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DECEMBER 8, 2011

a leader in the carbon fiber and composites industry, will co-develop advanced carbon fiber composite technologies for potential high-volume use globally in GM cars, trucks and crossovers. Conventional carbon fiber-reinforced composites use thermosetting resins and require a much longer timeframe for molding.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon GM Fuel Economy 249

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. The joint venture will develop and globally market a broad range of products and technical service support in the rapidly expanding carbon-fiber based composites industry.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Turkey Wind 230

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Teijin Limited will establish the first pilot plant for fully integrated production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) components from carbon fiber on the premises of its Matsuyama Factory in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Production Automobile 199

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MARCH 9, 2011

Teijin Limited has achieved a significant reduction in the cycle time required for molding carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) automobile cabin frame, bringing it to less than one minute. Long-fiber thermoplastic pellet: high-strength pellet made from carbon fiber, suited for injection molding of complex parts.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Automobile Concept 199

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JULY 19, 2022

Beyond the vehicle, Supernal is collaborating with external partners and the Group’s more than 50 affiliates—which span automobiles, automotive parts, construction, robotics and autonomous driving—to co-create the expansive AAM value chain. —Jaiwon Shin, President of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of Supernal.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

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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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi 186

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APRIL 28, 2010

Toray Industries, Inc. has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). The companies aim for adoption of the newly developed parts in Mercedes-Benz models within next three years. Earlier post.)

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Automobile Carbon Fiber Parts Mercedes 210

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JANUARY 18, 2016

the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, has developed innovative microwave carbonization and plasma surface treatment technologies to support the increased production and use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) in automobiles, high-speed railcars and aircraft.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Energy Production 150

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Teijin has joined the AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology , a cross-industry network for joint business development and technology development organized by service and engineering provider AZL Aachen GmbH and involving nine institutes and some 80 companies in the field of lightweight production. © AZL Aachen GmbH.

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Czech Republic Production Carbon Fiber Portugal 221

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MARCH 21, 2012

Teijin Limited is opening the Teijin Composites Application Center (TCAC) to develop automotive and other industrial applications of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite products in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Earlier post.) billion to US$2.4 billion ) by around 2020.

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Carbon Fiber GM USA 2011 210

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MARCH 2, 2016

Toho Tenax Europe GmbH (TTE), the German subsidiary of Toho Tenax, itself the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, has developed an integrated production system for carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that enables manufactured composite parts to be optimized for required shapes and properties.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Toray Industries will open Automotive Center Europe (AMCEU) in August 2018 near Munich, Germany, as part of strengthening of R&D function related to the Green Innovation (GR) Business in Europe.

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Europe Carbon Fiber Automobile Vehicles 150

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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. PolyOne Corporation; PPG Industries, Inc.;

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Tennessee Universal Manufacturer Honda 150

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AUGUST 31, 2016

A US Department of Energy (DOE) program designed to spur the use of high performance supercomputers to advance US manufacturing has funded 13 new industry projects for a total of $3.8 GM and EPRI. the prediction of weld residual stresses in the dissimilar welds of nuclear piping systems.

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Manufacturer EPRI Lithium Sulfur Carbon Fiber 150

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

In collaboration with KraussMaffei, Henkel has developed a process for the manufacture of components based on glass or carbon fiber and using high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) technology that creates a surface quality good enough for automobile exteriors.

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Carbon Fiber Production Carbon Manufacturer 186

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MAY 22, 2013

Offering high strength combined with low weight, glass or carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials are especially suited for the manufacture of motor vehicle components. Particularly for mass-produced automobiles, resin injection processes such as RTM now predominate.

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Production Carbon Fiber Automobile Manufacturer 186

Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry ‘s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The past two years have seen a remarkable transformation in the Indian auto and auto component industry.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Royal DS is launching a custom-made solution for structural and semi-structural applications, incorporating various types of continuous fiber reinforcements embedded in its advanced polyamides. Together with several industry partners, DSM has developed advanced thermoplastic composites, which are initially aimed at the automotive industry.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Insight Volvo 199

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MARCH 24, 2016

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as much as 50% and the energy used in its production by more than 60%. Details of the cost analysis will be shared with the prospective licensees.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Manufacturer Energy 150

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

These companies, each in their own area of expertise, play a leading role in the production and processing of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, and have established a track record in the aerospace industry. The automotive industry is showing greatly increased interest in the industrial applications of light materials.

