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BMW and SGL to triple production capacity at Moses Lake carbon fiber plant with $200M expansion; world’s largest carbon fiber plant

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MAY 9, 2014

A production line for carbon fiber takes the PAN precursor through two stages (stabilization/oxidation and carbonization) and then to winding. The site expansion, scheduled to be completed by early 2015, will make the plant in Moses Lake the world’s largest carbon fiber plant. 3,000 tons of carbon fiber.

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Magna to produce carbon fiber composite body panels

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MARCH 25, 2014

Magna Exteriors, an operating unit of Magna International, has been awarded new business to supply painted automotive body panels made from carbon fiber composite material for two 2016 model-year vehicles. This effort followed the successful collaboration between Magna and Zoltek to develop CFS-Z carbon fiber sheet molding compound.

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Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for carbon fiber from autos

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, has developed a new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds together with the National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College and Tokyo University of Science. Thus, these carbon fiber compounds present in vehicles for weight reduction.

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First prototype carbon fiber chassis delivered from new £50M McLaren Automotive innovation and manufacturing center

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MARCH 25, 2019

The first prototype carbon fiber MonoCell, the tub that forms the main structure of McLaren’s cars, has been shipped from the company’s new £50-million (US$66-million) innovation and production center in Yorkshire to the McLaren Production center (MPC) in Woking, Surrey. First prototype carbon fibre chassis delivered from the MCTC.

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LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

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DECEMBER 22, 2019

LeMond Carbon announced the results of an independent technical audit conducted by Bureau Veritas (BV) of its carbon fiber manufacturing process. The audit was conducted on a pilot line at Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus facility in Geelong, Australia. This is a significant milestone for our company.

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GM and Teijin to co-develop carbon fiber composite technologies for potential high-volume use in GM vehicles

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

a leader in the carbon fiber and composites industry, will co-develop advanced carbon fiber composite technologies for potential high-volume use globally in GM cars, trucks and crossovers. Conventional carbon fiber-reinforced composites use thermosetting resins and require a much longer timeframe for molding.

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SoCalGas, partners developing technology to make carbon fiber during hydrogen production from methane; reducing the cost of H2 and cutting GHG

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JANUARY 5, 2018

(SoCalGas) is partnering with a development team to advance a new process that converts natural gas to hydrogen, carbon fiber, and carbon nanotubes. The global CNT market was estimated at approximately $3.5 The CRADA will fund PNNL and WVU to develop the technology. billion in 2016 and is expected to increase to $8.7

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Dow and AKSA forming JV for carbon fiber and derivatives; up to $1B investment in project within 5 years

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and commercialize carbon fiber and derivatives. The joint venture will develop and globally market a broad range of products and technical service support in the rapidly expanding carbon-fiber based composites industry.

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Lux forecasts global market for carbon fiber composites to more than double to $36B in 2020; aerospace and wind to lead

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OCTOBER 4, 2012

As innovative new production technologies lower carbon fiber cost, the global market for carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) will more than double to $36 billion in 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 13% from $14.6 billion in 2012, according to a new Lux Research report. kg today to $10.5/kg

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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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SGL Group inaugurates carbon fiber precursor line in Portugal

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

SGL Group has inaugurated the production line for carbon-fiber precursor at its FISIPE site in Lavradio, near Lisbon in Portugal. Precursor is a polymer-based fiber which is used as the main raw material for the production of carbon fibers.

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Toray to acquire European carbon fiber fabric and pre-preg business

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

to acquire its European carbon fiber fabric and prepreg business. In Europe, Toray currently is engaged in carbon fiber business starting from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor at its French subsidiary, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. Toray Industries, Inc. has reached a basic agreement with Saati S.p.A

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Teijin begins operations at carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic plant; targeting components for mass-produced vehicles

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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.).

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Toray to enter large tow carbon fiber business via $584M acquisition of Zoltec; wind and automotive markets

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Zoltek is a large two carbon fiber manufacturer; large tow carbon fiber is carbon fiber with 40,000 or more filaments applied for applications such as wind turbine blades and reinforced plastics compounds, and is produced on modified acrylic staple fiber production lines for textiles. per share).

