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European regulators have decided that carbonfiber should be on a shortlist of hazardous materials and are seeking to have it banned. While the industry will presumably petition the government against instituting any official restrictions, theres always a chance the rule could come to pass shaking up the global supply chain.
Safety barely registered in the design process, and the idea of reducing environmental harm was not yet part of the discussion. For instance, carbonfiber reduces weight without compromising strength, while hybrid systems recover energy that would otherwise escape as heat.
Magna Exteriors, an operating unit of Magna International, has been awarded new business to supply painted automotive body panels made from carbonfiber composite material for two 2016 model-year vehicles. This effort followed the successful collaboration between Magna and Zoltek to develop CFS-Z carbonfiber sheet molding compound.
The first prototype carbonfiber MonoCell, the tub that forms the main structure of McLaren’s cars, has been shipped from the company’s new £50-million (US$66-million) innovation and production center in Yorkshire to the McLaren Production center (MPC) in Woking, Surrey. First prototype carbon fibre chassis delivered from the MCTC.
Zoltek is a large two carbonfiber manufacturer; large tow carbonfiber is carbonfiber with 40,000 or more filaments applied for applications such as wind turbine blades and reinforced plastics compounds, and is produced on modified acrylic staple fiber production lines for textiles. per share).
Toray Industries concluded an agreement with Lilium GmbH to supply carbonfiber composite materials for the Lilium Jet. The Lilium Jet is a five-seater, emissions-free aircraft that can take off and land vertically and is designed to provide high-speed regional connections of up to 300km in under 60 minutes. Earlier post.)
Ford and DowAksa signed a joint development agreement (JDA) formally to advance research on cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing of automotive-grade carbonfiber, a material poised to play a significant role in the drive to make vehicles lighter. DowAksa is expanding on Aksa’s existing carbonfiber production assets.
Ford and DowAksa are accelerating joint research to develop high-volume manufacturing techniques for automotive-grade carbonfiber, aiming to make vehicles lighter for greater fuel efficiency, performance and capability. Ford and Dow Chemical began working together in 2012 to develop low-cost, high-volume carbonfiber composites.
Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Rayon (MRC), regarding the development and manufacturing of innovative carbonfiber structural components for the automotive industry in North America. Also key was reducing the cycle time associated with the use of carbonfiber.
The concept was presented at the Nissan Futures event by Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan senior vice president for globaldesign, and Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan global marketing divisional general manager for brand and engagement. —Tommaso Volpe, Nissan global motorsports director. Powertrain/performance/range.
BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7 BMW M3 CRT.
Hyundai Motor Group has revealed TIGER (Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot), the company’s second Ultimate Mobility Vehicle (UMV) ( earlier post ) and the first designed to be uncrewed. The transforming intelligent ground excursion robot is designed to carry various types of payload while traveling over challenging terrain.
Polestar, the Swedish premium electric car company founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding, delivered on its global sales target of 29,000 vehicles in 2021, representing year-on-year growth exceeding 185%. Polestar increased its global presence from 10 to 19 markets in 2021, with growth in Europe and Asia Pacific.
The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbonfiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. This becomes even more important as an element of vehicle design as Honda moves toward its electrified future. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. 5-Belt Aerodynamics Testing.
—Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. Ford engineers took a holistic approach to weight reduction by incorporating advanced materials into the entire design of the vehicle, including powertrain, chassis, body, battery ( earlier post ) and interior features such as seats. 19” by 5” carbonfiber wheels.
The UK-based wheel specialist from Dymag and composites wizards from Korea's Hankuk Carbon have announced the development of a line of hybrid carbon-fiber wheels for Hyundai’s N cars.& This is because Dymag’s design consists of a composite outer rim and a forged metal center.
Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbonfiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. The CarbonPro bed design also enables best-in-class cargo volume, increasing the already class-leading volume of the Sierra’s roll-formed steel bed by 1 cubic foot.
The chassis of the car is built from a super lightweight all carbonfiber and aluminium monocoque and weighs 800 kg (1,764 lbs), contributing to its acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Click to enlarge.
All of the solutions have passed extensive assessments including global crash test models, and simulations of forming feasibility, and assembly. For example, the S-in motion Battery Pack concept includes design options with a tray, without a tray, and different material strategies are considered.
BMW held a cornerstone-laying ceremony for its new Lightweight Design Center at BMW’s Landshut site. Lightweight construction is one of the key technologies of the global automotive industry and a key differentiating feature in competition. BMW is investing about €20 million (US$22 million) in the center.
The Teijin Group recently unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbonfiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester. The body incorporates a core structure made of carbonfiber composite material. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
Agility Fuel Solution, a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, introduced its new third-generation roof-mount compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system for Automated Side Loader, Rear End Loader and Front End Loader refuse collection vehicles.
