Mass Transit

Hydrogen Storage 17 Feb 2022

Rolls-Royce Power Systems, Porterbrook work together to develop hydrogen in rail for U.K.

Multiple developments are aimed to support government goal to remove diesel-only trains by 2040 and achieve net-zero rail by 2050.

Electric Vehicles 17 Dec 2021

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.

Fabrics/Preforms 29 Sep 2021

Refrigerated railcar floor expands composites horizons

TrinityRail, in an effort to update a 20-year-old design, seizes the opportunity to apply composites in a structural application in its refrigerated railcar. It’s a first for the rail and composites industry.

Pressure Vessels 8 Sep 2021

Hyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040

Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028.

Automotive 7 Jul 2021

TRB Lightweight Structures earns contract for design, manufacture of composite detrainment systems

State-of-the-art emergency detrainment systems for 94 nine-car train sets to meet stringent fire and impact requirements, replace London Underground Piccadilly Line rolling stock.

Mass Transit 25 Jun 2021

Magrail technology to undergo feasibility testing in Italy

An MOU between Rete Ferroviaria Italiana and Nevomo aids to verify the feasibility of the composite hyperloop-inspired transportation technology, with a goal to eventually integrate it with European railway systems.

Automotive 17 Jun 2021

Basaltex reveals basalt fiber milestone for use in rail carriage interiors

Testing and development of basalt fiber, bioresin and rPET combo achieves rigidity, fire resistance and lightweight properties that meet railway application standards.