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Plastic Omnium is developing a new production process for Compressed Natural Gas tanks that aims to reduce their weight and cost. By utilizing advanced robotic technology and innovative materials, the project seeks to enhance the efficiency of CNG tanks for vehicles, supporting the growing market.
There are currently 1.3 million Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles on Europe’s roads, expected to rise to 15 million by 2030.
Customers such as Audi, Daimler and Volvo have set a target 10% weight and cost reduction for CNG tanks, to increase efficiency and reduce vehicle cost.
Most CNG tanks are made from a metal or polymer liner, over-wound with a carbon/epoxy composite, but:•Wet-winding of carbon/epoxy is slow, so limits cost-effective production•Their properties vary by up to 10%, so exce…
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United Kingdom, CHESTERFIELD
Type: SME
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: Yes
Belgium, Zonhoven
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: No
France, ARGENTAN
Type: SME
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: Yes
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