Electric Vehicles
Lanxess, Kautex Textron explore D-LFT for EV battery housings
Research cooperation substitutes steel and aluminum with a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic technology demonstrator for advantages in weight, functional integration and mass production.
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Hexagon Purus continues drive toward zero-emissions with battery-electric trucks contract
Hydrogen solutions company — best known for its Type IV hydrogen cylinders — will provide fully integrated vehicle drivetrains, ProPack and power electronics for Class 6 and 8 trucks.
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Volkswagon launches new research collaboration with ORNL, University of Tennesse, Knoxville
Projects involve integration of advanced functional materials, novel recycling and wireless charging concepts to support electric mobility and sustainable transportation.
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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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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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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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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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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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