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Saint-Gobain Seals Group Continues Development of Sealing and Polymer Solutions for Electric Vehicles

Saint-Gobain Seals Group continues investing in the development of electric vehicle technology with its OmniLip™ and OmniShield® sealing solutions and Meldin® HT polymer solution. The electric car, which is propelled by one electric motor or more using electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device, has become one of the youngest and fastest growing segments in today’s automotive industry.

From Omniseal Solutions 2 Jan 2014

Cooper Tire & Rubber Announces Termination of Merger Agreement with Apollo Tyres

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced it has terminated the merger agreement with Apollo Tyres.

31 Dec 2013

2014 International CES: Delphi Automotive to Showcase Integrated Active Safety and Connectivity Technologies

As one of the few automotive suppliers that can deliver the extensive portfolio needed for tomorrow’s automated vehicles, Delphi Automotive PLC will showcase highly integrated active safety and connectivity technologies at the upcoming 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show. These technologies will be key building blocks to achieving fully automated driving.

31 Dec 2013

Kia's 2014 Soul with High-Tensile Steel Earns NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Rating

Kia Motors America's (KMA) popular urban passenger vehicle, the all-new 2014 Soul, has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-Star overall safety rating. With its extensive list of standard safety features and use of high-tensile steel, Soul earned five stars in the frontal and side impact tests and four stars in the roll-over test. Starting at $14,700, the Soul offers families fun and funky design with loads of available features at a great value.

23 Dec 2013

NADA Expo 2014: Chief and Elektron to Showcase New Collision Repair Equipment

Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly turning to aluminum and other "exotic" materials as they design new vehicles to meet stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) and safety standards. Properly repairing these vehicles after they have been damaged in a collision requires different equipment and repair techniques than most North American dealerships have used in the past. Chief Automotive Technologies and Elektron will show dealers the new collision repair equipment they need to keep their body shops up to date at the NADA Expo 2014.

20 Dec 2013

Global Automotive Aluminium Wheels Industry Forecast to Grow at 8.48% CAGR over the Period 2012-2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Aluminum Wheels Industry 2012-2016" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 20 Dec 2013

Collaborators Create Tree-Based, Renewable Alternative to Fiberglass for Automotive Parts

While many Lincoln MKX drivers may tie a tree to the top of their vehicle this time of year, 2014 will see the MKX crossover with tree-based components inside the vehicle.

20 Dec 2013

Novelis to Invest Additional $205 Million for Global Automotive Aluminum Capacity Expansion

Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced it will invest an additional $205 million to further expand its global manufacturing operations serving the rapidly growing automotive market. The company will build new finishing lines at its plants in Oswego, N.Y. and Nachterstedt, Germany, dedicated to the production of aluminum automotive sheet.

From Novelis Corp 18 Dec 2013

ThyssenKrupp Opens New Automotive Supply Plant in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

ThyssenKrupp today opened a new automotive supply plant in China. In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the southwest of the country, the company is now producing springs and stabilizers for the Chinese market. ThyssenKrupp has invested around 20 million euros in the new plant, which has created roughly 200 new jobs.

12 Dec 2013

European Automotive Composites Market Estimated to Reach $2,270 Million in 2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Opportunities for Composites in European Automotive Market 2013-2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 10 Dec 2013

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Automotive Materials News

Saint-Gobain Seals Group Continues Development of Sealing and Polymer Solutions for Electric Vehicles

Cooper Tire & Rubber Announces Termination of Merger Agreement with Apollo Tyres

2014 International CES: Delphi Automotive to Showcase Integrated Active Safety and Connectivity Technologies

Kia's 2014 Soul with High-Tensile Steel Earns NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Rating

NADA Expo 2014: Chief and Elektron to Showcase New Collision Repair Equipment

Global Automotive Aluminium Wheels Industry Forecast to Grow at 8.48% CAGR over the Period 2012-2016

Collaborators Create Tree-Based, Renewable Alternative to Fiberglass for Automotive Parts

Novelis to Invest Additional $205 Million for Global Automotive Aluminum Capacity Expansion

ThyssenKrupp Opens New Automotive Supply Plant in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

European Automotive Composites Market Estimated to Reach $2,270 Million in 2018

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Automotive Materials News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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