Automotive

The automotive industry is no stranger to composites. In addition to enabling groundbreaking vehicle designs, composites are also being used to reduce vehicle weight and cut CO2 emissions.

Seeking Quieter Efficiency for Electric Vehicles

One of the pleasures of driving an electric car is its quiet operation. But the peace that motorists gain comes at a price for automotive designers. Without the constant rumble of an internal combustion engine...

Lightweight Composite Seat Back Developed for Electric Concept Car

Covestro has partnered with the Research and Development Center of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. to develop a lightweight composite seat back for the Chinese car manufacturer's latest electric concept...

Arriving Soon: Affordable Commercial EVs

Arrival, an electric vehicle manufacturer based in the United Kingdom, has a vision: improve the environment by making electric vehicles (EVs) as affordable as their fossil-fueled counterparts. “The company...

Ford and McDonald’s Are Caffeinating Automotive Component Sustainability

Ford Motor Company will soon be using a composite material made of coffee chaff – the dried skin of the bean which comes off during roasting – from McDonald’s coffee in vehicle parts such as headlamp...

Carbon Fiber Bumper Beam is a Highlight on the New 2020 Corvette

The new carbon fiber bumper beam on the 2020 mid-engine Corvette is drawing attention on this game-changing vehicle for parts and processes in the automotive world. When General Motors debuted the 2020...

EarthRoamer LTi Expedition Vehicle Gains Toughness from Carbon Fiber

The new EarthRoamer LTi expedition vehicle features an all carbon fiber body that is much stronger and lighter than any traditional RV or overland camper body. EarthRoamer expedition vehicles have...