Automotive

Hydrogen Storage 22 Apr 2024

Verne reaches $15.5 million in funding to support CcH2 technologies

Additional investment round backs verified high-density hydrogen storage to help heavy-duty transportation transition over to zero emissions.

Natural Fibers 19 Apr 2024

Bcomp closes $40 million Series C funding to accelerate flax fiber adoption

New funding round supports enhanced production capacity, commercial automotive opportunities and new market support for flax fiber-based composite solutions.

Fastening / Finishing 19 Apr 2024

Creating a composite battery insert-stud solution for EV trucks

Bossard worked with an OEM and Tier supplier team to meet tight electrical insulation and packaging tolerances while reducing tooling, molding and assembly costs.

Carbon Fibers 19 Apr 2024

JEC World 2024 highlights: Forwarding initiatives surrounding sustainability and mobility

Themes at the forefront of JEC World 2024 included solutions for mobility applications and sustainable materials, technologies and processes for composites manufacturing.

Automotive 15 Apr 2024

First keynote announced for SPE ACCE 2024

Andrew N. Hrymak, co-director of the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research at Western University and a professor of chemical and biochemical engineering, will speak about composites’ ongoing role in vehicle lightweighting.

Hydrogen Storage 10 Apr 2024

MAN Truck & Bus expands zero-emission vehicle portfolio

Small truck series with hydrogen combustion featuring Type 4 tanks is planned for 2025, complementing the commercial vehicle manufacturer’s battery-electric portfolio.

Recycling 9 Apr 2024

JEC World 2024 highlights: Glass fiber recycling, biocomposites and more

CW technical editor Hannah Mason discusses trends seen at this year’s JEC World trade show, including sustainability-focused technologies and commitments, the Paris Olympics amongst other topics.

Hydrogen Storage 5 Apr 2024

Stadler H2 train achieves Guinness World Record title

The Flirt H2 now holds the world record for longest distance traveled by a hydrogen-powered passenger train without refuel or recharge, aided by Type IV composite tanks.

Thermoplastics 1 Apr 2024

CRP Windform composites show high affinity for electric insulation

GFRTP materials for 3D printing were subjected to dielectric constant and dielectric strength tests, indicating strength for use in electric applications like automotive.