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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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Hankuk Carbon Co Ltd, a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, has formed a strategic joint-partnership with Dymag, a manufacturer of carbon composite wheels, to enable the mass production of high-performance carbon composite wheels for the world’s leading automotive OEMs.

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Saudi Aramco signs 12 agreements with South Korean partners worth billions of dollars

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Saudi Aramco and its affiliates signed 12 agreements with major South Korean companies to reinforce relationships with South Korea, expand international operations, and support the region’s energy security with the expansion of Arabian crude oil supply to Asian markets. Earlier post.). GS Holdings.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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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. Manufacturing energy use and emissions. Earlier post.).

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Teijin commercializing new high-performance Li-ion separators with flourine-based coating; output improved up to 20%

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To support full-scale commercialization, Teijin has established a separator manufacturing company in Asan, South Korea called Teijin CNF Korea Co., Teijin also established a wholly owned subsidiary called Teijin Electronics Korea Co., Both technologies enable more efficient production. to sell both separators.

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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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The index, prepared by Roland Berger and fka experts, compares the relative competitive standings of the top seven automotive nations (Germany, France, Italy, the USA, Japan, China and South Korea) in the electromobility segment. Modular construction systems enable car manufacturers to produce higher unit numbers at lower costs.

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

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South Korea will have 11 stations this year, with ~100 in 2020. The UK and Scandinavian countries are starting deployment this year, assisted by substantial tax benefits in Scandinavia. Japan will have 45 H 2 stations this year, with ~100 in 2016. China is still TBD, but has the potential to move quickly. Earlier post.).

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Integral Technologies and BASF jointly to explore North American market for automotive applications of Electriplast conductive thermoplastics

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The two companies will approach key OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers with opportunities for conductive thermoplastics as a lightweight material alternative to metals. ElectriPlast materials are produced using a small, single-pellet design compounded with metal fibers that are molded and shaped.

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