Electric Vehicles
Lilium partners with German airports as regional air mobility hubs
The region spanning North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany will act as an ideal starting point for Lilium’s development of networked mobility, including the all-electric Lilium Jet.
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All-composite EV wheel moves to next development phase
U.K. consortium partners’ ACRIM II project aims to develop a low-cost, lightweight, all-composite wheel for electric vehicle applications.
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Volta Trucks incorporates Bcomp’s natural fiber technologies in automotive application
Bcomp’s natural flax fibers and bio-based resin derived from rapeseed oil ensures sustainability, safety and significant weight savings.
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TRB receives funding to export EV battery components made from organic waste
TRB Lightweight Structures manufactures battery enclosure parts made from recycled plant waste at its U.K. facility, for assembly in the U.S.
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Bye Aerospace closes $10 million in funding
The investments have enabled the company to work on Serial #001, the first production-conforming prototype of its two-seat eFlyer 2 aircraft.
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Thicker, carbon fiber-reinforced battery electrodes may enable high-density batteries
University of Delaware research demonstrates use of carbon fiber membranes to enhance conductivity and areal capacity using a scalable manufacturing process.
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DOE announces funding for projects supporting composites for vehicle applications
Composite recipients Ford and GM will develop a multi-functional cross-car beam and volume manufacturing of structural battery enclosures.
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Lanxess shifts to recycled composites with Durethan ECO polyamide products
The PA6-based products feature waste glass in loadings of 30, 35 and 60%. Lanxess is shifting to a circular economy to help improve the company’s carbon footprint.
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Lanxess presents thermoplastics for automotive applications
The company is showcasing use of its composite materials in A-pillar automotive structures and electric vehicle charging applications at the VDI Congress PIAE virtual event in July.
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Bye Aerospace begins next flight test phase for eFlyer 2
The next flight test phase for the eFlyer 2 focuses on selecting the most effective propeller that meets lightweight and efficiency requirements.
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