Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2016

SGL Group, a leading manufacturer of carbon-based products and materials, will sell its graphite electrode (GE) business to Showa Denko (Japan). Closing is expected in the first half of 2017. The transaction is an important milestone for our strategic realignment. Jürgen Köhler, CEO of SGL Group.

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Carbon Malaysia Austria 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. Sereebo used for CarbonPro contains randomly-orientated, isotropic carbon fiber in a polyamide matrix resin.

GM 207

GM Carbon Fiber Sierra GMC 207

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

Toyota’s hydrogen tanks are made of extra-thick carbon fiber and are built to withstand major impacts. Annual production and sales have increased yearly, going from about 700 units in 2015, to around 2,000 units in 2016, and, most recently, approximately 3,000 units in 2017.

Hydrogen 321

Hydrogen Toyota 2020 Production 321

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. A container for four traction batteries of various sizes works in tandem with a photovoltaic system that is capable of supplying up to 20 kW of power on sunny days. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. The company hopes to launch AWC in 2017.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150