article thumbnail

2025 BMW X3, Bugatti Bolide hypercar: Automotive Information Headlines

Baua Electric

BMW has been noticed trying out a prototype for a redesigned X3 on the Nürburgring, and we’ve video pictures. Impressively, the track-only hypercar could be very similar to the Bolide thought proven in 2020, which was once by no means in fact meant for manufacturing. Bugatti has equipped a have a look at building of its Bolide.

BMW 52
article thumbnail

IDTechEX: solid-state battery market will grow to $8B by 2031

Green Car Congress

The latter also partnered with BMW. Renault, Mitsubishi, and Nissan invested in Ionic Materials. Lithium-ion battery manufacturing has been dominated by East Asia, with Japan, China, and South Korea playing a significant role. Ford, Samsung, and Hyundai invested in Solid Power.

Market 418
article thumbnail

Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

Green Car Congress

Sustainable Value Margin—the ratio of Sustainable Value to sales—for each of the evaluated manufacturers. BMW and Toyota are consistent leaders in sustainable value. The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Click to enlarge.

article thumbnail

Mitsubishi Rayon acquires majority of carbon fiber reinforced plastics company Wethje; targeting auto industry

Green Car Congress

Mitsubishi Rayon Co. MRC) recently executed a share sales and purchase agreement by which it will acquire 51% of Wethje Holding GmbH , a German company engaged in manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) parts for automobile applications, from Wethje parent Cross Industries AG.

article thumbnail

BMW and SGL to triple production capacity at Moses Lake carbon fiber plant with $200M expansion; world’s largest carbon fiber plant

Green Car Congress

Due to the high demand for carbon fiber in automotive production, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers , a joint venture between the BMW Group and the SGL Group, will triple the capacity of the carbon fiber plant in Moses Lake, Washington. SGL and BMW made the announcement at the groundbreaking ceremony for the planned site expansion.

article thumbnail

Mitsubishi Uses SABIC Noryl GTX Resin for RVR Front Fenders

Green Car Congress

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s new RVR compact crossover ( earlier post ) uses front fenders made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX resin. In developing the RVR as the company’s newest compact crossover, Mitsubishi engineers made every effort to reduce part weight in order to achieve best-in-class fuel efficiency.

article thumbnail

SGL Group and BMW Group Establish Carbon Fiber-Joint Venture; BMW Will Use Output in the Megacity Vehicle

Green Car Congress

SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. This joint venture with the BMW Group is a milestone for the use of carbon fibers on an industrial scale in the automobile industry. Norbert Reithofer, BMW AG Management Board Chairman.