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Mitsubishi Rayon acquires majority of carbon fiber reinforced plastics company Wethje; targeting auto industry

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(MRC) recently executed a share sales and purchase agreement by which it will acquire 51% of Wethje Holding GmbH , a German company engaged in manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) parts for automobile applications, from Wethje parent Cross Industries AG.

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New Open Fuel Standard Act would set minimum requirement for non-petroleum fuel capability in new automobiles

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2493 ) which would require 30% of new automobiles in 2016, 50% in 2017, and 50% in each subsequent year, to operate on non-petroleum fuels in addition to or instead of petroleum based fuels. The auto industry had criticized the 95% requirement as unattainable, noted the Methanol Institute, which came out strongly in support of the new bill.

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Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry

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Stellantis recently repurchased €934 million in shares from Chinese auto company Dongfeng as per a pre-existing share repurchase framework. is a state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei. The post Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Purdue team developing pre-chamber technology for cars for ultra-lean combustion

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Purdue University researchers are developing pre-chamber technology for automobiles to replace conventional spark plugs and enable more reliable ultra-lean combustion. The auto industry is feeling the pressure to optimize these engines because of the competition from electric vehicles.

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Frost & Sullivan analysis suggests momentum toward supplementary 48V on-board power-net

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Conventional automobiles of today are partly electric in their own way, with most systems in the vehicle having electrical and electronic connections for better functionality. However, currently all of these are tied to a simple 12V on-board power supply. Vehicle electrification is not limited to hybrid or electric drive.

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European car sales up 15% in July, EV sales rise more than 60%

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in July, the 12th consecutive month of growth as the auto industry recovers from pandemic-related supply chain issues, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). European new car sales jumped 15.2%

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Constellium to open Mexico plant for automotive aluminum structural components

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This plant, located in San Luis Potosí, will allow Constellium to respond to increasing demand for lightweight, high-strength aluminium Crash Management Systems and automotive structures for the expanding auto industry in Mexico. The facility is expected to start production in 2018.

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