Electric Vehicles
Samad Aerospace eVTOL aircraft completes successful flight test
The successful test ensured the all-electric e-Starling’s CTOL flight capabilities and achieved an essential step toward its VTOL aircraft development.
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Episode 35: Lisa Ketelsen, Covestro
CW Talks visits with Lisa Ketelsen, head of thermoplastic composites and CEO of Maezio at Covestro. Ketelsen talks about her path to Covestro and the Maezio product line, Maezio’s attributes and applications, and how she sees thermoplastic composites evolving in the marketplace.
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VoltAero receives EU funding for hybrid-electric aircraft development
An initial €2.1 million grant and a possible equity portion of up to €11 million will keep the project on track to meet its goal of initiating deliveries of production-version Cassio airplanes in 2023.
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AZL, EconCore, Audi partner to develop composite battery casings
A new project aims to identify potential opportunities and challenges for composite materials within the electric vehicle battery enclosure market.
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Honeywell brings UAM fuel cell expertise in-house
After setting up a business dedicated to urban air mobility, and opening a dedicated R&D lab, Honeywell has now acquired the assets of fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Unmanned Systems.
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Composites help offset battery weight for electric waste trucks
Fraunhofer IWS develops cost-effective joining of aluminum frames and fiber glass-reinforced thermoplastic panels.
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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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