric vehicle analysis ranks most-ready hubs for EV adoption

StorageCafe examines 100+ U.S. metropolitan areas and ranks the top 10 by number of EVs, public chargers, electricity cost, infrastructure challenges, clean energy, EV insurance costs, local incentives and more.  

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