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JULY 12, 2015

To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns. Ford, however, wanted more of a mass-production solution.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF)—a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group ( earlier post )—officially opened its new carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. All electricity needed for the production of carbon fibers will come from local hydropower.

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Together, Hyzon and Transform Materials will evaluate proposals to develop facilities to produce low-to-negative carbon intensity hydrogen from various forms of methane, prioritizing biogas and renewable natural gas. The production of hydrogen as a co-product with acetylene provides significantly advantaged hydrogen cost structures.

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APRIL 6, 2010

SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group ( earlier post ), will build a carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. In the next step, the facility in Moses Lake will convert the polyacrylic fibers into the actual carbon fibers.

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MARCH 26, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI), which will focus on growing US manufacturing of clean energy products and boosting US competitiveness through major improvements in manufacturing energy productivity. Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative.

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JUNE 4, 2014

The vehicle represents the latest phase of Ford’s research into developing sustainable technology solutions that are affordable for consumers and can be produced in large volumes across the product lineup. —Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

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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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MAY 20, 2022

Its hybrid electric and hydrogen powertrain aims to reduce downtime related to energy recharging while reducing the carbon footprint, including the battery. Renault Scénic Vision is zero emission in production and in use with a 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional battery electric vehicle.

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid 482

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MAY 14, 2012

Johnson Controls is applying its expertise in natural fiber processing technology for interior components to vehicle exteriors; the company is using liquid resin press molding to enable series production of carbon fiber body parts. Structure of the carbon body parts. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR will tackle this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race featuring a complete body kit made of natural-fiber composite materials for the first time. These materials replace the metal and plastic injection moulded components of the production sports car.

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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 High-performance computing offers critical new insight into these phenomena, which in turn will accelerate the product’s entry into the market.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

percent stake in SGL Carbon SE, reflecting its strengthening of focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture. The BMW Group and the SGL Group already operate a joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (B Earlier post.).

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BMW Carbon Fiber Carbon Automobile Manufacturer 255

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. These include the high-speed compressor with turbine and high-voltage coolant pump, for example.

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OCTOBER 25, 2014

Mercedes-Benz received two MATERIALICA Design and Technology Awards at the MATERIALICA 2014 trade fair for materials applications, surface technology and product engineering in Munich. The first was for the new steel pistons for diesel engines ( earlier post ), the second for high-strength carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) struts.

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Mercedes Carbon Fiber Diesel Cars 262

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JUNE 9, 2017

million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $15.8

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APRIL 6, 2017

For the next generation of the Audi A8, an intelligent mix of four materials—aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)—is being used for the first time in the weight-bearing body structure—more materials than in any of the brand’s previous production models.

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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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AUGUST 13, 2012

These projects include the development and validation of modeling tools to deliver higher performing carbon fiber composites and advanced steels, as well as research into new lightweight, high-strength alloys for energy-efficient vehicle and truck engines. Fiber Thermoplastic Composites. carbon fiber thermoplastic composites.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Initial 0 Series production models will start in the “mid-large” segment. A production model based on the Saloon will be launched in 2026, Mibe stated, but he emphasized that Honda hasn’t yet decided on a production volume. That said, there will be multiple production Honda EVs based on the 0 Series building blocks.

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APRIL 28, 2010

has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). As the world’s largest manufacturer of carbon fiber, Toray has identified expansion of its Carbon Fiber Composite Materials Business in the automotive field as one of its top priorities.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

These projects will leverage national lab consortia launched under DOE’s Energy Materials Network (EMN) this past year ( earlier post ), and will support the President’s Materials Genome Initiative and advanced manufacturing priorities. Source: “2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report” Click to enlarge.

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Industrial Industry Fuel Carbon Fiber 253

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AUGUST 3, 2017

“Adhesive application with robot assistance,” abbreviated from the German as KLARA (Klebstoffapplikation mit Roboter-Assistenz), provides support with the installation of roofs made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the new Audi RS 5 Coupe. Click to enlarge. All equipment components were preassembled on a base plate.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

They will help us grow our business internationally and continue to our vision for a carbon-free recreational boating sector. With the Series A funds, we will accelerate our product roadmap and distribution, including in North America.” For larger vessels, the company’s TEMO 1100 is rated at 1.1

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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Carbon Fiber Low Cost Carbon Manufacturer 218

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The BMW iX will go into production at BMW Plant Dingolfing in the second half of 2021 and is scheduled to arrive on US shores in early 2022. This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

While possibly adequate for some stationary applications and vehicle platforms, they may be too expensive and bulky for many non-stationary applications and may not be able to provide a driving range that meets consumer expectations across the full range of light-duty vehicle platforms. develop novel, advanced hydrogen storage technologies.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $30 million in available funding ( DE-FOA-0001647 ), subject to appropriations, for research and development of low-cost hydrogen production, onboard hydrogen storage, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells to advance the widespread commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Lamborghini aims to further develop its leadership in the design and production of carbon fiber structures and parts, enhancing its ability to develop features and functions that take lightweight materials to the next level. For this reason, the cooperation with Prof. Propulsion system.

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MIT Carbon Fiber Design Concept 150

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FEBRUARY 9, 2015

With a front-end, cab, box and tailgate made out of aluminum alloy and a frame made out of high-strength, lightweight steel, the F-150 utilizes BETAMATE structural adhesives for durability, weight reduction and improved manufacturing efficiencies. Dow Automotive offers almost two dozen grades of BETAMATE for different applications.

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F-150 Ford Carbon Fiber 2014 150

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. This project will develop a new process that enables low-cost, domestic manufacturing of magnesium. Grantee Description.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. 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). Background.

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AUGUST 24, 2016

According to the Ducker Worldwide “2015 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content Study,” within the next decade aluminum sheet for light vehicle body and closure parts will grow from less than 200 million pounds in 2012 to nearly 4 billion pounds. Siva Ramasamy, vice president, Breakthrough Innovation.

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Market Engine Carbon Fiber North America 150

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

SGL Group brings its long-established expertise as a component developer to the project, and is responsible for the development of the gas diffusion layers (GDL), which will be manufactured based on carbon fibers. With this step the capability of serial production will also be demonstrated. —Park et al.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

This includes developing advanced manufacturing and process technologies for advanced battery materials, advanced electrode and cell fabrication manufacturing, and integrated wide band gap power modules for next generation plug-in vehicles. Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration (Area of Interest 2).

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

An Advanced Meso-Scale Peridynamic Modeling Technology Using High Performance Computing for Cost-Effective Product Design and Testing of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Light-Weight Vehicles – Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI) will improve the prediction of crash response of carbon composites in auto parts.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

A team from the University of Calgary and Rice University has used flash joule heating (FJH) ( earlier post ) to convert low-value asphaltenes—a by-product of crude oil refining—into a high-value carbon allotrope, asphaltene-derived flash graphene (AFG). Flash graphene from asphaltenes. (A)

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

The MOTION was developed from the ground up by a team of design engineers, aerodynamicists, product development, and manufacturing specialists and incorporates a number of leading edge technologies such as active suspension, active aerodynamics, launch control and a programmable track assistant system.

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