Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The fuel tank is designed and manufactured by DSM Engineering Material project partners RM Technologies and MTS France. Traditionally, fuel tanks were made of steel to prevent volatile compounds from escaping, but these tanks add significant weight to the vehicle.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2020
In Brazil, Gerdau and Braskem signed a partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) and Alkimat Tecnologia to develop innovative solutions for the electromobility segment using additive manufacturing (3D printing). —Ronnie Rego.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 21, 2010
Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. liter V-6 2010 Ford Escape. Post-industrial recycled yarns for seat fabrics on vehicles such as the Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid. liter Duratec engine.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 11, 2009
We have found a practical automotive usage for a renewable resource that helps reduce our dependence on petroleum, uses less energy to manufacture, and reduces our carbon footprint. liter V-6 2010 Ford Escape. 100% post-industrial recycled yarns in seat fabrics on vehicles such as the Ford Escape. More than 1.5 million pounds.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 16, 2012
Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Other factors used to determine the best material for manufacturing parts for vehicles include: Part performance. Switching to biobased materials is a very complex process and is many times an optimal balance of the above considerations against the cost to manufacture.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2010
To date, Ford Taurus, Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Crown Victoria, Escape, Edge, Expedition and Econoline, as well as Mercury Mariner and Grand Marquis, Lincoln MKS, MKX, MKT and Navigator use the sustainable material. Tags: Materials Sustainability Vehicle Manufacturers. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The number of vehicles equipped with fuel cell drives is increasing slowly but steadily, with large quantities expected within the next five years, particularly from Asian manufacturers. The water balance of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell significantly affects efficiency and service life. Air management for cold combustion.
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