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According to the International Energy Agency, there were more than ten million electric cars on the world's roads already at the end of 2020 – up 43% from 2019
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Dear Industry Expert,
According to the International Energy Agency, there were more than ten million electric cars on the world's roads already at the end of 2020 – up 43% from 2019. Carmakers are investing billions to secure their slice of the market. One of the challenges they face in building mass-market electric vehicles (EVs) is fire safety. A new breed of additives can stop flames from spreading. |
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Aiding the switch to safer e-mobility
One of the challenges they face in building mass-market electric vehicles (EVs) is fire safety. High-voltage plugs, connectors, bus bars and other electrical components require high-performing polymers with high-performance flame retardants – such as Clariant's Exolit®. More... |
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Efficiency and quality demanded in rubber machinery
Kayton's design principles, such as part stability and longevity, are now widely acknowledged to have increased customer trust in the company. The company has developed many high-performance, high precision and advanced tyre manufacturing machines. More...
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Michelin eyes sustainable materials in its tyres
Michelin presented a concrete vision of how it plans to build tomorrow’s mobility, focusing in particular on the circular economy. One example is the recent unveiling of its first tyre made of 46% sustainable materials. More...
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BOGE expands screw compressors range
Compact design, flexible combination and now more efficient than ever before: BOGE offers some of its C-series screw compressors with highly efficient permanent magnet motors. The compressed air specialist expands its product portfolio with even more sustainable solutions for compressed air generation. C-series compressors are ideal for use in any sector requiring reliable compressed air. Thanks to the broad range of possible combinations with accessories and control systems, all uses can be covered. More...
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Solar materials with triple UV-resistance
Solarmid and iglidur P UV are the names of the two new materials that igus has now developed specifically for pillow blocks in single-axis solar trackers. The new polymer's durability is showcased particularly well in 2P (two-in-portrait) tracker applications, which subject bearings to direct sunlight for hours at a time. The materials were convincing in real-life testing, exhibiting up to three times the UV-resistance. More...
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