This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.
The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.
January 22, 2018
BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc.
While hybrid vehicles have not gained traction in regions such as Africa, Latin America and Middle East, they are likely to find growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.
January 17, 2018
The global hybrid vehicle market is projected to grow at a 20.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next 10 years, with features that enable end users to charge batteries using gasoline-powered motors significantly impacting growth.
Electric car makers and tech companies are eagerly looking for cobalt mines with conflict-free mining, and Cobalt Ontario might just be the “silver” ticket.
An automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener found success at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2017 in Australia.
January 1, 2018
Electric mobility and photovoltaics play a vital role in protecting the climate and conserving fossil resources. Combining them leads to even more innovative and sustainable mobility concepts. To show that these kinds of solutions are already feasible using state-of-the-art materials and technologies, a team of around 45 young researchers has developed a solar-powered electric car.