Electric Vehicles

IDTechEx presents EV material and component opportunities outside of the battery cell

With the rapid development of the EV market, IDTechEx poses a greater emphasis on cell-to-pack designs and structural batteries, from thermal interface materials (TIMs), composite enclosures and fire safety.

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TRB Lightweight Structures develops under-vehicle protection plates for electric vehicles

Plates are composed of a sandwich construction of advanced materials and toughened TRB resins for doubled impact absorption rates and halved weight.

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Core

CosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator

Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.

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Automotive

Natural fiber-intensive Aura EV concept car unveiled

The all-electric vehicle concept was developed with natural fiber composite body panels designed by BAMD Composites with Bcomp materials.

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IVECO and Nikola open manufacturing facility for electric heavy-duty trucks

The production line in Ulm, Germany is anticipated to be capable of manufacturing approximately 1,000 Nikola Tre trucks per shift per year.

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Automotive

Porsche races to the future with electric motors, natural fiber composites

The Mission R concept is Porsche’s vision for sustainable, all-electric customer motorsports, including a CFRP exoskeleton and natural fiber-reinforced components.

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Aerospace

Archer Aviation works with USAF on Maker eVTOL aircraft

Archer to provide data from upcoming flight tests to further the USAF’s understanding of its eVTOL capabilities, systems and development progression.

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Glass Fibers

Lanxess, INFAC develop composite battery module housing 

The halogen-free, flame-retardant and glass fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) part lowers battery module assembly weight, improves insulation and flame resistance and retains a high level of functional integration.

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U.S. administration targets 50% electric vehicle sales in 2030

Outlined target kicks off investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and incentives to advance long-term fuel efficiency and emissions standards, with GM, Ford, Stellantis and UAW supporting this effort.

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Aerospace

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Boston Materials

Supercomp, ZRT and Bimetal are three of Boston Material’s z-axis carbon fiber products developed via its patented magnetic alignment process.

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