Electric Vehicles

Sustainability

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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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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Feature

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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Automotive

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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Thermoplastics

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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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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Recycling

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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HTMS advances CMC strategy through LC3 project, EV battery box feasibility studies

LC3 project with Cranfield University and EV material development program with Raeon aim to develop a CMC supply chain in the U.K.

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Automotive

Kia, Bcomp bring circular composites to Concept EV2 vehicle

Kia Corp.’s latest entry-level electric vehicle anticipated for launch in 2026 showcases ampliTex bio-based materials, highlighting the potential for sustainable interior solutions in everyday vehicles. 

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