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Toray Signs Long-term Basic Supply Agreement with EADS (Airbus) to Supply Carbon Fiber Prepreg

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MAY 9, 2010

has signed a long-term basic supply agreement with the aerospace and defence company EADS to supply carbon fiber prepreg for aircraft application primarily for Airbus S.A.S. The agreement this time enables a framework for Toray to directly supply a wider range of products, including its high-performance carbon fiber prepreg to EADS.

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Toray to supply carbon fiber composite materials for Lilium’s all-electric air vehicle

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JULY 26, 2020

Toray Industries concluded an agreement with Lilium GmbH to supply carbon fiber composite materials for the Lilium Jet. The aircraft’s primary structures, such as the fuselage, wings and flaps will all be made from carbon fiber. Carbon fiber composite materials are needed to lighten such vehicles as the Lilium Jet.

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CSIRO produces Australia’s first home-grown carbon fiber

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

CSIRO scientists have produced Australia’s first entirely home-grown carbon fiber, paving the way for Australian industry to mass-produce the next generation materials, used in everything from bicycles and tennis rackets to satellites and fighter planes. We want to unlock carbon fiber’s full potential.

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Plasan and Toray partner on carbon fiber reinforced composites for automotive markets; Toray acquires 20% interest in Plasan

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JULY 24, 2013

Plasan Carbon Composites (PCC), a supplier of carbon fiber solutions to the automotive industry and a subsidiary of composites solutions pioneer Plasan Sasa, Inc, has partnered with Toray Industries to bring additional material and technology capabilities and solutions to its automotive and commercial customers.

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Teijin to build new carbon fiber plant in US, expand precursor production in Japan

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

Teijin Limited will establish a new carbon-fiber production facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, and will also form Teijin Carbon Fibers, Inc. TCF is expected to be incorporated this December and begin operating the new carbon-fiber production facility by the end of FY 2020.

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Ford, DowAksa jointly to develop carbon fiber for high-volume automotive light-weighting applications

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APRIL 17, 2015

Ford and DowAksa signed a joint development agreement (JDA) formally to advance research on cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing of automotive-grade carbon fiber, a material poised to play a significant role in the drive to make vehicles lighter. DowAksa is expanding on Aksa’s existing carbon fiber production assets.

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Johnson Controls putting carbon body exterior parts into series production

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MAY 14, 2012

Johnson Controls is applying its expertise in natural fiber processing technology for interior components to vehicle exteriors; the company is using liquid resin press molding to enable series production of carbon fiber body parts. Structure of the carbon body parts. Click to enlarge.

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Ford collaborating with DowAksa on automotive-grade carbon fiber, part of IACMI

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Ford and DowAksa are accelerating joint research to develop high-volume manufacturing techniques for automotive-grade carbon fiber, aiming to make vehicles lighter for greater fuel efficiency, performance and capability. Ford and Dow Chemical began working together in 2012 to develop low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber composites.

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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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MAY 4, 2022

Hankuk Carbon Co Ltd, a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, has formed a strategic joint-partnership with Dymag, a manufacturer of carbon composite wheels, to enable the mass production of high-performance carbon composite wheels for the world’s leading automotive OEMs.

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Continental Structural Plastics and Mitsubishi Rayon exploring joint venture for carbon fiber automotive structural components

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MARCH 8, 2016

Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Rayon (MRC), regarding the development and manufacturing of innovative carbon fiber structural components for the automotive industry in North America. Also key was reducing the cycle time associated with the use of carbon fiber.

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Hexcel to invest $250M in new carbon fiber plant in France; capacity expansions at nearby weaving and prepreg facilities

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MAY 22, 2015

Hexcel Corporation will invest $250 million in the construction of a carbon fiber plant in Roussilon, France. The new carbon fiber facility will occupy a 37-acre site at the Osiris Chemicals Industry Platform in Roussillon and will incorporate both polymerization and carbonization lines.

