Category: Automotive & Cars
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From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-223
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F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber on W16 rear wheel shields
https://www.compositesworld.com/news/f1-team-debuts-bio-based-carbon-fiber-on-w16-rear-wheel-shields
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Lignin: The Wood By-product Transforming Car Filters
https://www.todoalicante.es/english/lignin-wood-product-transforming-20251005061034-nt.html
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BASF presents two new recycling processes for polyamides from end-of-life vehicles
https://plastics-rubber.basf.com/global/en/plastics-hub/K2025/dialogues/closing-the-loop-for-pa6-automotive-sector
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BASF, Porsche, and BEST successfully complete pilot project on chemical recycling
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/09/p-25-160
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS first F1 team to race with bio-based carbon fibre composites
https://www.eco-business.com/press-releases/mercedes-amg-petronas-first-f1-team-to-race-with-bio-based-carbon-fibre-composites
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Honda Develops New “Chemical Sorting” Technology to Separate Solid Contaminants from Waste Plastics Derived from End-of-life Automobiles
https://global.honda/en/topics/2025/c_2025-09-16eng.html
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End-of-life Vehicle Regulation – crucial differences in EU Council and Parliament approach
Read https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/07/09/11117925/end-of-life-vehicle-regulation-crucial-differences-in-eu-council-and-parliament-approach
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SK chemicals Signs Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Austria’s Durmont to Supply Sustainable Materials to Global Automotive Brands
Read https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sk-chemicals-signs-exclusive-partnership-agreement-with-austrias-durmont-to-supply-sustainable-materials-to-global-automotive-brands-302490329.html
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The First bioplastic car was built by Soviet East-Germany (FREE)
Here’s the first bioplastic car to have been produced at commercial scale. This is a FREE article
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Compostable leathers are poised to become a standard on buses
How do you expect me to react when you read such a title? Compostable leather will be strong enough to resist thousands of hours, bottoms and travellers …. but will decompose with bacteria? Greenwashing spoiler alert
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LiveWire S2 Mulholland goes for hemp bio-composite Fenders
LiveWire S2 Mulholland goes for hemp bio-composite Fenders
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Indian automakers shift towards recycled materials and biodegradable parts for new models
Indian automakers shift towards recycled materials and biodegradable parts for new models
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New super formula league uses biocomposite chassis
Competing teams come from China, USA, Hungary, Switzerland and Germany
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Hydrogen strategy brings Belgian bus builder VanHool in serious trouble
Hydrogen was going to be the next big thing for busses. Belgian bus builder Van Hool can testify of the opposite.
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Car Industry should research plastic recycling claims made by their suppliers
Car industry should beware that plastic recycling claims are fraudulent
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Syensqo expands its bio-based portfolio with a new MTM® epoxy prepreg
A composite material choice that responds to sustainability goals in automotive
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Sonichem Launches Project to Transform the Automotive Industry With Bio-Based Plastics
Sonichem is leading a £600K Innovate UK-funded consortium to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, bio-based materials.
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Ford is designing car parts from olive tree cuttings
Ford is no stranger to designing parts from plants for their vehicles.
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How and why the automotive industry is turning to bio-materials
A natural fit: how and why the automotive production industry is turning to bio-materials for sustainable solutions in pursuit of zero emissions and enhanced performance
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Polestar goes for bioplastics seats
Polestar aims for a “truly climate-neutral car” by 2030 — ‘Climate neutral’ claims are the same kind of greenwashy language as ‘net zero’ claims. If you’re an honest company, you should drop claims such as net zero, climate neutral, etc.
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Forvia wins auto suppliers innovation awards for biocomposites
EU auto suppliers recognize NAFILean-R hemp/recycled PP materials and XL Tank storing 20 kilograms of CGH2.
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AkzoNobel uses rapeseed and pine rosin to create first bio-based interior coating for KIA Motors
KIA Motors is using bio-based paint supplied by AkzoNobel for the inside of its new EV9 electric SUV. It’s the first time the vehicle manufacturer has specified an interior bio-based coating.
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Toray and Honda Start Jointly Validating Chemical Nylon 6 Recycling for Automotive Applications
Japanese carmaker looks to chemical recycling for ELV plastics
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Interview with UBQ CEO
Interview with Co-CEO of UBQ Materials Jack ‘Tato’ Bigio, to discuss how the bio-based material is made as well as the environmental benefits.
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KIA to use real ocean plastics (FREE)
Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models.
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Water Powered Car (FREE)
Someone claimed to have invented an engine that runs on water….. even seawater. This is a FREE article
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A New European Project Delves into Advanced Lightweight Bio-Based or Recycled Materials to Facilitate the Decarbonization of the Transport Sector
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, coordinates the FOREST project, a new EU funded research to delve into advanced lightweight bio-based or recycled materials to facilitate the decarbonization of the transport sector.
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Aciturri joins r-LightBioCom project for bio-based HPC advancement
r-LightBioCom and the reduction of the environmental impact of HPCs, the new composites
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Ahlstrom launches Ahlstrom ECO™, a renewable lignin-based automotive filter media
Ahlstrom introduces a new range of renewable and sustainable filtration solutions for automotive applications. Ahlstrom ECO™ is a technology supporting the increasing sustainability demands of the global transportation market and offering a new choice for filter manufacturers.
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Bridgestone Develops Tire Using 75% Recycled and Renewable Materials Including Recycled Plastic Bottles, Recycled Steel and Natural Rubber From the U.S. Desert Shrub
Tires comprised of 37% recycled and 38% renewable materials are designed for the next generation of electric SUVs and crossover vehicles.
