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

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SGL Group and BMW Group have formed a 51:49 joint venture to manufacture carbon fibers and fabrics for the automotive industry. The joint venture will be operated through two companies, one based in North America (SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC), and the other in Germany (SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG).

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Dutch companies form European Thermoplastic Automotive Composites consortium

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Their processing capability does not yet meet the required industrial production rates, particularly in the automobile industry, in part due to the number of units to be produced, environmental standards, and so on. There has already been project-based collaboration in the automotive sector.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). Renault said that EOLAB breaks new ground in the automobile industry by using magnesium sheeting. the majority of the market’s steering wheel armatures).

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Olympian Motors company is making Electric car.

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and we all know classic models cars ruled the Automobile industry in old days. However, in case of a crash, the frame offers solid structural rigidity, as it is made of military-grade carbon fiber and titanium. Now Olympian Motors Electric car create the same impact on Electric cars.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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The automobile industry deploys low-cost MPE sensors today to measure tailpipe emissions. The process also includes a novel reversible fuel cell design concept capable of delivering either potable water or electricity as co-products. Gas to Carbon Fiber Crystals (G2-CFX). Palo Alto Research Center, Inc.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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The front floor panels are constructed of carbon fiber core. Instead, engineers have applied an innovative new technology called “ablation” casting, an all-new material application and a world-first in the automobile industry. Carbon Fiber Core Floor. Multi-Material Body. Ablation Cast Nodes.

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