double-layer capacitors. The result is a new generation of capacitors with double the energy density of current models, alongside high-performance lithium-carbon batteries that recharge in just 60 seconds without compromising lifespan. The material is made from lignin, an organic polymer that gives wood and other plant cells their structure. Allotrope Energy’s hybrid lithium-carbon technology comprises a high-rate battery-type anode and a high-...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Alejandro Rolland Ruiz, Director of Industrial Development. The expansion will boost production capacity at Novem’s facility in the Querétaro Industrial Park, where the company manufactures decorative interior components for vehicles. Novem is globally recognized for its expertise in integrating wood, aluminum, carbon, synthetics, and textiles into innovative car interior products. The Querétaro site is strategically positioned to serve the N...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

nked contracts with the specialist for decarbonized energy GETEC and Stadtwerke Hanau for a renewable energy heat supply, aiming to reduce the Goodyear Hanau site’s CO2 emissions by up to 95% per year. GETEC will build a heating plant on the Goodyear Hanau site based on regionally available waste-wood biomass. The new heating plant will provide up to 95% of the Hanau site’s heat requirements for production. It will generate around 15% of the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

Chinese government, NBHX's Board, shareholders, and merger control authorities. It is expected to close in Q2 2025. NBHX Trim Europe, based in Bruchsal, Germany, is a top supplier of decorative surfaces for premium automotive interiors. The company produces components from materials like aluminum, wood, carbon, leather, and plastics. It has facilities in Romania and the UK too. NBHX Trim generated nearly EUR 200 million in revenue in 2024 and em...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

ent software further reduces charging time from 10% to 80% by up to 30%, cutting it down to just 20 minutes. The ES90 also supports sustainability by using recycled materials. 29% of its aluminum, 18% of its steel, and 16% of its polymers are from recycled sources. It also includes an FSC-certified wood interior. Volvo’s blockchain-based battery passport ensures transparency in raw material sourcing. The ES90 will be officially unveiled on Marc...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

system with regenerative tuning and Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires mounted on lightweight 20-inch ENKEI wheels. Aerodynamic updates reduce lift coefficient by 40%, incorporating spoilers, air curtains, and a redesigned rear diffuser. Inside, suede-like sports seats, red NISMO accents, and blackened wood details provide a premium, sporty ambiance.   The Ariya NISMO retains its practicality while delivering thrilling performance, appealing to driv...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

Auto and heating the town. The project completion is expected by 2027, with boiler upgrades done consecutively to maintain uninterrupted power supply. Part of the cost is subsidized by the Czech State Environmental Modernisation Fund. The new BFB boiler will produce 80 tons of steam per hour using wood chips. The upgraded CFB boilers, initially producing 140 tons per hour, will switch to biomass and deliver 100 tons per hour each. Flue gas clean...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

p will combine UltraSense's InPlane Sensing technology with Novem's surface materials to transform traditional car interiors into interactive, touch-sensitive SmartSurfaces. The integrated solutions will allow automakers to add touch controls, lighting, and haptic feedback to various materials like wood, stone, recycled paper, carbon fiber, and metals. The materials can remain hidden until needed, with buttons or icons appearing when a hand is ne...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

uces 201 hp, up from the previous 184, while weighing 170 pounds less than the outgoing model due to the use of aluminum in the suspension and high-strength steel in the body structure. The exterior design is bold and expressive, with premium materials on the inside, such as genuine American walnut wood décor, a wrapped and double-stitched center console, and upgraded Savona leather interiors. The 2025 Tiguan includes VW’s suite of IQ.DRIVE Le...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

including hybrid electric and fully electric vehicles, requires a low-voltage energy source to power an increased number of software-based functions including steer-by-wire, break-by-wire, autonomous functions, and enhanced in cabin experiences. Materials used to produce sodium-ion cells – salt, wood, iron and those found in air – are abundant globally and are free from harmful chemicals or minerals mined in conflict zones. (Clarios press re...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

2D surface, extending into the headrests. High-quality materials and coordinated colours create a harmonious, home-like atmosphere in the cockpit. The surface textures and graining on nearly all plastic parts in the new MINI models are crafted with precision. Inspired by nature and science, such as wood grain, rock patterns, or satellite imagery of landscapes to create unique surface textures and patterns. (Based on BMW press release)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

consumption per engine. The connection to the district heating network began in 2012, with ongoing expansions. Although the full transition was expected by early 2025, it has been completed ahead of schedule. The plant now sources heat from Bioenergie Steyr GmbH’s biomass power plant, which uses wood chips from nearby forests as fuel. An additional 10-megawatt biomass boiler is being installed to further support the plant’s renewable energy ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/19

Toyota adds new versions of Sequoia and Tundra for 2025 On August 13, Toyota introduced new versions of the Sequoia SUV and Tundra full-size pickup to round out their model lines for the 2025 model year. For the Sequoia line, it added the upscale 1794 version, which incorporates real American walnut wood grain interior trim, unique leather trimmed heated and ventilated massaging front seats, 20-inch alloy wheels, second row captain’s chairs, a ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/17

nitiative, the R+D+i reference center for batteries in Southern Europe. The COBRA project had a budget of EUR 12 million and was co-financed by the European Commission. The project has completed 4 years with a full demonstration of the system. The battery pack incorporates materials such as treated wood and recycled aluminum, reducing its weight by 30% compared to other batteries. It comprises of 96 cobalt-free lithium-ion cells and includes sens...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

e made with a new renewable material with the potential to replace a significant part of the carbon black currently used in tire production. The innovative material, called UPM BioMotion RFF is a promising fully renewable lignin-based alternative to traditional carbon black. It is a fully renewable wood-based lignin raw material. In the concept tire, all fossil carbon black in the tire’s sidewalls is replaced by the new raw material. UPM will p...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

JDI develops sensor interface that transforms even wood into touch controls Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has developed a sensor interface that transforms a broad variety of materials such as wood into touch controls. JDI’s capacitance technology was applied to the new sensor interface. The new technology makes it possible to create decorative control panels. The company expects the sensor interface to be used in vehicle cabins and intends to commer...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/24

Konan City, Kochi Prefecture to mass-produce the “Bamboo+(plus)” composite resin, which contains 51% or more of bamboo fiber. The investment amount has not been disclosed. Production is scheduled to begin in July 2025. Since 2021, Tokai Rika has jointly developed the Bamboo+ with Miroku Techno Wood Co., Ltd. (Nankoku City, Kochi Prefecture), an associated company with which it has been cooperating in manufacturing bamboo steering wheels for ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

To achieve targets, the company focuses on energy supply upgrades, transitioning to renewables, like solar and wind, and improving energy efficiency. Actions include installing photovoltaic systems in South Africa and Ankara (Turkey), converting heating systems to lower carbon dioxide options like wood pellets in Krakow (Poland), and connecting Nuremberg to a district heating network with plans for geothermal energy in Munich. Renewable energy p...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/14

Yanfeng Auto introduces bamboo auto trims Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanfeng Auto), a subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd., introduced bamboo automotive trims. Unlike wood and technological textures, bamboo’s unique fiber texture is full of character. Bamboo can be applied to not only inner door panels, but also the entire cockpit interior, reducing carbon emissions by 30%. Adding 5% to 50% bamboo fibers to various ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/29

had a virtual production start in March 2023, emphasizing the significance of digitalization in the Communication Centre's equipped meeting rooms, facilitating virtual collaboration throughout the plant and beyond. The plant's furniture is made from easy-to-recycle materials, with a preference for wood. Notably, the plant is committed to operating entirely without fossil fuels. Based on BMW press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/09