Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

LENCEN PA66 ontinuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic tray In addition, the company will showcase a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic unidirectional tape (CFRTP-UD tape) that utilizes both recycled continuous carbon fiber and the company’s LEONA polyamide resin.

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Carbon Fiber Economy Batteries Battery 370

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

Automobili Lamborghini celebrated the grand opening of its new Seattle-based carbon fiber research facility, the Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL). Operating as an entity outside of the company's headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the ACSL is responsible for unlocking new potential in carbon fiber.

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Carbon Fiber Seattle Carbon Washington 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2016

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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Carbon Fiber Carbon Mitsubishi North America 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2021

It contains carbon fiber that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and load-bearing material. The structural battery uses carbon fiber as a negative electrode, and a lithium iron phosphate-coated aluminum foil as the positive electrode. GPa, and tensile strength exceeding 300?MPa. Image: Marcus Folino.

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Carbon Fiber Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 416

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2016

RMX Technologies and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for a new technology that significantly reduces the time and energy needed in the production of carbon fiber. Oxidation is the most time-consuming phase of the multistep carbon fiber conversion process.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Energy Production 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2013

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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Carbon Fiber Carbon MIT Polymer 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

Ford Motor Company is partnering with Dow Automotive Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, to research the use of advanced carbon fiber composites in high-volume vehicles. Carbon fiber composites have been used in aerospace and racing cars for decades due to their unique combination of high strength and low mass.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Ford Vehicles 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2020

The projects will feature collaborations with EERE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office on manufacturing reliable and affordable electrolyzers and with EERE’s Vehicle Technologies Office on developing low-cost, high-strength carbon fiber for hydrogen storage tanks. Carbon Composite Optimization Reducing Tank Cost. Hexagon R & D LLC.

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Carbon Fiber Hydrogen Low Cost Polymer 321

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2013

Plasan Carbon Composites (PCC), a supplier of carbon fiber solutions to the automotive industry and a subsidiary of composites solutions pioneer Plasan Sasa, Inc, has partnered with Toray Industries to bring additional material and technology capabilities and solutions to its automotive and commercial customers.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Market Shelby 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2023

Key features to aero include a lightweight carbon fiber rear spoiler and front splitter, both assisting SuperVan 4.2 The SuperVan 4.2, to stay planted to the winding roads of the mountain. The chassis of SuperVan 4.2 The chassis of SuperVan 4.2 Refinements have also been made to the powertrain.

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Ford Carbon Fiber Wind Electric 396

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2015

Solvay Specialty Polymers introduced Veradel 3300 SL 30 polyethersulfone (PESU). The new Veradel grade is a tough, high-performance resin designed to meet growing global demand for advanced polymers that can improve automotive powertrain efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

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Polymer F-150 Carbon Fiber Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2018

In a paper in the journal Small , the team reports that the metal/metal oxide@N-doped graphitic carbon fibers—especially Co 3 O 4 —exhibit comparable ORR catalytic activity but superior stability and methanol tolerance versus the industry-standard platinum in alkaline solutions. Tang et al. Click to enlarge.

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Carbon Fiber Fuel Polymer Carbon 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2020

The team will build on ORNL’s success in developing low-cost carbon-fibers, composites, smart polymer materials, and non-destructive evaluation methods by leveraging expertise of partners on coating deposition and robotic inspection tools for smart repair of gas pipes.

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Parts San Diego Carbon Fiber Polymer 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

The companies have also signed a joint development agreement to develop novel Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) processing techniques for high volume production for the serial automotive market, building on pioneering work done by C-CON, and leveraging Cytec’s materials development capabilities.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Legal Audi 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

They are made of fiber-composite materials and, in keeping with Audi’s lightweight construction philosophy, each weighs just 26 kilograms (57.3 The ultra high-strength outer shell comprises two layers: an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and an outer layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP).

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric 504

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2018

The study focuses on four promising areas: Carbon fibers and products incorporating carbon fibers. Only a small fraction of downstream bitumen derivate is used for Polymer production. This study provides insights into high-value products that can be made by, or in partnership with Alberta’s oil sands industry.

