28 August 201823 August 2018 Global Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) Market Outlook to 2023 Analysis by Plastic Material, Application and Geography
16 August 201816 August 2018 Nachwuchswissenschaftler der TU Dresden erforscht Hightech-Fasern aus Papier Publikation liefert Grundlagen für Kohlenstofffasern aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
8 August 20186 August 2018 Bio composites lend wings to sustainability trend “Bio-Based Composites Pavilion” will be showcasing innovative materials and application examples in cooperation with the nova-Institute
31 July 201828 July 2018 World’s first biobased, circular car created using Luminy from Total Corbion PLA The car, named Noah, is currently undertaking a European tour of car manufacturers, suppliers and universities to inspire others
29 June 201820 November 2019 powerRibs™ enables ocean plastic in automotive interior parts Thanks to Bcomp’s powerRibs™ reinforcement technology, ocean plastic properties can be boosted using natural fibres
22 June 201827 June 2018 Schwarza: Wie der Hanf in die Autos kommt Flachs, Sisal oder Hanf sind Rohstoffe, aus denen bei Isowood Nadelvliesstoffe für Fahrzeuginnenausstattungen entstehen
19 June 201815 June 2018 WOULDWOOD develops systems for environmentally friendly construction and vehicle manufacturing New project aims to create an industrial value chain for advanced additive manufacturing of wood-based components for the construction and transport sector
11 June 20187 June 2018 Global meeting place of the hemp industry in Cologne EIHA-Conference to present and discuss the latest developments from all areas of the hemp industry
4 April 20183 April 2018 New environmentally-friendly composites to provide competitiveness for the construction and automotive industries AIMPLAS is taking part since last June in the European project ECOXY, coordinated by CIDETEC
13 March 20189 March 2018 Meet Noah: World’s first circular car Fifth car in TU/ecomotive's history will feature new technologies focused on the future
12 March 20188 March 2018 Goodyear Unveils Oxygene, a Concept Tire Designed to Support Cleaner and More Convenient Urban Mobility Goodyear’s Oxygene concept envisions a driving solution that improves air quality
9 March 20187 March 2018 Researchers use plant fibres to develop green options for transport industry Using natural plant fibres such as date palm biomass for composite manufacturing has the potential to provide farmers in high value products with extra income
6 March 20182 March 2018 Jobam – Bambussechseckrohre so stabil wie Aluminium Neuer Produktionsprozess lässt Bambuselemente mit aluminiumähnlicher Stabilität entstehen
2 March 20182 March 2018 BASF launches resource-saving refinish product line VIDEO: BASF’s new biomass-balance paints for automotive
BASF bringt ressourcenschonende Reparaturlackreihe auf den Markt VIDEO: BASF’s neue Biomass-Balance Lacke für die nachhaltige Autoreparatur
27 February 201823 February 2018 Birch-based concept car runs on sustainable biofuel The Biofore Concept Car replaces nearly all traditionally-plastic parts with parts made of biomaterials
24 January 201819 January 2018 Bio-based PC gets a front view on Mazda CX-5 Now the companies’ bio-based polycarbonate resin called Durabio — made from plant-derived isosorbide — is being used to mold large exterior components
9 January 201828 December 2017 China’s Linglong tire company investigates potential of dandelion rubber Company plans to invest $450 million to set up a company tentatively named Linglong Dandelion Science and Technology Development Company
15 December 201715 December 2017 Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New Grade for Large Automotive Exterior Components Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIOTM adopted for Front Grill of “Mazda CX-5”
22 November 201720 November 2017 Michelin’s Vision Concept Tire of the Future Selected Among TIME Magazine’s ‘25 Best Inventions of 2017’ Michelin unveils airless, biodegradable, 3D printed concept tire
Bei Ford begann die Nachhaltigkeit mit Soja im Sitz Seit 2011 wird Soja in allen Fahrzeugen verwendet, die von Ford in Nordamerika produziert werden
25 October 201723 October 2017 Over Half a Trillion Soybeans Later, Ford Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Bio-based Foam This decade, Ford’s researchers have tinkered with a variety of bio-based products to use within its automobiles and trucks
20 October 201718 October 2017 First automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener Sonnenwagen Aachen tests biobased coating-layer from Covestro at the World Solar Challenge
11 October 20179 October 2017 Could wood pulp make cars lighter and more efficient? Car parts of the future could be made out of a surprising material. Wood.
