Electric Vehicles
IDI International launches material solution for EV battery covers
IDI Composites International is introducing FLAMEVEX, a new family of fiber reinforcements and resins designed specifically for the manufacture of battery enclosure systems.
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Covestro provides sustainable composite material for Toyota electric concept car
Components of the Toyota LQ will be made from a new kenaf fiber-reinforced polyurethane foam composite material.
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OCSiAl achieves graphene nanotube production capacity of 75 metric tonnes per year
The company’s recently completed Graphetron 50 facility in Russia has a production capacity of 50 metric tonnes per year.
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FAURECIA to supply hydrogen storage systems for 1,600 Hyundai heavy-duty trucks
Delivery of 10,000 composite tanks proves industrialization strategy of 20% lower weight, 50% lower cost components
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Porous carbon fiber: Permeable, adsorptive and conductive
New Toray development holds promise for advanced batteries, gas-separation technologies for fuel cells.
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Teijin, Envision Virgin Racing announce multi-year partnership
The Teijin Group will develop high-performance materials and products for the team’s all-electric Formula E racecars.
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Abaris provides on-site technical training for Proterra customers
The training is a joint effort designed to teach structural composite repairs to Proterra’s more than 100 North American metro-transit customers.
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Volkswagen, ORNL, UT collaborate on innovation hub
Initial work at Volkswagen’s first North American innovation hub will focus on developing composite vehicle components and electrification of vehicles.
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IACMI Winter 2020 Meeting
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) held its winter meeting in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. January 21-23, updating its membership on the public-private institute's efforts to accelerate composites design and manufacturing.
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Hyundai Motor Co., Uber unveil air taxi model
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the companies announced an aerial ridesharing partnership and a new eVTOL design.
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