Electric Vehicles
Williams evolves composites-intensive EV platform
British engineering firm uses a composite battery case as a structural member of its rolling chassis for a range of electric vehicles.
Read MoreThe hydrogen economy: Hope or hype?
Green hydrogen technologies have become the forefront for the global zero-carbon energy landscape. Now, it may be cost that ultimately determines its expansion opportunities into the composites industry.
Read MoreZ-direction composite properties on an affordable, industrial scale
Boston Materials uses milled reclaimed carbon fibers to increase modulus, impact/delamination resistance and produce metals-like conductivity for EMI shielding, lightning strike protection, heat exchangers and more.
WatchComposites as auto-body reinforcements
Hybrid structural-reinforcement technology expands options, gains applications, markets.
Read MoreEpisode 37: Ian Wilson, DASIS
Ian Wilson, CEO of Develop and Supply In-Sync (DASIS), talks about his history as a CNC specialist for Formula One and his introduction to composites manufacturing.
ListenAll-electric SUV motorsport vehicle incorporates Bcomp natural fiber bodywork
In preparation for the Extreme E racing series, Spark vehicles use ampliTex and powerRibs technologies for more sustainable, efficient and safe off-roading.
Read MoreJaguar Land Rover composites project to advance EV lightweighting, reduce emissions
Four-year Tucana project aims to increase vehicle stiffness by 30% cut weight by 35 kilograms, refine crash safety via tailored composites for 2022 prototype fleet.
Read MoreTeijin, Applied EV develop energy-efficient autonomous LS-EV for future mobility
The autonomous low-speed electric vehicle (LS-EV) incorporates Teijin Ltd.’s resins and fabrics and Applied EV’s mobility vehicle platform technology.
Read MoreArrival EV producer becomes a Nasdaq-listed public company
Deliveries of composites-intensive EVs and expansion of global microfactory network set to ramp up, with first EVs due Q4 2021.
WatchHexagon Purus reports significant customer, contract growth for 2020
Since its 2020 spin-off, the company has been awarded numerous contracts, indicating increased adoption of composite pressure vessels, fuel storage and electric drivetrain solutions.
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