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BASF develops engineering plastic with optimized sliding friction properties; for automotive parts in contact with hot oil

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BASF is launching an engineering plastic that is particularly suited for automotive parts that come into contact with hot oil. The new polyethersulfone (PESU) Ultrason E0510 C2TR shows very good tribological properties, high oil resistance and excellent dimensional stability also with broad ranges of temperature fluctuations.

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Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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Sustainable leather is leather that is tanned with special water in a particularly environmentally friendly way. The water comes from olive oil production and has to be treated in waste water treatment plants due to its high acidity and antimicrobial and phytotoxic effect. 100 percent merino wool. 100 percent merino wool.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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liter SKYACTIV-D (diesel) engine that runs on 100% bio-based fuel made from used cooking oil and microalgae fats supplied by Euglena Co., It also plans to enter the ST-Q class of the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama in its MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO vehicle, which is equipped with a 1.5-liter

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. The three tanks together hold about 11 pounds (5 kg) of hydrogen.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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BYD has even shown off the U8’s “ float mode ,” which helps the vehicle navigate through water during emergencies. With the launch of the new Dolphin Honor Edition, starting under $14,000, and Qin Plus EV for $15,000, BYD is “officially opening a new era of electricity is lower than oil.”

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Solvay participating in Polimotor 2 carbon fiber reinforced polymer engine project

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Mustang engine, used a combination of carbon fiber, Torlon, epoxy, ceramic and metal. The engine block, cylinder head, valve spring retainers, timing gear intake valves and several other parts were made of fiber reinforced composites (FRCs). The original Polimotor was developed by Matti Holtzberg in the 1980s.

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Fraunhofer/Sumitomo team develops fiber-reinforced composite engine cylinder casing; 20% lighter than aluminum

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The characteristics of the plastic material also play an important role—the plastic must be sufficiently hard and rigid, and resistant to oil, gasoline and glycol in the cooling water. The researchers also modified the geometry of these parts to ensure that the plastic is exposed to as little heat as possible.

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