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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Groupe Renault and Faurecia will collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles. Starting at the end of 2021, Faurecia will supply hydrogen storage systems for a first fleet of light commercial vehicles. —Gilles le Borgne, Executive Vice-President Engineering Groupe Renault.

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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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DECEMBER 20, 2011

signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. The joint venture will develop and globally market a broad range of products and technical service support in the rapidly expanding carbon-fiber based composites industry.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Turkey Wind 230

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

SGL Group, a leading manufacturer of carbon-based products and materials, will sell its graphite electrode (GE) business to Showa Denko (Japan). Jürgen Köhler, CEO of SGL Group.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Malaysia Austria 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2012

Carbon-based products and materials company SGL Group has completed the acquisition of the Portuguese acrylic fiber company Fisipe—Fibras Sintéticas de Portugal S.A. Following the conclusion of the compulsory offer and squeeze-out, SGL Group now holds 100% of the shares in Fisipe.

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Carbon Fiber Companies Portugal Carbon 218

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

At the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, the 200,000 th BMW i3 model rolled off the production line last week. The BMW i3 was the BMW Group’s first purely electrically powered large-scale serial model and also the company’s first vehicle with a passenger cell made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

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BMW Carbon Fiber Wind Lithium Ion 418

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

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JUNE 19, 2021

The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. The recently launched testing program will pave the way for the BMW Group to present a small-series model with this sustainable drive technology, developed on the basis of the BMW X5, in late 2022.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber 482

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Tier-1 major Anand Group, which set up a new subsidiary – Anevolve – to focus on green technology and clean mobility solutions, has showcased a range of innovative products, targeted at the fast-growing EV industry, at the ACMA Automechanika 2024 / Bharat Mobility Show at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

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Carbon Fiber India Japan Range 52

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Jürgen Guldner, head of BMW Group Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Vehicle Projects. With the right conditions, hydrogen fuel cell technology has the potential to become another pillar in the BMW Group’s drive train portfolio for local CO 2-free mobility. With this, we are forging new paths for sustainable driving pleasure.

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BMW Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Store 418

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MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. Sereebo used for CarbonPro contains randomly-orientated, isotropic carbon fiber in a polyamide matrix resin. billion by 2030.

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Carbon Fiber GM Sierra GMC 207

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JUNE 27, 2019

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. The Hyundai Motor Group. Earlier post.). Hyundai Oilbank.

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Saudi Arabia South Korea Carbon Fiber Hyundai 223

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JULY 1, 2022

For the BMW Group Plant Leipzig, the farewell to the BMW i3 is linked to the start of a new chapter in electric mobility. At the same time, the BMW Group Plant Leipzig becomes the first location in the company’s global production network where BMW and MINI models are manufactured together. kWh/100 km according to WLTP, 13.1 - 14.0

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BMW Production Wind Energy Storage 435

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Carbon specialist SGL Group is a development partner in the European joint development project INSPIRE (Integration of Novel Stack Components for Performance, Improved DuRability and LowEr Cost), which has been funded with a €7-million (US$7.4-million) Earlier post.). CNRS Montpellier, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.,

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Fuel Carbon Fiber South Carolina Hydrogen 150

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Taking advantage of its advanced materials and processing technologies, the Teijin Group intends to further strengthen its ability to deliver innovative technological solutions in fields such as weight reduction and battery efficiency.

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Solar Carbon Fiber Michigan Universal 199

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MARCH 13, 2014

The companies have also signed a joint development agreement to develop novel Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) processing techniques for high volume production for the serial automotive market, building on pioneering work done by C-CON, and leveraging Cytec’s materials development capabilities.

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Carbon Fiber Polymer Legal Audi 199

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JANUARY 5, 2022

With a total system output of up to 610 bhp and 811 lb-ft of torque (when Launch Control is activated), and a unique M-enhanced adaptive dual-axle air suspension, the iX M60 is the fastest all-electric model in the BMW Group. The two motors of the BMW iX M60 operate on the principle of a current-energized synchronous machine. kWh gross, 105.2

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BMW Motor Motors Motoring 243

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation.

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BMW Hydrogen Fleet Lithium Ion 259

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JUNE 21, 2016

Consortium members include fuel cell component suppliers, academic institutions and the BMW Group. Major European fuel cell component developer SGL Carbon GmbH will work on the carbon fiber gas diffusion layer part of the MEA. DANA Holding Corp.

