Automotive
AMRC, industrial partners develop Type IV hydrogen tank for long-haul vehicles
In the 12-month project, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has built prototype tanks and worked to build a secure U.K. supply chain.
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ESE carbon fiber wheels launch to aftermarket segment
The E2 wheels, built from a combination of tailored fiber placement preforming with resin transfer molding, are available for select vehicles after passing stringent lab and field testing.
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Ballard Power and Wisdom Motor Co. partner to accelerate adoption of fuel cell commercial vehicles
As part of the collaboration, the companies plan to introduce and demonstrate a double-decker fuel cell bus in Hong Kong this year.
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Clemson Composites Center: Working with industry to transform composites
Offering liquid and thermoplastic composites molding, LCA-weighted simulation, full testing to validate materials/process data cards, CCC’s digital life cycle approach unites manufacturing, microstructure, part property map and structural analysis.
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Hankuk, Carbon, Dymag partner to scale up manufacturing of state-of-the-art carbon fiber wheels
Hybrid-composite BX-F wheels will serve high-performance road cars, luxury EVs and large SUVs and pickups.
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TRB Lightweight Structures announces new partnership with Kordsa
The goal is continue the development and manufacture of sustainable lightweight composites, TRB and Kordsa report, particularly in regard to the automotive industry.
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The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic is revealed
Porsche releases another tribute to some of its past models, featuring a ducktail spoiler, a double-bubble roof and hood comprised of CFRP.
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Solvay expands Solvalite portfolio into automotive, invest in Xencor LFT production facilities
New fast curing carbon fiber and woven fabric prepregs target high-volume automotive applications such as body panels with optimized structural part performance.
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Saertex, Pontis Engineering partnership offers comprehensive, sustainable mobility package
“Last-Mile Delivery” solution aims to support customers in defining the best possible composite design and manufacturing to address the growing requirements in the commercial vehicle market.
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CompositesWorld is on the road again
Since CW’s infancy, its editors have strived to imbue its coverage with a sense of place, whether that’s through plant tours, facility visits or trade shows. After a pandemic, this has never seemed more important.
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