Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2017

During this technical collaboration, researchers at MSU and UDRI will identify cost-effective combinations of resins from Ashland, sizings from Michelman, and carbon fibers from Zoltek that can be used to fabricate prepregs that can be compression-molded into composite parts. —Bryan G. Dods, IACMI CEO.

Carbon Fiber 150

Carbon Fiber Carbon USA Tennessee 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Teijin Limited began operating a pilot plant for the fully integrated production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) components from carbon fiber on the premises of its Matsuyama Factory in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. billion) for carbon fiber composite products by around 2020. Earlier post.).

Carbon Fiber 218

Carbon Fiber Carbon Japan USA 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

Teijin Limited is opening the Teijin Composites Application Center (TCAC) to develop automotive and other industrial applications of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite products in Auburn Hills, Michigan. TACA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teijin Holdings USA, Inc., billion to US$2.4

Carbon Fiber 210

Carbon Fiber GM USA 2011 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2017

Precursor Development for Low-Cost, High-Strength Carbon Fiber. These projects will pursue innovative approaches to developing novel precursors for high-strength carbon fiber at half the cost of current materials. University of Michigan. University of Michigan. Hydrogen Storage Materials Discovery.

Hydrogen 170

Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Fuel Low Cost 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2015

The new institute pairs leading carbon fiber producers and suppliers—such as Materials Innovation Technologies, Harper International, and Strongwell—with key end users such as TPI for wind turbines and Ford, Honda and Volkswagen for automobiles. SABIC Innovative Plastics US; SAERTEX USA, LLC; Strongwell Inc.;

Tennessee 150

Tennessee Universal Manufacturer Honda 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Demonstrate plug‐in electric vehicles through local showcases in key markets throughout major metropolitan areas in seven Midwest states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Michigan State University. Marathon Technical Services USA Inc. American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

University of Michigan. This project will demonstrate laser-assisted joining of aluminum and carbon fiber components to reduce vehicle weight. Michigan State University, Composite Vehicle Research Center. Halla Visteon Climate Control USA. Advanced lightweighting and propulsion materials. Lead organization.

Lithium Ion 210

Lithium Ion Transportation Universal Fuel Economy 210