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CarboSax: new joint venture for more sustainable carbon fiber production forms in Germany

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PD Glasseiden, a Germany-based producer of fiberglass; European Carbon Fiber GmbH; and the ForschungsCampus Open Hybrid LabFactory e.V., PD Glasseiden, a Germany-based producer of fiberglass; European Carbon Fiber GmbH; and the ForschungsCampus Open Hybrid LabFactory e.V.,

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MIT team devises approaches for practical carbon-nanotube-coated carbon fiber; stronger, more electrically conductive

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MIT scientists demonstrated two approaches for growing CNTs on carbon fiber without degrading the fiber strength. Researchers at MIT have demonstrated two approaches for producing carbon fibers coated in carbon nanotubes without degrading the underlying fiber’s strength. Credit: ACS, Steiner et al.

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Enter BMW — with Carbon Fiber

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BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. First, the raw feedstock to make carbon fibers–just call it a “polacrylonitrile-based precursor&# –is made in Japan by a joint venture between SGL and Mitsubishi Rayon and flown to the U.S. –> Germany x 3. April 7th, 2010.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). We should use this potential to also accelerate the transformation of the mobility sector.

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Plastic Omnium expects to double sales from India to Euro 400 million in 5 years   | Autocar Professional

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China, the US and Germany are the group’s biggest markets in terms of turnover. The advantage for the carmakers will be more fuel being stored, less weight and better packaging as well,” Favre said. Turnover would double in the next five years,” Laurent Favre, Plastic Omnium’s chief executive officer, said today. billion euros.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Presales at dealerships in Germany have begun, with a base price of €30,600. The two plastic tanks storing the gas with an operating pressure of up to 200 bar follow the Audi lightweight design philosophy. The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is starting the new model year with a technology update. miles) (WLTP cycle) in natural gas operation.

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Lifecycle results for Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL vary widely depending on the power and hydrogen source

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All Mercedes-Benz plants in Germany will therefore switch to CO 2 -neutral energy supply, e.g. wind power and hydropower, by 2022. On downhill stretches and when braking, kinetic energy can be stored in the battery (recuperation). Two carbon-fiber encased tanks in the vehicle floor of the GLC F-CELL hold 4.4

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