A large-scale industrial pilot project tested whether plastics from end-of-life vehicles can be efficiently recycled. The results show strong technical potential, but costs, contamination, and supply chain fragmentation remain major obstacles.
Motrex EFM is expanding its presence in the global automotive interior market through the acquisition of Duol, a specialist in automotive seats and textile materials. The deal will allow the company to develop integrated vehicle interior solutions tailored for electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and next-generation smart mobility platforms.
FORVIA’s €1.82 billion Interiors sale to Apollo marks a major strategic shift, reducing debt and sharpening focus on high-value automotive technologies.
At JEC World 2026, Syensqo will present advanced composite technologies for aerospace, automotive and hydrogen mobility, while expanding its recycling ecosystem through an extended partnership with Fairmat and new sustainable material launches.
China’s booming electric-vehicle sector is now confronting a severe challenge: large-scale surplus production. Factories are underused, inventories are rising, and deep price cuts are eroding profitability. This article explores why china ev overproduction is intensifying, how it impacts global markets, and why industry consolidation appears increasingly inevitable.
Chinese automaker BYD reports a 12 % year-on-year drop in vehicle sales for October, highlighting intensifying competition and a critical pivot point in the EV industry.
