1. All-composite truck cab improves efficiency
TPI Composites in the US has partnered with truck manufacturer Navistar Inc to develop an all-composite cab and trailer box, for the latter’s International SuperTruck II hybrid vehicle.
2. Delivery of hydrogen engines
ZeroAvia has signed an agreement to supply its ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines to Spanish-based Surcar Airlines.
3. Thermoplastic composite battery storage
Plastics research center Aimplas is taking part in a project to improve storage for batteries and fuel cells using thermoplastic composites. The Modalt project also includes Spanish company Zeleros, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and ZIUR Composite Solutions.
