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Forvia moves toward more sustainable automotive composites manufacturing

Automotive technology supplier Forvia shares sustainability goals and recent developments aimed at bio-based and recycled materials and ramping up hydrogen tank production for clean mobility.

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Voith announces hydrogen storage cooperation with Weifu Hi-Tech

New deal with Chinese auto firm will develop and commercialize Type IV tanks for European, U.S. and Asian business markets.

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Joby acquires facility in Ohio, scales up eVTOL aircraft manufacture

Existing facility at Dayton International Airport will enable 500 eVTOLs per year, serving as Joby’s initial manufacturing footprint in the region.

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Pressure Vessels

ECOHYDRO project to enable recyclable composites for hydrogen storage

With the involvement of two schools from the Institut Mines-Télécom, the 4-year project aims to improve the intrinsic properties of a composite material based on Elium via four concrete demonstrators.

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Airbus debuts CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype

Unveiling coincided with the opening of the new CityAirbus test center in Donauwörth, Germany, ahead of the aircraft’s maiden flight later this year.

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DaQoTa project develops measuring head prototype for LATW inspection

Fraunhofer IPT, Taniq and Pixargus have proven the success of a measuring head capable of optimizing the reliability, security and efficiency of FRP pressure vessel manufacturing.

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Volocopter receives green light for VoloCity serial production

Production organization approval (POA) extension gives Volocopter the ability to design and produce the eVTOL aircraft in Bruchsal once it receives type certification.

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Eve Air Mobility brings on Aciturri, Crouzet as eVTOL suppliers

Pilot controls and wing components will be covered by Crouzet and Aciturri, respectively, as first prototype production begins. 

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Joby to launch eVTOL aircraft service in the UAE

The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support.

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Hydrogen Storage

Plastic Omnium starts construction of Chinese mega-plant for H2 pressure vessels

The new PO-Rein joint venture factory in Jiading, Shanghai, aims to be operational in 2026, producing up to 60,000 hydrogen vessels and high-pressure hydrogen storage systems per year for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.

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