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Cytec strengthens automotive composite development with new equity position in C-CON Holdings

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CYT) has acquired an equity position in C-CON Holdings GmbH, a leader in engineering, design and process development. It develops components and processes from the initial design through to readiness for series-production, while observing and meeting all customer requirements and legal regulations. Cytec Industries Inc.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

Baua Electric

Vonmercier seems to be trying to change all that with a new electric hovercraft design that heavily embraces the world of sleeky, sexy sportscars. The company claims to have adopted design practices from across the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. As the sales page explains, “The body and hull are molded from carbon fiber.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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The two plastic tanks storing the gas with an operating pressure of up to 200 bar follow the Audi lightweight design philosophy. The load-bearing fiber-reinforced laminate consists of an inner layer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and a layer of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) on top.

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Voith introducing new energy absorbers for trains made of fiber composite plastics

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Their modular design allows short replacement times and an individual vehicle design. Galea fiber composite vehicle head. It has been designed for intercity railway transportation and consists mainly of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). Train front ends have to bear extreme loads when impacts occur.

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

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For instance, you have battery life and even ugly designs of the past. Its battery has also been designed to reduce the overall weight of the car. And with its carbon fiber body, it has an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Designed to be a super car, the Renovo Coupe made it on our list of top fastest electric cars.

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Terrafugia obtains FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate for roadable aircraft; “flying car”

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As a unique integration of a two-seat aircraft and an automobile, the Transition is designed to meet safety standards from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

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If driving fast (legally) is your thing, checkout the all-new Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup that uses high-performance versions of the street GR86. As Lexus works towards becoming a carbon-neutral company, expect hybrids to be in most if not all Lexus models. Go here for more information on this serious hot hatch. GR Cup Series.

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