22 September 201720 September 2017 Dandelion rubber tyre developed by WUR and Vredestein Innovative prototype is the result of a EU joint initiative called DRIVE4EU
19 September 201715 September 2017 FAKUMA 2017 – Thermoplastic elastomers for a safe and healthy environment Hexpol TPE to bring expanded range of Dryflex Green biobased TPE to Fakuma 2017
6 September 20174 September 2017 Faurecia turns to hemp to reduce reliance on plastic parts Company is experimenting with producing injection-molded auto parts that reduce its reliance on plastics
8 August 20174 August 2017 PURCELL – cellulose to replace plastics Scientists developed an innovative material made from pure cellulose for a huge range of applications
PURCELL – Cellulose ersetzt Kunststoff Wissenschaftler entwickeln neuartigen Werkstoff aus reiner Cellulose für zahlreiche Anwendungen
19 July 201717 July 2017 Coconut oil is secret ingredient in recycling car plastics Czech researchers take a new approach to converting PC and PUR into recycled materials
4 July 201730 June 2017 Trend: Naturfasern in der Automobilindustrie Besonders die Hanffaser ist für den Bau von Karosserieteilen geeignet
23 June 201721 June 2017 Arkema celebrates 70th anniversary of bio-based Arkema celebrates the 70th birthday of its flagship Rilsan® polyamide 11 brandnylon “A proven legacy. An exciting future.” is the theme for Arkema’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of the invention of its flagship Rilsan® polyamide
20 June 201721 February 2018 Students reveal the world’s first bio-based car made from flax Lina, a four-seat electric vehicle, will be tested on public roads after an inspection by the RDW Netherlands Vehicle Authority
1 June 201721 February 2018 Students present the world’s first bio-composite car during Dutch Technology Week TU/ecomotive, an Eindhoven University of Technology team focused on developing innovative, electric city cars, has unveiled its latest concept
17 May 201715 May 2017 How is Ford testing nature’s wonder material in their car interiors? Company worked with suppliers to evaluate the viability of using bamboo in vehicle interiors
27 April 201725 April 2017 What’s Super Strong, Fast Growing, and Potentially Part of Your Next Car? Bamboo! Bamboo performs comprehensively better than other tested synthetic and natural fibers in a range of materials tests
24 April 201718 April 2017 Continental driving development of dandelion tire forward with new facility Next steps of the "Taraxagum – tires from dandelion rubber" project now clearly defined
4 April 201731 March 2017 Lightweight bioplastics eyed for future vehicles A Japanese scientist finds a solution to lowheat resistance with a polyimide
3 April 201730 March 2017 Collaboration between Audi, BASF and Covestro: New clearcoat with biobased hardener for automotive manufacturing Test bodies successfully coated under realistic production conditions - Audi Q2 exhibit is a highlight of the European Coatings Show
22 March 201720 March 2017 Global Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Market Analysis & Trends – Industry Forecast to 2025 Industry report analyzes the market estimates and forecasts for several segments as well as regional levels
16 March 201714 March 2017 Carbon/Flax Hybrid Automotive Door on Display at JEC World Featuring Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax Newly developed micro-sandwich panel combines mechanical benefits of carbon with the advantages of reduced weight, cost, NVH and environmental impact of flax
10 February 20178 February 2017 Bio Composites Market: Asia Pacific Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 – 2020 Increasing demand is expected due to increasing construction, manufacturing and automotive sector
7 February 20173 February 2017 Mazda uses isosorbide-based engineering plastics Roadstar RF is the fifth model to use DURABIO™, and the new grade will be adopted for more models
1 December 201629 November 2016 Synthetic & Bio-Based Coatings For Automotives Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast, 2012 - 2018
3 November 201631 October 2016 Renault uses bio-based gloss black plastic in Clio refresh First European car maker to use MCC’s Durabio bio-based engineering plastic
6 September 201616 December 2016 Hemp, Flax Growing as Auto Plastics Building Blocks Researchers worldwide developing tough materials from hemp fibers for the automotive sector
25 August 201623 August 2016 From waste to bioplastics – Ford ‚driving‘ the technology forward The possibilities of making bioplastics from waste become an attractive and economically feasible option
18 August 201617 August 2016 Ecovative’s new engineered wood panels eliminate formaldehyde emission problem MycoBoard is a new type of engineered wood panel that is completely safe to use and can help its users to meet sustainability goals
10 August 20168 August 2016 DSM’s EcoPaXX® provides high hydrolysis resistance in components for automotive cooling systems Portfolio targeting at numerous water-cooling related applications
25 July 201622 July 2016 Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave Collaboration is the latest example of Ford’s innovative approach to product and environmental stewardship through the use of biomaterials
