Electric Vehicles
Asahi Kasei presents circular composite solutions for EV batteries
Novel thermoplastic composite materials, a bio-based and biodegradable nanofiber and a technology that chemically recycles PA66 polymers enable more circular, lightweight and connective EVs.
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HRC facilitates development of Karma Automotive ultra-luxury EV
Low-density GF-SMC decklids, fenders and headlamp brackets will be provided for the GS-6 EV model to achieve weight reduction and higher performance.
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High-performance fire-retardant resin series for composites
CAMX 2023: AOC’s Firepel R003 resin technology series are low viscosity, non-filled and non-halogenated polyester resins that meet the challenges of EV battery enclosures, mass transportation and architectural projects.
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SABIC launches fiber-reinforced, intumescent, fire-retardant resins
SABIC PP compound H1090 and Stamax 30YH611 resins are well suited for extruding and thermoforming large, complex EV battery pack components for automotive.
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Bio-inspired EV underbody panel developed by TPI Composites, Helicoid Industries
Composite underbody panel for battery pack protection, made of stacked multiaxial noncrimp fabric, will serve high-volume commercial and automotive markets.
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Automotive chassis components lighten up with composites
Composite and hybrid components reduce mass, increase functionality on electric and conventional passenger vehicles.
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Sumitomo Bakelite Europe conference highlights importance of composites for electric mobility
Composites for Future Mobility Conference attracts more than 50 delegates from OEMs, Tier suppliers and research institutions which are finding numerous composite opportunities in electric motors, UAM.
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Electric vehicle analysis ranks most-ready hubs for EV adoption
StorageCafe examines 100+ U.S. metropolitan areas and ranks the top 10 by number of EVs, public chargers, electricity cost, infrastructure challenges, clean energy, EV insurance costs, local incentives and more.
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Solvay features Xydar polymer for high-heat EV battery module insulation
Xydar LCP G-330 HH is a new glass-filled liquid crystal polymer grade designed to increase passengers’ safety in the event of battery thermal runaway.
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BMW Group to bring iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet into service in 2023
A fleet of under 100 vehicles, featuring BMW fuel cell technology and 700-bar CFRP storage tanks, will be deployed for international demonstration and trial purposes.
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