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Hyundai Motor and Saudi Aramco to collaborate on hydrogen, advanced non-metallic materials and future technologies

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The companies will also team-up to expand the adoption of non-metallic materials across a wide range of applications, including the use of carbon fiber and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Additionally, the companies will cooperate on the development of future automotive technologies. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Tesla Model S Plaid racecar achieves sub-10-minute time at Pikes Peak

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A Tesla Model S Plaid racecar with Unplugged Performance parts was able to set a new record at the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. In a statement following the event, the veteran racer highlighted that Unplugged Performance’s modifications and the vehicle’s tires played a crucial part in the feat.

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Team led by Local Motors 3D-printing a car during 6-day IMTS

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A team led by Local Motors is 3D-printing a full vehicle body over 44 hours during the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 and will follow it up with a first drive set to take place the morning of Saturday, 13 September. SABIC’s LNP STAT-KON carbon fiber-reinforced compound. The Strati is being 3D-printed at IMTS.

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Boogeyvan: Ford SuperVan 4.2 Headed to Pikes Peak

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Ford, which has been fielding entrants since the Peak’s first event in 1916, is taking to the hill this year in their SuperVan 4.2, To that end, you’ll have noticed the lightweight carbon fiber rear spoiler and front splitter, contributing to a claimed 4,400 pounds of downforce at 150 mph. This year’s event is on June 25.

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ArcelorMittal introduces new set of S-in motion solutions for BEVs

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While lightweighting has been a major consideration for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, it is only now emerging as a consideration for BEVs. As a result, there is much more energy to absorb in the event of a crash. Lightweighting emerges as a major factor in BEV design. In addition, steel is 100-percent recyclable.

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Magna eyeing displacing steel with thermoplastic composites in body frame

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Magna International Inc. This is moving from body structure to the full frame,” said William Harney, executive director of research and development for Magna’s exteriors and interiors group, during a media event at Magna’s Novi seating division facility Feb. Plastics News.

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FPT Industrial launches e-Powertrain organization; showcases e-powertrains at IAA CV, including H2 fuel cell concept

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On display at the event are its electric powertrain solutions, including a new hydrogen fuel cell concept powertrain developed by FPT for IVECO. Furthermore, with regards its LCV application, the F1A equips the IVECO Daily Blue Power, winner of the International Van of the Year 2018. Hydrogen fuel cell powertrain concept.

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