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BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

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JUNE 24, 2011

BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Nissan reveals high-performance Ariya Single Seater Concept

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

The concept was presented at the Nissan Futures event by Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan senior vice president for global design, and Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan global marketing divisional general manager for brand and engagement. —Tommaso Volpe, Nissan global motorsports director. Powertrain/performance/range. Ariya Venture+ FWD.

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Hyundai N Models to Receive Carbon Fiber Wheels

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JULY 27, 2023

The UK-based wheel specialist from Dymag and composites wizards from Korea's Hankuk Carbon have announced the development of a line of hybrid carbon-fiber wheels for Hyundai’s N cars.& Harmonic characteristics of carbon fiber are likewise supposed to help reduce noise, vibration, and harshness.

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ANA Group targets 20% cut in carbon emissions by 2020; Boeing 787 Dreamliner a key element

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MARCH 27, 2012

ANA Group, Japan’s largest airline group, aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 20% by 2020 compared with 2005 levels. ANA says it was the first airline in the global aviation industry to set itself a target for reducing total CO 2 emissions.

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Teijin opening US Composite Application Center; co-development of CFRTP with GM

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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. Earlier post.) billion to US$2.4 billion ) by around 2020.

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DOE launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative; awards $23.5M to 5 more manufacturing R&D projects

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MARCH 26, 2013

The CEMI announcement was made at the ribbon cutting of the Department’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a new advanced manufacturing facility to reduce the cost of carbon fiber. Carbon Fiber Technology Facility. Earlier post.)

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Polestar hits 2021 sales target of 29,000 vehicles, up 185% y-o-y

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Polestar, the Swedish premium electric car company founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding, delivered on its global sales target of 29,000 vehicles in 2021, representing year-on-year growth exceeding 185%. Polestar increased its global presence from 10 to 19 markets in 2021, with growth in Europe and Asia Pacific.

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Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

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JUNE 4, 2014

—Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. This Lightweight Concept vehicle represents its most comprehensive blend of advanced materials yet in one vehicle, including strategic application of aluminum, ultra-high-strength steels, magnesium and carbon fiber. 19” by 5” carbon fiber wheels.

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ArcelorMittal introduces new set of S-in motion solutions for BEVs

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APRIL 23, 2020

All of the solutions have passed extensive assessments including global crash test models, and simulations of forming feasibility, and assembly. —Jérôme Favero, head of automotive steel solutions at ArcelorMittal Global R&D. Today, BEV manufacturers are convinced that lightweighting remains a major topic for BIW design.

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Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. Diameter: 8 meters • Blades: 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades • Max rpm ? HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Heat exchanger temperature range. • Fan Specifications.

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Teijin’s Sereebo now in use for GM as first CFRTP for high-volume production vehicles

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MAY 8, 2019

Teijin Limited announced that its Sereebo carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) has been selected by General Motors (GM) for use in select pickup box applications. Sereebo used for CarbonPro contains randomly-orientated, isotropic carbon fiber in a polyamide matrix resin. billion by 2030.

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Mahindra Racing unveils Formula E electric racer at Auto Expo 2014

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

The chassis of the car is built from a super lightweight all carbon fiber and aluminium monocoque and weighs 800 kg (1,764 lbs), contributing to its acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 Mahindra is the only Indian team in the Formula E. The Formula E car produces 200 kw of power. Click to enlarge.

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Groupe Renault and Faurecia to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for light commercial vehicles

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

These systems will be developed and produced at its global center of expertise in Bavans, France. Optimized in carbon fiber to reduce weight and fuel consumption, the homologated tanks (350 and 700 bar) are produced at Faurecia’s new center of expertise for Hydrogen Storage Systems in Bavans, France.

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Teijin Unveils Super-Lightweight Electric Concept Car

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APRIL 13, 2010

The Teijin Group recently unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbon fiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester. The body incorporates a core structure made of carbon fiber composite material. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading global developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, and Aston Martin announced a technical partnership for the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar program. TenCate Advanced Composites began producing advanced composite materials in 1972 in Nijverdal, The Netherlands.

