Automotive

Aerospace

RCCF of TU Dresden develops next-gen, 3D-printed structural supercapacitors

Thales Research and Technology leads PRINTCAP project for more sustainable fast-charging, structural energy storage for automotive and aerospace industries using multifunctional composite materials  

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On the radar: Cryogenic testing of composites for future hydrogen storage

Netherlands, U.K., France, Germany and the U.S. build up test capability, look at thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials.  

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Automotive

BMW Group to bring iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet into service in 2023

A fleet of under 100 vehicles, featuring BMW fuel cell technology and 700-bar CFRP storage tanks, will be deployed for international demonstration and trial purposes.  

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Automotive

Solvay, Airborne receive funding for composite battery enclosures

Collaboration is targeted at maximizing the energy capacity of lightweight and compact next-generation battery packs for e-mobility, while also targeting reuse of composite waste.  

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Automotive

Alauda Aeronautics debuts crewed flying race car

In a fusion of UAM and motorsport, the composite Airspeeder Mk4 is designed to set the bar for performance and technology for the Airspeeder Racing Championship in 2024.  

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Automotive

Toray develops rapid integrated press molding technology for CFRP mobility components

The process and material innovation simultaneously shapes, molds, thermosets and bonds the core and skin in the same mold, achieving this 10 times faster than conventional autoclave molding setups.  

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Sustainability

ASCEND program update: Designing next-gen, high-rate auto and aerospace composites

GKN Aerospace, McLaren Automotive and U.K.-based partners share goals and progress aiming at high-rate, Industry 4.0-enabled, sustainable materials and processes.

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Automotive

Trayecto expands natural gas truck fleet with Hexagon Agility fuel systems

ProCab and ProRail fuel systems, equipped with Tuffshell Type IV tanks, will support the Mexican trucking company’s efforts to further replace its diesel tractor fleet.  

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Pultrusion

Seat frame demonstrates next-generation autocomposites design

Light weight, simplified/cost-effective manufacturing, passenger comfort and safety informed materials and process innovations and won awards for the 2022 Toyota Tundra‘s second-row seat frame.

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Automotive

Ford Mustang Dark Horse features Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels

The 19-inch, five-spoke Dark Horse wheels feature signature blue carbon fiber detailing, keeping with the blue accents throughout the vehicle’s interior and exterior.  

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