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Magna to produce carbon fiber composite body panels

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Magna Exteriors, an operating unit of Magna International, has been awarded new business to supply painted automotive body panels made from carbon fiber composite material for two 2016 model-year vehicles. —Tom Pilette, Vice President of Product and Process Development for Magna Exteriors.

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Continental Structural Plastics and Mitsubishi Rayon exploring joint venture for carbon fiber automotive structural components

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Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Rayon (MRC), regarding the development and manufacturing of innovative carbon fiber structural components for the automotive industry in North America. Also key was reducing the cycle time associated with the use of carbon fiber.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. turning circle for easy maneuverability.

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Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

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Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road. Building upon this proven track record, the new ProRail brings with it a series of advancements and new standard features.

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. All new for the 2016 model is a 1.6-liter The all-new Optima is designed to be functional and sporty with exterior dimensions that are marginally longer, taller and wider. Body and chassis. inches (increased 0.4

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INFINITI/Renault Sport Project Black S hints at performance hybrid powertrain, inspired by Formula 1 ERS

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Suggesting a radical reinterpretation of the INFINITI Q60 coupe, the Project Black S features an aerodynamically-optimized new design with a performance hybrid powertrain developed in close collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. liter V6 twin-turbo engine, the most advanced V6 engine INFINITI has ever offered.

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SporTran and Proterra deploy Louisiana’s first battery-electric buses in Shreveport

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In 2016, SporTran won the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No-Emission Vehicle Deployment Grant, which funded the five electric buses, three depot chargers and an on-route fast charger. The five Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses will go into service this month, and serve Louisiana’s third-largest city.