The ES6 sports the only body design with a hybrid structure of aluminum alloy and carbonfiber in its class. Structural elements made of high-strength carbonfiber make the ES6 lighter and more solid. An overall torsional stiffness of 44,930 Nm/degree is the highest among production SUVs globally.
Its dimensional stability and mechanical property retention under a wider range of temperatures and humidity—together with high flow performance—can open opportunities for thin-wall designs that reduce weight. —Darpan Parikh, global product management Leader, Resins & Compounds, SABIC’s Specialties business.
the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbonfibers and composites business, has developed a lightweight multi-material roof cover for a fuel-cell bus made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), aluminum and other lightweight engineering plastics. Toho Tenax Co., Toho Tenax collaborated with GH Craft Ltd.,
Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbonfiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.
At the same time, the BMW Group Plant Leipzig becomes the first location in the company’s global production network where BMW and MINI models are manufactured together. This design, developed from the outset for pure e-mobility, made possible a particularly generous amount of space in the interior and a cockpit and center console design.
million) will now benefit from Quimera aligning its existing vehicles, project pipeline, motor sports program and global strategic partner programs with the center. The center, with an R&D budget of €4 million (US$5.4 Three 231 bhp (172 kW) UQM electric motors deliver torque of more than 1,000 N·m (738 lb-ft). Korea) battery packs.
Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The monocoque chassis is made entirely of carbonfiber to make it lighter and more rigid. Supplied by a series of lithium-polymer EIG batteries, the AEGT can run for about 30 minutes.
The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is designed and constructed as a real racing machine, starting with its full carbonfiber monocoque bodywork. Building on the unique exterior styling of the production Nissan LEAF, the 2-door race version was created by Nissan GlobalDesign Center in Japan. inch shorter wheelbase, is 0.8
During his presentation at the recent California Air Resources Board (ARB) ZEV Technology Symposium, Tatsuaki Yokoyama, from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, said that Toyota aimed to reduce the cost of fuel cell vehicles to 1/10 of the current level by design and materials improvement by commercialization in 2015.
Suggesting a radical reinterpretation of the INFINITI Q60 coupe, the Project Black S features an aerodynamically-optimized new design with a performance hybrid powertrain developed in close collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. —Francois Bancon, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, INFINITI.
the development of carbon-fiber-reinforced FDM feedstock materials to produce strong, lightweight components. The company holds 380 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally. This involves “slicing” or sectioning a CAD design into layers. manufacturing.
EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. EN-V has been designed for the speed and range of today’s urban drivers. Smaller, smarter design. Earlier post.). meters in length. Autonomous operation.
Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 kg of gaseous hydrogen—two housed next to the driver and two in the trunk of the car—and the refueling system developed by Alset Global and its partners are approved by German motorsport’s governing body, the DMSB. In addition, the use of the existing 6.0
The Envision’s compact, lightweight chassis is composed of carbonfiber, magnesium and aluminum. GM says that the Envision merges Buick’s globaldesign language with Chinese aesthetics for the SUV segment. The vehicle can be plugged into a standard outlet to recharge the battery.
The Ford design team and RTR used many of the same tools Ford uses for its race cars and production programs. The battery system is designed to be cooled during charging using a di-electric coolant, decreasing the time needed between runs. Mustang Mach-E 1400 has taken shape without rules. Downforce is targeted at more than 2,300 lb.
This comprehensive design will. General Electric Global Research. General Electric Global Research will develop an at-home. This fast-fueling design has very few moving parts, will operate quietly, and will. intestine storage tanks could be as light as today’s carbonfiber. and internal porous materials.
The new Polestar Production Center in Chengdu, China will produce the Polestar 1—a carbonfiber-bodied Electric Performance Hybrid. The facility, which has been completed on schedule, will produce vehicles for both China and global export markets with first customer deliveries expected before the end of 2019.
Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. Using an Audi-designed power electronics module, the e-tron is able to read sensor data 10,000 times per second and output current values for the electric motors to help with traction in various conditions.
The Siemens global research unit Corporate Technology developed the powertrain and built a prototype. It is designed for use without a clutch, either in manual mode with the steering-wheel mounted paddles or in automatic mode. At 52 kg (115 lbs), the motor used in the eGT is one of the lightest and most compact units on the market.
The module is made from carbonfiber sheet molded compound (SMC), glass fiber SMC and unidirectional glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) to offer both high strength and low weight. The company has operations on three continents and more than 4,200 employees.
In collaboration with KraussMaffei, Henkel has developed a process for the manufacture of components based on glass or carbonfiber and using high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) technology that creates a surface quality good enough for automobile exteriors.
The highly heat-resistant separator coated with Teijinconex meta-aramid fibers maintains its shape even at 250°C. The new separator is designed for use in laminated-type LIBs. In spot heating tests, Teijin has verified that the separator does not break down even at 350°C.
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