August 4, 2023Auto OEMs Slate Joint Venture to Build Charging Stations in North AmericaSeven producers of electric vehicles will develop network of 30,000-plus locations. Read more
August 2, 2023Altair Honors Marelli and Solvay for Vehicle Lightweighting AdvancesA new polyurethane foam and a PEEK film win 2023 Altair Enlighten Awards. Read more
July 17, 2023Intumescent PP Compounds for Electric Vehicles Resist High Heat, Offer Process EconomySABIC grades are for extrusion and thermoforming of battery platforms and components. Read more
July 13, 2023Nano-Multilayer Vehicle Film Cuts EV Power Use and Aids 5G CommunicationsToray controls the thickness of each nanolayer in its Picasus film to boost advanced mobility performance. Read more
July 10, 2023Blue Sky DesignFlying car moves closer to commercial reality with composites-rich design. Read more
June 6, 2023SABIC Resins Meet Electric Vehicle Battery and Sustainability NeedsSabic is launching two grades of Noryl modified polyphenylene ether (PPE) resins to aid in the development of lightweight, thin and crash-resistant battery modules and housings for electric vehicles (EVs). The resin supplier also reports development of a portfolio of… Read more
May 31, 2023Datwyler Adds High-Tech Sealants for New Mobility VehiclesDatwyler, a manufacturer of system-critical polymer components for diverse industries, is expanding its in-house capabilities with an initiative called Project ETEMI, an acronym for electrically and thermally conductive and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. The Schattdorf, Switzerland, company is using… Read more
May 27, 2023Demand Materializes For Electric Urban Air Mobility Vehicles And MaterialsAir taxis and delivery vehicles—whether piloted or autonomous—could be ready for daily use as soon as 2023, according to some forecasts. If so, this urban air mobility (UAM) market will create growing business opportunities for suppliers and processors of specialty… Read more
May 27, 2023Charging Ahead: Teijin Develops Solar Roof For Electric VehiclesAutomakers around the world continue to invest billions to advance electronic vehicles (EVs) as sustainable and desirable transportation options. Despite their efforts, two nagging problems persist: how to rapidly recharge a battery—ideally in 5 minutes or less—and extend range beyond… Read more