Automotive

Carbon Fibers

CIDER project highlights rCF automotive door using Elium resin

European consortium develops novel processes, sustainable designs through three demonstrators to increase recycled carbon fiber use in transportation applications.

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Carbon Fibers

Sinonus launches energy-storing carbon fiber

Swedish deep-tech startup Sinonus is launching an energy-storing composite material to produce efficient structural batteries, IoT devices, drones, computers, larger vehicles and airplanes.

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Automotive

BiDebA project supports bio-based adhesives development for composites

Five European project partners are to engineer novel bio-based adhesives, derived from renewable resources, to facilitate composites debonding, circularity in transportation markets.  

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Pressure Vessels

Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG tanks integrated into Brudeli for ZEV trucks in North America

Brudeli’s patented plug-in Powerhybrid technology will use Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG fuel system with Type 4 tanks, enabling Class 7 and 8 trucks to meet ACT and ACF regulations.  

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Sustainability

Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen storage to Toyota Motors North America

Hydrogen storage and high-voltage battery system to support Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell powertrains developed by Toyota.  

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Trends

TPI manufactures all-composite Kenworth SuperTruck 2 cab

Class 8 diesel truck, now with a 20% lighter cab, achieves 136% freight efficiency improvement.

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Natural Fibers

Bcomp ampliTex makes appearance in Cupra EV Cup Bucket seats

The entire Cupra Born VZ line-up features all-natural fiber front seats that highlight functionality, aesthetics and reduced CO2 emissions.

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Automotive

Purdue, Wabash National collaborate on composite trailer that recaptures its own energy

An experimental trailer that harvests its own electricity from vibrations, heat and airflow is anticipated to make trailers worldwide more sustainable and energy-efficient. 

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Automotive

Cryomotive prepares CcH2 storage for demonstration on heavy-duty trucks

Cryogas system is based on carbon fiber towpreg wrapped Type 3 inner tank at 400 bar storing 38 kilograms of CcH2.

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Automotive

Hyundai, Toray team up for composite materials development

Through the partnership, Hyundai Motor Group expects to support its long-term electrification strategy, enhance customer experiences and ensure vehicle safety.

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