Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) is coordinating the newly launched RESiLiTE (Robust, Economical, Silicon-rich, Lightweight, and Thermally Efficient battery packs) project, co-funded by Horizon Europe with approximately EUR 6.2 million in support. This three-year project, which commenced in July 2025, aims to d
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) has secured an order from a leading automotive OEM to supply a thermoplastic composite lower battery housing unit for a major full-BEV platform spanning across multiple vehicle brands.
The lower housing is part of the company’s Pentatonic battery enclosure portfolio, supporting
fka GmbH announced that DEKRA and Kautex Textron have joined its industrial consortium, formed with the Driving Vision News (DVN) network in October 2023, to develop a test methodology for performance evaluation of LiDAR sensors under non-ideal or adverse conditions such as rain, fog, spray, and interference with oth
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) has signed its first Virtual Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with the Spanish company BRUC for the Cartago B Solar Project in Seville, Spain.
The agreement, which secures long-term 34.4 MW capacity, supports Kautex’s sustainability goals, specifically in reducin
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated and approved its near-term and long-term net-zero science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.
In 2022, Kautex committed to SBTi to reduce 80% of carbon emissions in Scope 1 and 2 and 30%
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) presented its Green+ products for the first time at the Battery Show 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Green+ products are made with 20% biomass materials and/or 25% recycled materials.
The showcased Pentatonic Green+ product is a composite EV battery enclosure made up of fishing
Farasis Energy announced that it became part of a research consortium together with Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG and the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI in a three-year project called SiKuBa for increased safety of EVs.
The project aims to make plastic-based battery housings saf
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that it has developed a composite Cell-to-Pack (CTP) housing design under its Pentatonic product line.
The Pentatonic CTP system is developed from thermoplastic composites. It is a structural cell holder, eliminating the need for slow potting solutions. It enhances pro
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that, as with its fuel tank business, it is prepared to install compression molding lines in all regions worldwide based on customer demand. Kautex’s compression molding line in Pinghu, China is the 5,500-ton compression molder that can handle a variety of fiber-reinfo
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that its Guangzhou plant in China has won the 2023 Regional Quality Award (RQA) from Dongfeng Nissan for its excellent quality performance in 2022. (From Kautex social media updates on August 23, 2023)
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced the launch of its Pentatonic underbody protection system that offers a lightweight and durable protective solution from road debris or other intrusions that could damage the battery. Produced using the same thermoplastic-composite material as Pentatonic battery enclosu
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that it will present several innovations for e-mobility at Battery Show Europe at Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart (Germany), from May 23 – 25, 2023. The products to be displayed include the new Pentatonic thermoplastic-composite underbody protection, designed to prevent mec
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that it has utilized life cycle assessments (LCAs) with its easy-to-use tool, the D2CO2 app for its sustainable products. The D2CO2 app allows the user to input various elements of the product including BOM, material, weights, production method, and other elements to o
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that it has officially opened the new plant in Tianjin and the Asia Tech Center in Pinghu, China. The new Tianjin plant is Kautex’s seventh plant in China and will be its future growth point in North China. Kautex will produce its industry-leading fuel systems and clea
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that its Pentatonic skid plate for battery electric vehicles (BEV) has received the first order from an automotive OEM. The underbody battery protection skid plate is part of the company’s new Pentatonic battery system product line. Pentatonic is a lightweight, customi
Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) announced that its Pentatonic Battery System has been showcased at CES 2023 as part of Stellantis’ RAM Revolution exhibition. The Pentatonic battery system is a lightweight, customizable solution, made from thermoplastic or composite metal hybrid. The system provides the enhance
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