Automotive

Carbon Fibers 1 Aug 2024

GM's third Corvette model to feature Carbon Revolution wheels

One-piece carbon fiber wheels work around the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s complex load paths, exceeding GM’s weight, durability, strength and aesthetic standards.

Electric Vehicles 29 Jul 2024

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.

Carbon Fibers 29 Jul 2024

Carbon fiber, bionic design achieve peak performance in race-ready production vehicle

Porsche worked with Action Composites to design and manufacture an innovative carbon fiber safety cage option to lightweight one of its series race vehicles, built in a one-shot compression molding process.

Automotive 24 Jul 2024

Voith HySTech establishes JVs with Chinese Weifu High Technology Group

Supplier of Type 4 towpreg hydrogen storage tanks develops joint ventures with automotive technology group in China.

Electric Vehicles 19 Jul 2024

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.

Electric Vehicles 18 Jul 2024

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.

Automotive 16 Jul 2024

CUBIC project updates reinforce focus on bio-based composites development

Work is currently underway by project coordinator Aitiip and consortium partners innovating various polyamide, carbon fibers and epoxy resins as part of its goal to replace petroleum-based derivatives in automotive, energy and beyond.

Automotive 12 Jul 2024

Carbon fiber metro train to hit the rails in China

An 11% weight reduction and 7-15% less energy consumption make this upcoming vehicle a more eco-friendly transportation option.

Automotive 11 Jul 2024

Fourth keynote rounds out SPE ACCE 2024 conference

A focus on academia-driven contributions to the composites industry will be highlighted by Dr. Srikanth Pilla of the University of Delaware’s Center for Composites Materials.