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

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

PD Glasseiden, a Germany-based producer of fiberglass; European Carbon Fiber GmbH; and the ForschungsCampus Open Hybrid LabFactory e.V., In the first step at a location in Chemnitz, Saxony, CarboSax will build a pilot line for the sustainable production of carbon fibers.

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber Germany Carbon Production

Dow and AKSA forming JV for carbon fiber and derivatives; up to $1B investment in project within 5 years

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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.

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber Carbon Turkey Wind

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

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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).

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Mitsubishi

Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Nissan plans to build six all-new LEAF NISMO RC vehicles to deploy around the world, so that fans can experience the power and excitement firsthand. Power is managed independently to each axle, instantly supplying torque to the tire with the most grip to let the car maneuver quickly and efficiently around the track.

Nissan

Nissan All-Electric Power Powered

DOE launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative; awards $23.5M to 5 more manufacturing R&D projects

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MARCH 26, 2013

The initiative includes private sector partnerships, new funding from the Department, and enhanced analysis of the clean energy manufacturing supply chain that will guide DOE’s future funding decisions. Carbon Fiber Technology Facility. million to 5 innovative manufacturing research and development projects. Earlier post.)

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Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Clean Cleaning

SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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MAY 12, 2015

Building confidence in these accelerated durability tests will enable a faster development process and more productive learning cycles. Together, GM and Honda can standardize hardware designs, leverage shared investments, and more quickly achieve scale economies, while building upon one of the strongest patent portfolios in the business.

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Congress Commercial Fuel Hydrogen

DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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JULY 10, 2010

An emphasis on bio-fuels, which are suitable for an SOFC and derived from sources (such as cellulosic biomass, agricultural residues, or municipal solid waste) that do not compete with food supply, is required. Buildings Technologies. Wind Technologies. Office of Fossil Energy.

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Fuel Motor Motors Motoring

Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). Large external power supply system. High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks.

Prius

Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber

BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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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. When the vehicle is on the move all the cells are used equally to supply energy.

BMW

BMW New York London Production

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. It is much more than that.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

At the end of the past decade Volkswagen decided to build a dedicated Technology Center for Electric Traction near its headquarters in Wolfsburg, to further advance its capabilities in fuel cell development. In a PEM fuel cell, hydrogen is supplied to the anode, where it is broken down into protons and electrons.

Audi

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept

DOE awarding $33M for carbon-neutral hybrid electric aviation

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AUGUST 27, 2020

Extremely Lightweight Fuel Cell Based Power Supply System for Commercial Aircrafts; $1,656,438. The proposed system has been estimated to have the specific power and specific energy properties aligning to the competitive capital costs required for aircraft ESPG applications. Fuceltech Inc. Marquette University.

Carbon

Carbon Hybrid Electric Electrical

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. A container for four traction batteries of various sizes works in tandem with a photovoltaic system that is capable of supplying up to 20 kW of power on sunny days. Hydrogen is supplied to the anode, where it is broken down into protons and electrons.

Audi

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel

EV Driven

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

Dow and AKSA forming JV for carbon fiber and derivatives; up to $1B investment in project within 5 years

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

Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

DOE launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative; awards $23.5M to 5 more manufacturing R&D projects

SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

DOE awarding $33M for carbon-neutral hybrid electric aviation

Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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