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Johnson Controls and Fraunhofer PYCO in long-term co-operation agreement; fiber-reinforced synthetics for the auto industry

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PYCO is a developer of highly cross-linked polymers for all applications. Both organizations will collaborate on developing sustainable solutions for the automotive industry. Johnson Controls has entered a long-term cooperation agreement with the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Polymeric Materials and Composites PYCO.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations. Other factors used to determine the best material for manufacturing parts for vehicles include: Part performance.

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Li-ion Polymer Battery Maker Kokam America Is Partner of Choice for Smith Electric Vehicles US; Kokam JV With Dow Targeted at Scaling Up Production

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Kokam produces a range of prismatic lithium polymer cells (the “Superior Lithium Polymer Battery”, SLPB) based on an NMC cathode (lithium cobalt manganese nickel oxide) with a graphite anode. Going into the auto industry, we have to keep below $0.50/Wh million in tax credits towards that plant from the state.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Production of polymer separator material for lithium-ion batteries. billion investment, coupled with another $2.4

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ORNL exclusively licenses plasma processing technology for carbon fiber production to RMX Technologies; 75% less energy, 20% lower cost

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The ORNL/RMX plasma processing technology is a new approach to the oxidation stage of carbon fiber production in which polymer materials are oxidized (or stabilized) before carbonization. An RMX subsidiary, 4M Industrial Oxidation ( 4MIO ), will jointly manufacture and license the technology with Litzler.

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ACMA awards 59 companies for excellence in production, innovation, localisation, exports – ET Auto

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The discussions focused on technological advancements, sustainable practices, circular economy principles, and diversity initiatives within the automotive sector.

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Verifying the origin of EV battery materials at the source: Traceability challenges, Part Two

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It started [in the auto industry] in the 1980s from a quality management perspective, to be able to track defective parts and to know who is responsible for them. We are talking about solid-state batteries, which may require much less cobalt, to be replaced by polymers. I joined BV in 2016.

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