Electric Vehicles
BMW rolls out multi-material Carbon Cage with 2022 iX vehicle line
For its new battery-electric iX sports activity vehicle, BMW combines CFRP strategies from previous i3, i8 and 7-Series designs and adds CFRTP for a lightweight, rigid frame.
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Hexagon Purus to assemble, deliver complete vehicle integration for hydrogen-powered trucks
The awarded contract, taking advantage of the company’s Type IV high-pressure cylinders, battery packs and vehicle systems integration, offerings join seven other commitments announced this year.
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Autonomous, electric shuttle retrofitted with CRP Technology Windform materials
Advanced 3D printing production process and Windform composite materials used to manufacture the required motor cover and washer reservoir flap valve components, account for Olli 2.0’s pod-like shape.
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AZL Aachen with 46 industry partners successfully complete multi-material battery casings project
Multi-material solutions, including consideration of composites, open up high potential for cost and weight savings for battery casings, with follow-up projects to come in 2022.
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Lanxess, Kautex Textron explore D-LFT for EV battery housings
Research cooperation substitutes steel and aluminum with a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic technology demonstrator for advantages in weight, functional integration and mass production.
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Hexagon Purus continues drive toward zero-emissions with battery-electric trucks contract
Hydrogen solutions company — best known for its Type IV hydrogen cylinders — will provide fully integrated vehicle drivetrains, ProPack and power electronics for Class 6 and 8 trucks.
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Volkswagon launches new research collaboration with ORNL, University of Tennesse, Knoxville
Projects involve integration of advanced functional materials, novel recycling and wireless charging concepts to support electric mobility and sustainable transportation.
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IDTechEx presents EV material and component opportunities outside of the battery cell
With the rapid development of the EV market, IDTechEx poses a greater emphasis on cell-to-pack designs and structural batteries, from thermal interface materials (TIMs), composite enclosures and fire safety.
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TRB Lightweight Structures develops under-vehicle protection plates for electric vehicles
Plates are composed of a sandwich construction of advanced materials and toughened TRB resins for doubled impact absorption rates and halved weight.
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CosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator
Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.
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