-road capabilities of the Lucid Gravity X are punctuated by various design features on the exterior and interior. Orange exterior accents help contrast against the satin paint finish, while the front and rear fascias are finished in brushed metal. The interior includes premium leather seats, walnut wood inlays, high-performance floor mats, and a microsuede steering wheel to maintain a luxurious and comforting experience.  (Lucid Group press rele...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/16

Audi Q3 introduces recycled materials and redesigned interior layout On August 5, Audi announced that the new Q3 model combines design and functionality with sustainable materials. Fast-growing timber is used for wood accents, while fabrics such as Impressum cloth, Passage, and microfiber are made from 100% recycled polyester. All seat covers use monomaterials for easy recycling, and floor mats are made from Econyl, a recycled nylon sourced from ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Antolin supplies interior components for Mercedes-Benz Vito van Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has supplied interior components for all three generations of Mercedes-Benz Vito van, produced in Vitoria, Spain, which is celebrating 30 years of production. The company has been a trusted partner from the beginning. The collaboration began with door panels made from wood fiber and cardboard, manufactured at Antolin’s Aragusa plant in Burgos, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

udicial matters, and those affecting U.S. companies with business in Brazil. The added 40% affects all goods, except for a long list included in the document, which includes items such as silicon metal, pig iron, civil aircraft and parts and components thereof, metallurgical grade alumina, tin ore, wood pulp, precious metals, energy and energy products, and fertilizers. (Whitehouse.gov release on July 30, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

ckered pattern, giving it a bold and refined look. It comes with a high-tech LED headlights made from molded plastic, offering 50% lower energy use and 30% better illumination than halogen lights. The vehicle’s dashboard blends classic and modern design, using high-quality materials like premium wood textures and galvanized steel for a refined look. It features a large 15.6” 2.5K multimedia screen, a 10.3” digital instrument cluster and a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

’s sustainable materials subsidiary, has introduced NAFILean Vision, an advance bio composite designed for visible vehicle parts. Building on the success of NAFILean-R, NAFILean Vision combines low carbon recycled plastics from post-consumer sources with up to 25% renewable biomass, such as hemp, wood, reed, vine shoots, and oyster shells. According to life cycle assessments, it reduces up to 75% of CO2 emissions. NAFILean Vision meets stringen...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

& Mobility segment and will complement the Matikon Group within Amaneos as an add-on acquisition. NBHX Trim Europe is a leading European supplier of decorative surfaces for premium automotive interiors. It develops and produces interior components from a wide range of materials, including aluminum, wood, carbon, leather, and injection-molded plastics. Headquartered in Bruchsal (Germany) and with additional production facilities in Rolem (Romania)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

l undergo a review in 2026 to revise rules of origin and introduce new sector-specific quotas. During the presentation of the 31st Mexican Foreign Trade Congress in October, COMCE Executive President Sergio Contreras will emphasize the importance of close monitoring in sectors such as metals, food, wood, non-ferrous metals, computers, vehicles, and auto parts. Contreras reaffirmed that the trade agreement remains beneficial and will continue unde...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

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