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Companies Netherlands Carbon Fiber Industrial 225

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JULY 10, 2012

the development of carbon-fiber-reinforced FDM feedstock materials to produce strong, lightweight components. The process creates functional prototypes and manufactured goods directly from any 3D CAD program, using high-performance industrial thermoplastics. FDM machines have build volume capacities ranging roughly from 288 cu.

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Manufacturer Production Carbon Fiber Parts 275

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JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. MWh per vehicle, less than half the industry average of 2.37

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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MAY 19, 2015

The collaborative project is intended ultimately to set the stage for innovative breakthroughs in future commercial automobiles. Mustang engine, used a combination of carbon fiber, Torlon, epoxy, ceramic and metal. The original Polimotor was developed by Matti Holtzberg in the 1980s. liter Duratec engine. Buckley, R.,

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Carbon Engine 150

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JUNE 29, 2018

Using the only process of its kind in the industry, ventilation can be flexibly adjusted without any adverse effects. These components are being delivered to all automobile and engine plants of the BMW Group production network. The same now applies to the ventilation systems at BMW Group Plant Landshut, for example.

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Grid BMW Power Powered 191

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MARCH 1, 2013

The inner layer consists of gas-impermeable polyamide polymer, while a second layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) gives the tank its extremely high strength; a third layer of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) provides rugged protection against damage from the outside. lb) less than its conventional counterpart.

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Audi Gas CO2 Gas-Electric 296

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Other awards included funding for renewable energy resources, industrial and building energy efficiency, a modernized electricity grid, cleaner fossil fuels, and the next generation of nuclear power. Included among the selected projects is one for algal biofuels, three for vehicle technologies and four for fuel cells. DOE Funding: $3,000,000.

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Fuel Energy Carbon Fiber Polymer 210

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MAY 9, 2010

Toray Industries, Inc. has signed a long-term basic supply agreement with the aerospace and defence company EADS to supply carbon fiber prepreg for aircraft application primarily for Airbus S.A.S. The demand for carbon fiber for aircraft application had been stagnant since 2008. over 15 years through 2025.

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Carbon Fiber Supplies Carbon 2008 186

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JUNE 12, 2012

The top two awards, one of $9 million to a project led by Dow Chemical, and one of $8.999 million to a project led by PolyPlus, will fund projects tackling, respectively, the manufacturing of low-cost carbon fibers and the manufacturing of electrodes for ultra-high-energy-density lithium-sulfur, lithium-seawater and lithium-air batteries.

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Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Carbon Lithium Sulfur 210

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB forms part of the “fuel consumption of 2 litres/100 km for all” plan introduced within the framework of France’s New Industrial Plan. To achieve this, Renault collaborated with French automotive industry partners such as car glass manufacturer Saint-Gobain, seat supplier Faurecia, tire company Michelin and Continental (brake system).

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Earlier this year, BASF established a lightweight composites team to show its commitment to the growing importance of lightweight design in the automotive industry. The automobile components to be produced from these materials in the future will be able to withstand high loads despite their light weight.

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Industrial Industry Carbon Fiber Carbon 199

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JULY 10, 2010

Specifically, low cost and energy-efficient processes are sought that can be demonstrated and validated under field conditions to meet needs of the nascent algal biomass industry. Industrial Technology.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring 210

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JANUARY 12, 2018

Part of DOE’s High Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program ( earlier post ), the seven new public private partnerships will enable greater collaboration between DOE national labs and the US manufacturing industry. The projects selected for awards are: PPG Industries, Inc. Vitro Flat Glass LLC. million tons of CO 2.

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Waste Eaton 150

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MARCH 28, 2014

With automobiles moving to electrified accessories such as power steering and air conditioning, this truck scales those systems up for use on a larger vehicle. Component Electrification. These electrified components are used only when needed and at peak efficiency. Laydon Composites Ltd.; and Whiting.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

Electric Vehicles India

MAY 30, 2022

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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Electric Cars Motor Motors Motoring 92

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JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The production of the i3 marks the first time an automobile manufacturing plant in Germany has installed wind turbines on site to directly power production.)

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BMW New York London Production 247

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MARCH 24, 2010

GM and its strategic partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. By comparison, today’s typical automobile weighs more than 1,500 kilograms and is three times as long. In addition, today’s automobiles require more than 10 square meters of parking space and are parked more than 90% of the time. The Jiao EN-V model. Group (SAIC).

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

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JANUARY 4, 2020

The automobile industry deploys low-cost MPE sensors today to measure tailpipe emissions. This project will develop low-cost, widely deployable methane detection sensors that will allow industry to reduce costs associated with natural gas pipeline monitoring. Gas to Carbon Fiber Crystals (G2-CFX).

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