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Exel to provide weight-saving composite profiles for Chinese electric buses
Exel to provide weight-saving composite profiles for Chinese electric buses
Under the agreement, the glass fiber profiles will be manufactured locally in China. This will reduce both the maintenance requirements and the weight of the vehicles, due to the composites’ corrosion resistant and lightweight properties. Additionally, the geometric design flexibility of composites enables wider structural engineering possibilities than traditional metals, such as steel and aluminum.
Foton Bus and Coach Company, a subsidiary of the Chinese BAIC company, manufactures a range of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses, vans, and construction vehicles. In line with industry trends, Foton has shifted its focus to electric and hydrogen vehicle manufacturing, particularly in the bus and coach sector.
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Exel to provide weight-saving composite profiles for Chinese electric buses - Reinforced Plastics
Finnish composite manufacturer Exel Composites has secured a new project with Chinese automotive manufacturer Foton Bus and Coach Company to supply pultruded glass fiber composite profiles.
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