Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2012

3M has a proven track record of being an innovator in battery materials, and we are committed to supporting the growing US and global lithium-ion battery industry. —Chris Milker, business development manager for 3M Electronic Markets Materials Division.

Li-ion 300

Li-ion Lithium Ion Manufacturer Batteries 300

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The FOA contains a total of 11 areas of interest (AOIs) in the general areas of advanced lightweighting and propulsion materials; advanced battery development; power electronics; advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems; and fuels and lubricants. DOE will release the final version after a period of public comment and revision.

Li-ion 240

Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

Replacing cast iron and traditional steel components with lightweight materials—including advanced high-strength steel, magnesium, aluminum, and polymer composites—allows manufacturers to include additional safety devices, integrated electronic systems, and emissions control equipment on vehicles without increasing their weight, DOE notes.

Carbon Fiber 218

Carbon Fiber Vehicles Carbon Engine 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

While aerospace alloys such as most 7xxx series alloys exhibit exceptional strength, the alloy and processing costs are not suitable for the automotive industry. With the exception of fasteners and adhesives (no more than 5% of baseline system weight), all components shall be constructed of carbon fiber composites.

Emissions 252

Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252