Electric Vehicles

Natural Fibers 24 May 2024

Bcomp ampliTex makes appearance in Cupra EV Cup Bucket seats

The entire Cupra Born VZ line-up features all-natural fiber front seats that highlight functionality, aesthetics and reduced CO2 emissions.

Automotive 22 Apr 2024

Aptera expands presence of solar electric vehicle into UAE

The UAE will provide an ideal environment to introduce the company’s solar-powered composites-intensive BinC vehicle internationally.

Market Outlook 18 Apr 2024

Composites end markets: Batteries and fuel cells (2024)

As the number of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs) grows, so do the opportunities for composites in battery enclosures and components for fuel cells.

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Automotive 27 Mar 2024

Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses

Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.

Electric Vehicles 7 Feb 2024

Aptera secures $33 million to fund initial phases of solar EV production

Community-led Accelerator Program will contribute to the procurement of low-volume tooling and the buildout of product-intent BinC, adding to $100+ million received over the last couple of years.

Sustainability 6 Feb 2024

Composites, resins portfolio supports EV applications, sustainability

JEC World 2024: Huntsman is sharing a new polyurethane- and epoxy-based composites portfolio aligned with the needs of the automotive sector.

Electric Vehicles 12 Jan 2024

Composite current collectors to enable EV battery efficiency

Researchers at ORNL have developed a metal-free current collector using carbon fiber and nanotubes to further lightweight lithium-ion batteries and increase energy density, improving EV driving range.

Electric Vehicles 12 Jan 2024

Syensqo to sponsor DS Penske Formula E team

Three-year partnership will bring high-performing polymers and composites to the forefront of electric vehicles to build on their efficiency, safety and light weight.

Prepregs 25 Oct 2023

Solvay releases SolvaLite grade to mitigate BEV thermal runaway

Fast-curing epoxy prepreg grade protects electric batteries from fire hazards, outperforming aluminum and discontinuous fiber composites in practical UL 2596 flammability tests.