With one of our recent newsletters, we introduced the latest changes to the ESPR regulation, which originally called for a 25-per-cent recycled plastic content for newly developed vehicles.The proposal has been adjusted to drop that figure to 20 per cent and expand the resources from which recycled plastic can be obtained to count toward the…
Inca Renewtech is a Canadian company manufacturing, among other products, bio-composite materials based on hemp fibers for auto interiors components, allowing cars to be lighter, safer and more energy efficient.The company’s corporate identity honors the Indigenous origins of the brand. The Incan Civilization—’Children of the Sun’—created world class art and architecture, sophisticated roads, infrastructure, and…
JEC Group is a nonprofit organization entirely dedicated to promoting composite materials and fostering their applications globally. Publisher of the JEC Composites Magazine, the industry reference magazine, JEC organizes several events around the world, including JEC World, the leading international exhibition dedicated to composites and their applications, which takes place annually in Paris. Last Edition…
LG Display has begun serial production of the industry’s first 40″ pillar-to-pillar (P2P) automotive display. The breakthrough marks a significant step in its efforts to drive the evolution of the software-defined vehicle (SDV) era. LG Display is renowned for their expertise in thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED display technologies.A P2P display is an ultra-large…
Simulation technology is widely used across the automotive industry. Engineering simulation company Ansys has been using simulation technology to help turn recycled plastic into functioning automotive parts.By using simulation of materials early in the design process, automotive designers can better evaluate materials for design use, including material variability. This helps reduce cost and time. According…
The Volvo ES90 combines the refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious interior and higher ground clearance of a SUV.Inside, the focus is on premium comfort, authentic materials and purpose-driven design, that are the hallmark of a Volvo. With its long wheelbase of 3,100 mm, the ES90 provides very…
With an overall length of 4,990 mm, the Audi A6 Avant is 60 mm longer than the previous model. The wheelbase of 2,927 mm makes it larger for occupants, and more appropriate for long journeys.The optional new switchable panoramic glass roof enhances the sense of spaciousness. It spans almost the entire cockpit and rear and…
Car seats are not just about safety and comfort, they also need to be adaptive, connected, and multifunctional. A few examples of current trends:Personalization – Seats must recognize the occupant and adjust automatically for optimal ergonomics. For example, the Zeekr 001 can configure the rear seat tilt level based on personalized settings.Aito M7 Zero-gravity seatCustomizability: Flexible configurations that adapt to different…
Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road. Until now, they have mainly transmitted forces, but soon they will also increasingly collect and transmit information.It all started with TPMS. Tire-pressure monitoring systems have been mandatory for all new cars in the EU since 2014. It was the beginning of the networking of…
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