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Asahi Kasei and Honda Sign Shareholders“ Agreement

Düsseldorf, Tokyo and Novi – November 1, 2024 – Asahi Kasei Corporation (Asahi Kasei) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced today that the two companies have signed a shareholders“ agreement to convert an existing Asahi Kasei subsidiary in Canada into a joint venture company. This agreement was reached as a result of continued discussions on collaboration for the production of lithium-ion battery separators in Canada based on the basic agreement the two companies announced on April 25, 2024. The two companies plan to convert E-Materials Canada Corporation (E-Materials), a…

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Asahi Kasei and Aquafil collaborate on cellulose nanofiber and regenerated ECONYL® Polymer for 3D printing applications

Düsseldorf, Tokyo and New York – October 9, 2024 – The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aquafil S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of polyamide 6 (PA6). The two companies agreed to develop a novel material for 3D printing (3DP) applications utilizing Aquafil“s ECONYL® Polymer chemically recycled PA6 and Asahi Kasei“s cellulose nanofiber (CNF), with the support of ITOCHU Corporation, which has made a capital investment in Aquafil. Pellets or filaments of this compound achieve superior formability and strength, which make them suitable for…

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connect Ladenetztest once again assesses the quality of fast charging stations in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

The first places in the CPO rating: Electra comes in first in Belgium, Fastned in the Netherlands, Aral Pulse in Luxembourg. Munich, October 2, 2024. The media brand connect has once again conducted a comprehensive charging network test in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The test evaluated the charge point operators (CPOs) in terms of user experience and charging quality. The result: Electra achieved the top position in Belgium. In the Netherlands, Fastned took first place and Aral Pulse was the test winner in Luxembourg. In Belgium, the four CPOs…

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connect Ladenetztest shows high performance level in France

Fastned in first place, Total Energies in second place, Ionity in third place. Munich, October 2, 2024. The media brand connect has tested the charge point operators (CPOs) in France this year, for the second time. The result: Fastned wins, followed by Total Energies and Ionity. The five CPOs tested were Allego, Electra, Fastned, Ionity and Total Energies. For the evaluation of the charging station operators, test drives took place between the end of July and the end of August 2024; there were some retests at the beginning of September.…

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SmartTOP additional top control for McLaren 600LT Spider now available

The SmartTOP convertible top control from the manufacturer Mods4cars is now also available for the McLaren 600LT Spider. The retrofittable convertible top module enables one-touch operation of the convertible top while driving. Las Vegas, Nevada – September 19, 2024 Mods4cars now also offers a retrofittable SmartTOP convertible top control for the McLaren 600LT Spider. The 12C, 650S, 570S and 675LT models are already supported. The SmartTOP module is added to the vehicle and makes everyday life in the convertible easier with its clever additional functions. Among other things, the SmartTOP…

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Asahi Kasei launches new grade of LASTAN™ flame-retardant nonwoven fabric

Enhancing EV battery safety with superior resistance to flames and particle blasts Düsseldorf, Tokyo and New York – September 19, 2024 – The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new material solution for enhanced EV battery safety. A flame-retardant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN™ is an outstanding alternative to conventional materials for thermal runaway protection. It can be utilized in top covers, busbar protection sleeves, and other applications within the EV battery pack. Although electric vehicles are becoming more common worldwide, battery safety is still a major…

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Mods4cars SmartTOP additional roof control for Ferrari 296 GTS now available

The retrofittable SmartTOP roof control system from the manufacturer Mods4cars is now also available for the Ferrari 296 GTS. Among other things, it enables one-touch top operation while driving. Las Vegas, Nevada – September 5, 2024 The SmartTOP additional convertible top control from Mods4cars for the Ferrari 296 GTS is now available. The latest development from Mods4cars makes everyday convertible life easier with smart additional functions. „In addition to the Ferrari 360, F430 Spider, 458/488 Spider, California, F8 and Portofino, we can now also offer a convenient solution for the…

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Asahi Kasei establishes the „AKM Co-creation & Technology Center,“ a development base in Shin-Yokohama, Japan

Düsseldorf, Tokyo and New York – September 4, 2024 – Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM), a subsidiary of Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei, opened the „AKM Co-creation & Technology Center,“ a new technology development base, in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in June 2024. The center consolidates the primary functions of AKM“s product design, R&D for semiconductors and sensors, and partner relations. Asahi Kasei has positioned its digital solutions as a key growth area in the Material sector by leveraging its strengths in electronics components and materials, with AKM providing…

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SmartTOP additional roof top control for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 now available

The retrofit SmartTOP roof top control from the manufacturer Mods4cars is now also available for the 2024 Mazda MX-5. Among other things, it enables one-touch top operation while driving. Nevada, Las Vegas – July 25, 2024 Mods4cars SmartTOP add-on convertible top control for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 is now available. „The SmartTOP for the Mazda MX-5 is one of our most popular products. We have succeeded in making the existing module compatible with the new 2024 MX-5 model. Now all Mazda drivers can enjoy the convenience of our SmartTOP module,“…

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Can you continue driving when the display shows SoC 0%?

Fear of a dead EV battery: Can you continue driving when the display shows that SoC close to 0%? One of the biggest uncertainties for existing and future EV drivers is the fear of being stranded on the road due to a dead battery. Vague information about the amount of energy available and the way in which this information is determined and presented to the driver on the vehicle display contributes to confusion and has a negative impact on the acceptance of electromobility. Thanks to the unique technology of the…

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