Archive: May 2021
Silicone technology for intelligent cockpit products
General Silicones reports that automotive component makers are starting to use its Compo-SiL technology.
Volvo offers non-leather materials in more vehicles
With the trend towards sustainable materials increasing, Volvo is now offering optional non-leather materials in more of its luxury vehicles.
Safer EV batteries with Kevlar MicroCore
DuPont’s new Kevlar MicroCore is a highly temperature-resistant, superfine fibre material planned for use in battery separators to help address the growing demand for safer,...
Automotive inroads for Loomia
Loomia Technologies, based in Culver City, California, USA, has partnered with the Global Alliance Automotive to promote the use of soft-circuit technology in the automotive...
Survey highlights desire for interior hygiene features among car buyers
According to Japan-based Asahi Kasei, the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has changed car users’ perceptions of safety and comfort inside automotive vehicles.
ELeather material compliant to latest European fire standard
ELeather upholstery material has been certified as compliant with the European EN45545-2:2020 standard by Interscience Fire Laboratory.
Nanofibre filter media for clean air in the vehicle cabin
For the separation of finest particles Mann+Hummel has been using nanofibre technology for several years in applications for the commercial vehicles sector.
Michelin approves use of polyester tyre cord recycled from waste PET
France-based tyre producer Michelin has successfully tested and applied a recycling process for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste to create a high-tenacity fibre that meets its...