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Baker Institute team explores hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis with co-generation and sale of carbon products

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MAY 5, 2020

Hydrogen as a zero-carbon energy carrier has the potential to transform fundamentally the global energy landscape—but the production must benefit the environment, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The largest markets for non-combusted carbon are carbon black (~10s MT), graphite (~0.1

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GE to Create Center of Excellence in Europe for Automated Manufacturing of Carbon Composites

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JULY 3, 2009

GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a world-class carbon composites manufacturing Center of Excellence on the TUM campus in Garching, near Munich, Germany.

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils TIGER uncrewed ultimate mobility vehicle concept

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

First version designed in Silicon Valley with global development partnerships. The teams have been working together to create a lightweight but incredibly strong structure, with the legs and certain chassis elements created using carbon fiber composite additive printing.

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BMW and SGL to triple production capacity at Moses Lake carbon fiber plant with $200M expansion; world’s largest carbon fiber plant

Magna to produce carbon fiber composite body panels

Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for carbon fiber from autos

First prototype carbon fiber chassis delivered from new £50M McLaren Automotive innovation and manufacturing center

LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

GM and Teijin to co-develop carbon fiber composite technologies for potential high-volume use in GM vehicles

SoCalGas, partners developing technology to make carbon fiber during hydrogen production from methane; reducing the cost of H2 and cutting GHG

Dow and AKSA forming JV for carbon fiber and derivatives; up to $1B investment in project within 5 years

Lux forecasts global market for carbon fiber composites to more than double to $36B in 2020; aerospace and wind to lead

LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

SGL Group inaugurates carbon fiber precursor line in Portugal

Toray to acquire European carbon fiber fabric and pre-preg business

Teijin begins operations at carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic plant; targeting components for mass-produced vehicles

Toray to enter large tow carbon fiber business via $584M acquisition of Zoltec; wind and automotive markets

Toray Signs Long-term Basic Supply Agreement with EADS (Airbus) to Supply Carbon Fiber Prepreg

Toray to supply carbon fiber composite materials for Lilium’s all-electric air vehicle

CSIRO produces Australia’s first home-grown carbon fiber

Plasan and Toray partner on carbon fiber reinforced composites for automotive markets; Toray acquires 20% interest in Plasan

Teijin to build new carbon fiber plant in US, expand precursor production in Japan

Ford, DowAksa jointly to develop carbon fiber for high-volume automotive light-weighting applications

Johnson Controls putting carbon body exterior parts into series production

Ford collaborating with DowAksa on automotive-grade carbon fiber, part of IACMI

Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

Continental Structural Plastics and Mitsubishi Rayon exploring joint venture for carbon fiber automotive structural components

Hexcel to invest $250M in new carbon fiber plant in France; capacity expansions at nearby weaving and prepreg facilities

BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

Nissan reveals high-performance Ariya Single Seater Concept

Hyundai N Models to Receive Carbon Fiber Wheels

ANA Group targets 20% cut in carbon emissions by 2020; Boeing 787 Dreamliner a key element

Teijin opening US Composite Application Center; co-development of CFRTP with GM

DOE launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative; awards $23.5M to 5 more manufacturing R&D projects

Polestar hits 2021 sales target of 29,000 vehicles, up 185% y-o-y

Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

ArcelorMittal introduces new set of S-in motion solutions for BEVs

Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

Teijin’s Sereebo now in use for GM as first CFRTP for high-volume production vehicles

Mahindra Racing unveils Formula E electric racer at Auto Expo 2014

Groupe Renault and Faurecia to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for light commercial vehicles

Teijin Unveils Super-Lightweight Electric Concept Car

Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

Baker Institute team explores hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis with co-generation and sale of carbon products

GE to Create Center of Excellence in Europe for Automated Manufacturing of Carbon Composites

Hyundai Motor Group unveils TIGER uncrewed ultimate mobility vehicle concept

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