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Oil-Sands BBC Carbon Fiber Oil 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

As part of a development project, researchers at Daimler AG and the Austrian CRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastics) applications specialist Secar Technologie GmbH have developed an innovative new CRP composite pultrusion process enabling carbon fibers and metal to be pultruded in profile form in larger volumes.

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Carbon Fiber Production Polymer Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

recently was awarded $999,990 for a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) from the US Department of Energy to develop ultra-lightweight hydrogen fuel tanks using carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforcement. Applied Nanotech has developed CNT reinforced polymers for fiber composites for a wide range of applications.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Fuel Polymer 387

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

“Adhesive application with robot assistance,” abbreviated from the German as KLARA (Klebstoffapplikation mit Roboter-Assistenz), provides support with the installation of roofs made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Installation Carbon Fiber Polymer 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

Demonstration scale plasma oxidation of carbon fiber This project will scale up a carbon fiber oxidation technology that reduces energy consumption and oxidation time. Utah State University. 1,988,042.

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Engine Carbon Fiber Fuel Batteries 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2019

Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4 lb) of gas.

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Audi Gas Range Polymer 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2023

As well as a monocoque made entirely of multi-technology carbon fiber, it features a front structure in Forged Composites; a special material made of short carbon fibers soaked in resin. The LB744 is also the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Concept Polymer 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Williams already owns two polymer EOS systems. Carbonmide (carbon fiber reinforced polyamide) at Williams is being used for production parts on Formula One cars in conjunction with carbon composite laminates where improved strength is required.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Polymer Insight 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Initial compounding, molding and testing of carbon-fiber reinforced EcoPaXX was successful in establishing benchmark composites for high-temperature (up to 200 °C) and structural applications. These composites are well-suited to weight optimization efforts in the automotive industry for fuel savings and lowered emissions.

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Carbon Fiber Minnesota Polymer Carbon 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells require precise temperature and moisture controls to be at their best. The performance of polymer-electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) and other multiphase flow technologies is significantly dependent on liquid-water management.

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Carbon Fiber Fuel Water Polymer 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2017

Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. These projects will pursue innovative approaches to developing novel precursors for high-strength carbon fiber at half the cost of current materials. Durable Mn-based PGM-Free Catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells. GreenWay Energy, LLC.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Fuel Low Cost 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2022

In liquid batteries, you can take your two electrodes, and then add the electrolyte and as long as there’s something separating the two, usually a polymer, you have a battery. Cold sintering allows for the fabrication of composites with three components; the active material, the solid electrolyte, and the carbon fiber.

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Batteries Battery Production Sodium 370

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6 miles (one kilometer), based on the NEDC.

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277

Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

With an additional layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer compound, the casing is “designed to protect the battery at all times.” Mercedes’ G brand boss said it was too early to announce the range, but the four electric motor system could benefit significantly from energy regeneration, both on and off-road.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Electric Electrical 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2017

Two projects will research, develop, and use integrated computation materials engineering (ICME) techniques to develop low cost carbon fiber from a variety of feedstocks and precursors that can be used to make carbon fiber with less energy and lower cost. ICME Low Cost Carbon Fiber (Area of Interest 2).

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Carbon Fiber Li-ion Mercedes GM 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Under this contract, Quantum will develop 10,000 psi (70 MPa) high capacity carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks that are designed specifically for potential use in future Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell electric vehicles.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 2001 Fuel 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2015

The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Adherent Technologies, Inc.; TPI Composites, Inc.;

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Tennessee Universal Manufacturer Honda 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. Audi has unveiled a new electric urban concept—a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. Two e-tron electric motors provide the propulsion and a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Concept Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2014

Potential high-value products from isolated lignin include low-cost carbon fiber, engineering plastics and thermoplastic elastomers, polymeric foams and membranes, and a variety of fuels and chemicals—all currently sourced from petroleum. Each product stream, however, has its own distinct challenges. Ragauskas et al.

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Production Carbon Fiber Polymer Fuel 225

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Challenges: Sustainability and industry collaboration This efficient energy harvester combines piezoelectric composites with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer and epoxy resin, a unique combination that was able to store electricity even after 100,000 uses.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 123