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Henkel and RLE International demonstrate lightweighting potential in hybrid automotive body parts

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In a comprehensive joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts. —David Caro, Head of Global Engineering, OEM Design, Automotive & Transportation at Henkel.

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BASF boosts support for sustainable road construction with global distribution rights for RheoFalt rejuvenator

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RheoFalt HP-AM, a powerful rejuvenator, enables 100% recycling of old asphalt, and has been scoring outstanding results in internal and external tests for 10 years. BASF offers polymer solutions for all types of asphalt paving applications.

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Oxis Energy polymer Li-S pouch cell surpasses 450 cycles

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Oxis’ standard polymer Li-S pouch cell has surpassed 450 cycles. Oxis Energy, a UK-based developer of lithium-sulfur batteries, reported via Twitter that one of its standard polymer Li-S pouch cells surpassed 450 cycles this week. Click to enlarge.

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First unveiling of Kia Niro EV; global debut at Paris Motor Show in September

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Kia unveiled the new battery-electric version of Niro crossover at the 5 th International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju, Korea. The sporty and versatile Niro EV will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in September. Kia already offers the Niro in hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. kWh battery system.

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EPoSil: electroactive polymers for generating electricity from wave power

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A German consortium involving four companies and and two universities is developing dielectric elastomers (electroactive polymers) for the conversion of mechanical energy—in this case wave power—into electrical power. Global potential for wave power. Click to enlarge.

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GM expands medical projects and charitable deliveries to hospitals

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Components of the first face shields were 3D printed at five different GM locations—three onsite at the Global Technical Center in Warren, one at the Milford Proving Ground in Milford and one at the North Hollywood Advanced Design Center in North Hollywood, California. General Motors workers produce face shields utilizing 3D printing.

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Kinder Morgan and Neste partner on major renewable fuels logistics project in US

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The commitment is one of Neste’s largest to date in the US, supporting a more resilient, flexible and sustainable supply chain that can keep pace with the company’s growing production capacity and increasing global demand for lower-emission products. million cars zero emission according to the US EPA’s GHG calculator.

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