Electric Vehicles
Bercella carbon fiber bodywork meets aesthetics, aerodynamics and performance
The Italy-based company collaborated with Romeo Ferraris on the design and production of the new, all-electric Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR car to compete in the 2021 Pure ETCR.
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Lux Research suggests BEVs will rely less on lightweighting by 2030
In order for lightweighting to be a cost-effective solution against batteries by 2030, Lux determines it will need to cost less than $5/kilogram of weight saved.
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Altitude Aerospace supports composite door development for Alice aircraft
A contract was awarded by Potez Aéronautique to aid in Eviation’s all-electric, composites-driven aircraft program, Alice. The partnership will reinforce both companies’ past program collaborations.
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Plasan aims to launch high-volume carbon fiber body applications
Plasan Carbon Composites is targeting next-generation electric vehicle applications with its lightweight, CFRP body structure design.
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Creative Composites supplies SMC parts for zero-emission vehicles
Chosen for SMC’s range of benefits, Creative Composites has currently manufactured SMC front fenders and doors, designed to offer longevity, flexibility and robustness against everyday dents and knocks.
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Joint venture aims for large-scale fuel-cell production
The Volvo Group and Daimler Trucks AG aim to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for primary use in heavy-duty trucks, and other applications to hit 2050 climate-neutrality goals.
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Polestar announces production plans for natural composites-intensive BEV
The Precept battery electric vehicle, developed by Volvo’s Polestar brand, is said to feature Bcomp interior and exterior flax fiber composite panels.
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Arrival announces plans to establish first U.S. microfactory
The South Carolina-based microfactory will be the London-based company’s approach to bring down the cost of electric vehicles and accelerate mass adoption. Operations are expected to begin Q2 2021.
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Teijin joins AZL Partner Network
Participation with the cross-industry network’s upcoming multi-material battery casing project and will accelerate Teijin’s automotive composites expertise.
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EconCore announces partnership for sustainable car concept project
Dubbed Luca, the concept car incorporates EconCore’s recycled PET honeycomb cores, as well as other waste materials including horse hair, coconut fiber, flax and plastic bottles.
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