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Mitsubishi Chemical tests car plastic recycling
Mitsubishi Chemical started the trial effort this month in cooperation with firms including a non-life insurer that receives vehicles written off after car accidents — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Exposing the Structural Violence of Private Electric Automobility
A wolf in sheep’s clothing: Exposing the structural violence of private electric automobility
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Honda Believes in UBQ Materials
UBQ Materials exhibits as one of three innovative solutions showcased by the Honda Xcelerator program.
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Hexcel Launches HexPly Nature Range
Natural fibers combined with bio-derived epoxy resins provide sustainable options for Industrial markets. This is old news from 2022
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Forvia Materi’Act Sustainable Materials for Automotive Industry
MATERI’ACT will propose materials with up to 85% CO2 reduction versus current materials — Old news from 2022
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Hyundai Uses Biocomposites in New Concept Car
Lingrove plant-based ekoa composite featured in Hyundai Palisade concept vehicle. Carbon-neutral biocomposite enables interactive doorspear with look and feel of wood while protecting trees, enabling transparency and capacitive touch for futuretech.
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Super Formula Car Goes Biocomposite Bodywork
Japanese open-wheel championship Super Formula unveiled a new carbon-neutral car Tuesday.
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Honda to Develop Algae for Carbon Capture and Bioplastics
Honda aims to use algae for carbon capture, food, fuel and plastic
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EU Proposal to Reduce Microplastic from Tyres
EU Proposes First Measures to Limit Plastic Pollution From Vehicle Tyres
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New Volvo Made with Bio Materials
Inside the all-new Volvo EX90: reinterpreting luxury and well-being
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Formula 1 Goes Net Zero Greenwash
In 2019, Formula 1 launched its plan to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030. Nearly three years later, what is the sport doing to meet this ambitious target? — F1 Goes Net zero? Sorry, is this a joke or just a heavy greenwash operation? EU citizens are told not to drive their old diesel cars…
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Bridgestone Invests in Biobased Feedstock
Bridgestone Aims to Commercialize Natural Rubber from Desert Shrubs by 2030
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New Partners for the Carbon Neutral Polestar Car
Polestar quadruples number of partners working on climate-neutral car – Polestar 0 project
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Lignin Could Make Carbon Fiber Stronger and Lighter
New research with lignin may soon lead to lighter, stronger carbon fiber materials and stronger plastics with a gentler environmental impact.
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Suzuki Boat Engine to Collect Microplastics
Suzuki Starts Production of Outboard Motors Equipped with Micro-Plastic Collecting Device
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Continental Goes Bio PVC for Automotive Sector
Continental Relies on Bio-Attributed PVC BIOVYN™ for Technical and Decorative Surface Materials
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Pirelli Launches Lignin Reinforced Tires
Pirelli testing tires made with wood-derived material
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Concept Car Made with Bioplastics
From textiles to elastomers, Asahi Kasei uses materials that can contribute to a lower carbon footprint and makes it its mission to incorporate them into the vehicle.
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Audi Chemical Recycling Update
New Process Turns Mixed Plastic Waste Into New Car Parts
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rPET Used in Racing Cars
Titan race car features rPET honeycomb in front wing to withstand forces 1000 times its own weight — What looks like a details, is a giant leap
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Suzuki Goes for Durabio
Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO™ Adopted for the Front Grill of Suzuki S-CROSS
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Ship Converts Ocean Plastic in Hydrogen Fuel
Proposed Ship Would Create Hydrogen Fuel by Collecting Ocean Plastics
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Maip Group and Eastman Partner on Sustainable Automotive Polymers
Maip Group announces new sustainable polymers for European automotive market using Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies
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INCA Biocomposites Plant for Boats, Wind Turbines and Automotive
Biocomposites for boats, wind turbine blades, rail and automotive.
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US Goes All in on V2X
There’s something about the Americans that makes them a bit smarter than the Europeans.
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Venture Capitalists Invest in Bcomp
Bcomp has closed its oversubscribed Series B financing round of CHF 32.4 million (USD 35 million) with commitment from a range of mobility-, financial, and impact investment companies
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Aimplas Develops New Materials for Automotive Sector
AIMPLAS to develop new sustainable materials and processes to reduce vehicle emissions through weight reduction
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Bugatti Chiron With Biobased Body
I’m a bit impressed by what some people can do with almost nothing. This car has probably the lowest carbon footprint.
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Bio Epoxy Enables Recyclable Carbon Fiber for Electric Vehicles
Plant-Based Epoxy Enables Recyclable Carbon Fiber, Improves Economics for Mass Market Electric Vehicles
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Mercedes Uses UBQ Bioplastic in Vision EQXX
Mercedes-Benz’s New VISION EQXX to Feature UBQ Materials’ Sustainable Plastic Substitute
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Goodyear Tyre with 70 % Sustainable Material
Goodyear Develops 70% Sustainable-Material Tire With Industry-Leading Innovations
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U of T Engineering and Ford Partner on Bio Composites for Cars
U of T Engineering and Ford partnership introduces new sustainable material into the automotive industry
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Monolith and Goodyear Partner on Sustainable Materials
Monolith Signs Letter Of Intent And Collaboration Agreement With Goodyear On Carbon Black For Its Tire Production
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Ford Goes Ocean Plastic
The Ford Bronco Sport contains trace amounts of recycled ocean plastic
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Bioplastics for High Temperature Applications
Can we use bioplastics in combustion engines?
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