Electric Vehicles

Automotive

Electromagnetically transparent GFRP rotor for rare earth magnet-free electric motors

A research consortium within the Baden-Württemberg’s ICM research cluster has created a prototype GFRP wireless power transfer electric motor rotor.

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SABIC composite hybrid battery cover enhances EV safety, efficiency

SABIC collaborated with Engel, Siebenwurst, Forward Engineering, Ensinger and Envalior to develop a thermoplastic composite EV battery cover, combining strong structural performance, flame retardancy and design efficiency.

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Polestar 3 sets World Record for longest electric SUV journey on single charge

Unmodified Polestar 3, which uses natural fiber composites in its interiors, achieves 935.44 kilometers on a single charge on U.K. public roads.

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CAMX

Materials portfolio elevates composites scalability, sustainability

CAMX 2025: Scalable, eco-conscious mobility is Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s strategic focus, which it highlights through a display of materials from PAN precursor to prepregs, and an EV battery case demonstrator.

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Automotive

Kautex Textron wins BEV battery housing contract with automotive OEM

Order for full BEV lower battery housing unit will incorporate Kautex’s thermoplastic composite (TPC) Pentatonic battery enclosure product, which enhances thermal management and reduces vehicle weight.

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Automotive

Composites end markets: Automotive (2025)

Composites manufacturing intelligence drives circular economy solutions as automotive industry balances technical demands with sustainability mandates.

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AZL launches three Joint Partner Projects, welcomes composites leaders participation

New initiatives kicking off mid-July 2025 explore fire testing safety for EV battery cases, holistic TPC pressure vessel strategies and exploring and quantifying composites in space and defense.

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Syensqo introduces orange-colored grades for critical EV components

Fiberglass-reinforced Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR resin combines safety and visibility to meet e-mobility’s high-voltage safety standards.

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Automotive

The new Slate truck costs less than $20,000, uses PP composite body panels

Stylish vehicle EV pickup model is supported by a simplified manufacturing process. It is also capable of customization from two seats to five seats.

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RTM

Spanish startup to ramp up production of “recyclable” EV prototype

Liux’s BIG electric vehicle features multiple structural components manufactured via RTM from flax fabric and a thermoset resin said to enable the entire component to be recycled and reused again.

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