Automotive
Composite sidewall cover expands options for fire-safe rail components
R&D project by CG Rail explores use of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and recycled manufacturing scrap to meet fire safety, weight and volume targets.
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Teijin Automotive innovates core technologies for body panels
The company’s latest Hexacore and Foam-A-Core products have been developed to meet needs for high impact, fast cycle times and low moisture absorption.
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Lamborghini developments highlight continued focus on composites
The Lamborghini, the purveyor of superb sportscars, has long been involved in composites, but has noted an increase in the lightweight materials’ application.
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McLaren celebrates 10 years of the McLaren P1 hybrid hypercar
Lightweight carbon fiber construction, Formula 1-inspired aerodynamics and high-performance hybrid powertrain technologies hallmark this hybrid vehicle, serve as a springboard for new race cars.
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Toyoda Gosei showcases large H2 tank for commercial vehicles
Lineup expansion aims to meet the wider use of fuel cell vehicles that require long driving range and fast refueling.
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RCCF of TU Dresden develops next-gen, 3D-printed structural supercapacitors
Thales Research and Technology leads PRINTCAP project for more sustainable fast-charging, structural energy storage for automotive and aerospace industries using multifunctional composite materials
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On the radar: Cryogenic testing of composites for future hydrogen storage
Netherlands, U.K., France, Germany and the U.S. build up test capability, look at thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials.
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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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Solvay, Airborne receive funding for composite battery enclosures
Collaboration is targeted at maximizing the energy capacity of lightweight and compact next-generation battery packs for e-mobility, while also targeting reuse of composite waste.
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Alauda Aeronautics debuts crewed flying race car
In a fusion of UAM and motorsport, the composite Airspeeder Mk4 is designed to set the bar for performance and technology for the Airspeeder Racing Championship in 2024.
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