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SGL Group acquires BMW Group’s minority interest in carbon fiber JV

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SGL Carbon SE is acquiring BMW Group’s 49% equity investment in the joint ventures SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) and SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC (US)—together referred to as SGL ACF. Carbon fibers and carbon fiber materials are at the core of SGL Group's corporate strategy.

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Viritech partners with Pininfarina on Apricale hydrogen hypercar

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Pininfarina HAS re-interpreted the Apricale’s initial reference design to create a vision of the future of zero-emissions performance motoring. As the tanks have to withstand extremely high pressure (up to 700 bar or 700 times atmospheric pressure), they are very heavy, even when constructed with carbon fiber.

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Koenigsegg is now making Tesla aftermarket parts through collaboration with Unplugged Performance

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The collaboration between the veteran Tesla aftermarket parts maker and Koenigsegg was dubbed “ UP x KAM ,” in reference to Koenigsegg Advanced Manufacturing. So far, the line includes carbon fiber spoilers for the Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y. .” Credit: Unplugged Performance.

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Lamborghini introduces new monofuselage carbon fiber monocoque concept

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As well as a monocoque made entirely of multi-technology carbon fiber, it features a front structure in Forged Composites; a special material made of short carbon fibers soaked in resin. The LB744 is also the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Johnson Controls displays 40% lighter CAMISMA seat prototype at NAIAS; planned availability in 2019

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The team worked with four different components: steel and fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), as well as innovative carbon fiber non-woven and thermoplastic tapes made of carbon filaments. In a newly-developed thermoplastic forming process, carbon fiber is used to produce the basic form of the seat.

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2024 Ford Bronco, electrical 2025 Genesis GV90, GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser: The Occasion In Opposite

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The primary is referred to as Los angeles Rose Noire and the second one is referred to as the Amethyst. The electrical pickup truck idea includes a bed-mounted “house” constructed from carbon fiber that’s built-in into the chassis. Rolls-Royce added Droptail roadsters to its coachbuilt portfolio.

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2023 Ram 1500 Revolt and TRX get Lunar Editions with distinctive paint

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Inside of, the extras come with blue distinction sewing, carbon-fiber accents, a flat-bottom guidance wheel with leather-based and carbon fiber, a novel middle console badge, a head-up show, and digital driver-assist options like adaptive cruise keep an eye on, lane stock care, and automated situation braking with pedestrian detection.