Mass Transit
Hyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040
Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028.
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TRB Lightweight Structures earns contract for design, manufacture of composite detrainment systems
State-of-the-art emergency detrainment systems for 94 nine-car train sets to meet stringent fire and impact requirements, replace London Underground Piccadilly Line rolling stock.
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Magrail technology to undergo feasibility testing in Italy
An MOU between Rete Ferroviaria Italiana and Nevomo aids to verify the feasibility of the composite hyperloop-inspired transportation technology, with a goal to eventually integrate it with European railway systems.
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Basaltex reveals basalt fiber milestone for use in rail carriage interiors
Testing and development of basalt fiber, bioresin and rPET combo achieves rigidity, fire resistance and lightweight properties that meet railway application standards.
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Shift2Rail issues call for molding tools to produce composite door, interiors demonstrators
Tenders for molding tools in EU project to manufacture composites using compression molding process or equivalent due by April 22, 2021.
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INVENT GmbH demonstrates sensor network for structural monitoring on composite railcar structures
Patented DuraAct technology uses piezo-ceramics to detect damage in Deutsche Bahn train side skirts as part of faWaSiS research project.
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TRB Lightweight Structures to supply composite components for Hitachi trains
New project to manufacture panels, partitions, doors and modified bike and bulk units for 23 trains that are set to enter service in 2022.
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IntegriCo Composites expands existing composite rail tie production into high-growth markets
Company bolsters existing product line into pipeline skids and construction matting parts while maintaining a continued focus on recycled plastic sustainability solutions.
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GM announces eVTOL, delivery vehicle concepts
During a virtual CES 2021 keynote, General Motors announced its BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle business and single-seater urban air mobility concept vehicle.
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Dynamic Modifiers introduces low-smoke, flame-retardant thermoplastic compound
Made for a wide range of markets, PAL...VersaCHAR addresses concerns surrounding traditional flame-retardant materials without sacrificing performance.
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