Composites in Electric Vehicle Production
Aptera expands presence of solar electric vehicle into UAE
The UAE will provide an ideal environment to introduce the company’s solar-powered composites-intensive BinC vehicle internationally.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Composites, resins portfolio supports EV applications, sustainability
JEC World 2024: Huntsman is sharing a new polyurethane- and epoxy-based composites portfolio aligned with the needs of the automotive sector.
Read MoreComposite current collectors to enable EV battery efficiency
Researchers at ORNL have developed a metal-free current collector using carbon fiber and nanotubes to further lightweight lithium-ion batteries and increase energy density, improving EV driving range.
Read MoreSyensqo to sponsor DS Penske Formula E team
Three-year partnership will bring high-performing polymers and composites to the forefront of electric vehicles to build on their efficiency, safety and light weight.
Read MoreSolvay releases SolvaLite grade to mitigate BEV thermal runaway
Fast-curing epoxy prepreg grade protects electric batteries from fire hazards, outperforming aluminum and discontinuous fiber composites in practical UL 2596 flammability tests.
Read MoreEnvalior offers novel Tepex composite for EV battery housings
Low-thickness, recyclable thermoplastic composite passes strict thermal runaway tests for EV battery housings.
Read MoreAptera reveals first composite production parts for BinC vehicle
Pre-production efforts are underway to begin building production-intent vehicles.
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Composites end markets: Batteries and fuel cells (2024)
As the number of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs) grows, so do the opportunities for composites in battery enclosures and components for fuel cells.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Aptera joins forces with C.P.C. Group to accelerate solar EV production
Specialized composite bodies are being produced in Modena, Italy, for Aptera’s BinC vehicle, enabling eventual manufacturing ramp-up of 40 vehicles/day to meet demand targets.
Read MoreMODALT project to validate thermoplastic composite electromobility application
Zeleros, Aimplas, CMT and Ziur Composite Solutions will develop and test a high-performance energy storage module for integration into modular battery packs, contributing to transportation electrification.
Read MoreOCSiAl to construct European graphene nanotube facility in 2024
Synthesized graphene nanotubes and other nanotube derivatives at new hub in Serbia will meet customer demand for high-performance EV batteries, polymers.
Read MoreAsahi Kasei presents circular composite solutions for EV batteries
Novel thermoplastic composite materials, a bio-based and biodegradable nanofiber and a technology that chemically recycles PA66 polymers enable more circular, lightweight and connective EVs.
Read MoreHRC facilitates development of Karma Automotive ultra-luxury EV
Low-density GF-SMC decklids, fenders and headlamp brackets will be provided for the GS-6 EV model to achieve weight reduction and higher performance.
Read MoreHigh-performance fire-retardant resin series for composites
CAMX 2023: AOC’s Firepel R003 resin technology series are low viscosity, non-filled and non-halogenated polyester resins that meet the challenges of EV battery enclosures, mass transportation and architectural projects.
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Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses
Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
SABIC launches fiber-reinforced, intumescent, fire-retardant resins
SABIC PP compound H1090 and Stamax 30YH611 resins are well suited for extruding and thermoforming large, complex EV battery pack components for automotive.
Read MoreBio-inspired EV underbody panel developed by TPI Composites, Helicoid Industries
Composite underbody panel for battery pack protection, made of stacked multiaxial noncrimp fabric, will serve high-volume commercial and automotive markets.
Read MoreAutomotive chassis components lighten up with composites
Composite and hybrid components reduce mass, increase functionality on electric and conventional passenger vehicles.
Read MoreSumitomo Bakelite Europe conference highlights importance of composites for electric mobility
Composites for Future Mobility Conference attracts more than 50 delegates from OEMs, Tier suppliers and research institutions which are finding numerous composite opportunities in electric motors, UAM.
Read MoreElectric vehicle analysis ranks most-ready hubs for EV adoption
StorageCafe examines 100+ U.S. metropolitan areas and ranks the top 10 by number of EVs, public chargers, electricity cost, infrastructure challenges, clean energy, EV insurance costs, local incentives and more.
Read MoreSolvay features Xydar polymer for high-heat EV battery module insulation
Xydar LCP G-330 HH is a new glass-filled liquid crystal polymer grade designed to increase passengers’ safety in the event of battery thermal runaway.
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Aptera secures $33 million to fund initial phases of solar EV production
Community-led Accelerator Program will contribute to the procurement of low-volume tooling and the buildout of product-intent BinC, adding to $100+ million received over the last couple of years.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
BMW Group to bring iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet into service in 2023
A fleet of under 100 vehicles, featuring BMW fuel cell technology and 700-bar CFRP storage tanks, will be deployed for international demonstration and trial purposes.
Read MoreSeat frame demonstrates next-generation autocomposites design
Light weight, simplified/cost-effective manufacturing, passenger comfort and safety informed materials and process innovations and won awards for the 2022 Toyota Tundra‘s second-row seat frame.
Read MoreThe state of recycled carbon fiber
As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?
Read MoreCarbon Revolution to list in U.S. via business combination with Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp.
Following the transaction, the Australian carbon fiber wheel supplier and manufacturer will be well positioned for rapid growth and adoption into additional automotive programs.
Read MoreHelicoid Industries releases three use cases of Helicoid technology
Use case applications with Helicoid technology implementation demonstrated mechanical performance improvements, such as impact resistance and strength.
Read MoreBattery enclosure demonstrator testing proves EV feasibility, launches series production projects
Kautex Textron and Lanxess jointly developed and tested a PA6 technology demonstrator, reinforced with locally placed continuous fiber blanks, which passed all important mechanical, thermal tests.
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