Electric Vehicles
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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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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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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U.S. DOE awards $60 million to accelerate zero-emissions vehicle advancement
Twenty four university- and industry-led projects focus on EV and battery technologies, new mobility systems and vehicle lightweighting to meet 2050 net-zero emission goals.
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