Automotive
Porsche, Bcomp collaborate on racing car with all-natural fiber composite bodywork
The Cayman 718 GT4 CS delivers a full natural fiber composite bodywork kit for the Four Motors racing team at the 24 Hours Nürburgring race.
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Plastic Omnium supplies composite hydrogen storage tanks for MissionH24 cars
Plastic Omnium’s Type IV overwrapped carbon fiber tanks will be subjected to highly demanding operating conditions in terms of speed, refueling frequency and temperature.
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Toray expands high-performance composite tooling supply in U.S.
The Toray AmberTool HX56 composite tooling prepregs will be fully stocked in the central U.S. enhancing the speed of supply and regional availability. Products are available as of Sept. 22, 2020.
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EV battery enclosure inspires material, process innovations
High unit volume and low weight requirements for electric bus battery enclosures fueled development of TRB Lightweight Structures’ specialized epoxy system and automated composites production line.
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Classic Recreations uses carbon fiber for GT500CR Mustang
Classic Recreations’ limited-edition Shelby GT500CR Carbon Edition cars is said to mark the first extensive use of carbon fiber in an American muscle car.
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Mansory's Porsche Cayenne upgrade emphasizes carbon fiber
Mansory’s customized Porsche Cayenne includes several interior and exterior carbon fiber upgrades.
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AZL begins multi-material battery casing project for electromobility
The eight-month joint development project will begin with a concept study for the final design and manufacture of the prototype. Interested companies can initiate participation until October 22, 2020.
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Natural gas and hydrogen: A renewed opportunity?
Compressed natural gas (CNG) has been steadily gaining ground, and is proving to be a promising market for composites transportation.
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The Society of Plastic Engineers reveals ACCE and Rehkopf scholarship winners
A total of five scholarships sponsored by the SPE Automotive and SPE Composites Divisions were awarded to students pursuing advanced studies in a composites-related field.
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Mafic, The Materials Group partner to increase basalt fiber in thermoplastics
The alliance emphasizes basalt fibers’ capabilities as a replacement for existing filled materials and target structural automotive applications.
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