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BMW Fuel Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 150

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MAY 24, 2018

Toyota’s hydrogen tanks are made of extra-thick carbon fiber and are built to withstand major impacts. Also, Toyota will keep working with Toyota Group and other companies to develop a hydrogen supply infrastructure and construct a low-carbon hydrogen supply chain.

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Hydrogen Toyota 2020 Production 321

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Polestar, the electric performance brand jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding, opened its first production facility. The new Polestar Production Center in Chengdu, China will produce the Polestar 1—a carbon fiber-bodied Electric Performance Hybrid. dB compared to a traditional chassis.

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Production Volvo Carbon Fiber Electric 207

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JULY 7, 2012

The new BMW i models are the first pure electric drive cars from the BMW Group. BMW Group Board Member for Production Frank-Peter Arndt announced the investment at a meeting with German Transport Minister Peter Ramsauer at the BMW plant in Dingolfing. Earlier post.)

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BMW Carbon Fiber 2014 Electric 262

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DECEMBER 2, 2011

SDK) has completed additional production line for VGCF (vapor-grown carbon fiber) at its Kawasaki Plant, Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), thereby increasing total production capacity for the product from 100 t/y to 200 t/y. SDK is also supplying graphite anode material (SCMG) for LIBs and aluminum laminated films for LIB packaging.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Recharge 218

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MARCH 8, 2017

Workhorse Group Inc. Electric power will be supplied using Panasonic 18650 Li-on batteries. To reduce weight, the W-15’s body panels are made of a carbon fiber composite which also have the benefit of being rustproof. The 80 mile range is designed to cover the majority of the miles driven in a day by fleets.

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Fleet Range Long Beach Carbon Fiber 150

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In November 2022 it announced a supply agreement Italy’s C.P.C. Group for carbon-fiber bodywork. Aptera investment perks The company also claims to have made meaningful progress. It then showed the initial Launch Edition version of the EV in January 2023.

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Aptera Solar Three Wheeled Carbon Fiber 52

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Instead of a battery, the Gyrodrive system uses a magnetically loaded high-speed carbon-fiber flywheel to store the energy generated by a bus as it slows down to stop. Earlier this year transport operator Go-Ahead Group selected GKN to supply 500 systems for use on buses in cities across the UK following successful trials in London.

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International Hybrid Carbon Fiber Store 244

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JUNE 15, 2012

Coinciding with the opening of the first BMW i Store on London’s Park Lane, the BMW Group presented the new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept—a custom-made complement to the BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ). Under braking and when riding downhill, the hub motor acts as a generator and supplies the battery with energy.

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BMW Concept Carbon Fiber MPH 240

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Less than 100 of the iX5 hydrogen vehicles will be delivered by BMW to a select group of partners in Europe, the US, and Asia beginning at the end of this year, according to a previous report from Bloomberg News. . “To house, let’s say, fuel cell batteries: Why not? I would not rule that out,” the Rolls-Royce CEO said. .

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BMW Hydrogen Electric Cars Carbon Fiber 67

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APRIL 22, 2010

Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG at the BMW Group Future Mobility Night 2010 in Beijing. The BMW Group will launch its Megacity Vehicle in 2013, said Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, on Thursday ahead of the Auto China 2010 show in Beijing. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Mini E BMW China 2013 199

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AUGUST 7, 2013

With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will determine levels at which higher alcohols and other advanced oxygenated fuel components can be readily integrated into the existing fuel supply (i.e., Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy. Plasan Carbon Composites. 10,000,000.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

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JUNE 16, 2011

KLiB’s 25 industrial partners, including BASF, BOSCH, Evonik and SGL Group, will invest a double-digit million sum in the operation of this pilot plant; the BMBF will fund the research work. —Gerd Wingefeld, a member of the SGL Group board of management.

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Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber Germany Energy Storage 199

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JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L kWh lithium-ion battery—integrated in the front section of the XL1—supplies the electric motor with 220 volts of electrical energy.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Energy Storage Energy Polymer Carbon Fiber 225

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The mechanical underpinnings for the Passat and Golf HyMotion cars are based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) that was developed by Volkswagen and is used throughout the Group. The key drive components of the Golf SportWagen HyMotion were developed by Volkswagen Group Research in Germany. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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MAY 9, 2010

has signed a long-term basic supply agreement with the aerospace and defence company EADS to supply carbon fiber prepreg for aircraft application primarily for Airbus S.A.S. The demand for carbon fiber for aircraft application had been stagnant since 2008. Toray Industries, Inc. over 15 years through 2025.

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Carbon Fiber Supplies Carbon 2008 186

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APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. The new SEAT Leon 1.5 The three tanks’ total capacity is 17.3

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