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Automotive textiles

Nonwovens provide vital components for electric-powered cars

The applications for nonwovens in electric-powered vehicles differ substantially from their uses in conventional cars, but low weight, low energy consumption and high fuel efficiency are the common goals, according to Adrian Wilson.

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Mass-producing carbon fibre for the automotive industry

The use of strong, lightweight carbon fibres could enable carmakers to reduce the fuel consumption and environmental impact of their vehicles, but currently such materials are prohibitively expensive. Innovations in production and conversion will be vital if carbon fibres are ever to be used in mass-production applications, says James Bakewell.

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