Automotive
Hexagon Purus continues drive toward zero-emissions with battery-electric trucks contract
Hydrogen solutions company — best known for its Type IV hydrogen cylinders — will provide fully integrated vehicle drivetrains, ProPack and power electronics for Class 6 and 8 trucks.
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Abaris adds advanced composite auto repair course to 2022 schedule
This class, running April 11 and Nov. 3, is devoted to hands-on repair practices and classroom learning to understand composite materials and processes relative to the original structure and the repair.
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Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel
Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.
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Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
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Hexagon Purus to deliver a hydrogen fuel-cell electric drayage truck
Complete vehicle integration will transition the conventional diesel technologies to FCEV, including an electric drivetrain, H2 composite storage systems and battery packs.
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Matheson Trucking awarded Natural Gas Vehicles Achievement Award
The nomination reflects the natural gas vehicle provider’s commitment to growing its natural gas fleet and decreasing diesel emissions with Hexagon Agility composite fuel systems.
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SPE Automotive Division names 36 finalists for annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala
Category and grand award winners selected by the Blue Ribbon judging round Oct. 1 will be announced during the gala on Nov. 10, 2021. Submissions are described below.
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Brazil-based Gatron manufactures fiberglass composite deflectors for concept truck
Five deflectors in total combine a sinuous, aerodynamic design, high strength and low weight.
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Chevy unveils the 2023 Corvette Z06
The 670-horsepower vehicle continues to make headway aesthetically and performance-wise with composite wheels, wing and aero bits.
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IACMI Members Meeting reconnects members, discusses road ahead
Oct. 5-7 in Detroit, Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) members presented automotive R&D and discussed industry trends.
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