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Natural Fiber Cars - Sustainable Automotive Parts at JEC World 2026

As the automotive industry continues to be an ever-relevant space, there are plenty of opportunities for composite materials, including those made with natural fibers, to be integrated into both the interiors and exteriors of vehicles. This article covers some of the technologies exhibited at JEC World 2026.

Rimac Technology

Rimac Technology is a Tier‑1 technology supplier fully owned by Rimac Group, specializing in battery systems, e‑axles, and electronics for global OEMs, headquartered in Croatia with UK offices and employing 1,000+ staff.

Solid Power

Solid Power was established in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder. Founded by Doug Campbell, Conrad Stoldt, and Sehee Lee, the company initially received funding from DARPA to explore next-generation solid-state battery technology. By 2013, Solid Power secured US$4.5 million in funding from ARPA-E and other non-dilutive sources, such as the Department of Defense and NASA. This early support enabled the company to transition out of the university's research labs and begin independent operations.

Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota was the largest car manufacturer by sales in 2023, with over 10 million vehicles sold. It was an early leader in hybrid technology, however it has been more cautious in its adoption of fully electric technologies. This IDTechEx profile focuses on Toyota's latest plans to decarbonize its vehicles.

6K and One to Produce Critical Battery Materials for Gemini and Aeries

6K, a leader in the sustainable production of engineered materials for lithium-ion batteries and additive manufacturing produced from its UniMelt plasma technology, announced that its 6K Energy division has signed a joint development agreement with Our Next Energy to develop and produce the critical battery material that ONE will use in their Gemini and Aries battery platforms.

BMW Group Starts In-house Fuel Cell Production for BMW iX5 Hydrogen

The BMW Group will now be manufacturing highly efficient fuel cell systems at its in-house competence centre for hydrogen. This technology is one of the core elements in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen and generates a high continuous output of 125 kW/170 hp. It teams up with an electric motor featuring fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology and a high-performance battery purpose developed for this vehicle to enable its powertrain to deliver 275 kW/374 hp.

Countrywide Network of High Power electric Vehicle Chargers Complete

Extra MSA Group has partnered with Europe's leading high-power charging network IONITY to launch a complete network of high-power charging stations for electric vehicles, now available at all Extra MSA Group motorway service areas across the UK.

Aconity3D

Aconity3D is a German manufacturer of laser powder bed fusion and wire-based directed energy deposition printers.

Alaka'i Technologies' Hydrogen Powered eVTOL Skai is on a Mission

Offering a sleek design and premium passenger experience, a radically simple fault-tolerant system with redundant levels of safety and reliability, an airframe-parachute, and hydrogen as its fuel source, Skai is poised to be the safest, cleanest and most versatile air mobility solution. A key part of Skai's innovation is the use of clean, zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells for its power source.

BMW Group Starts Battery Component Production in Leipzig, Regensburg

The BMW Group is launching production of battery components at its plants in Leipzig and Regensburg and expanding its e-drive production network. It has been less than a year since the decision was made to expand production capacity for e-drives in Germany.

bp Joins BMW, Daimler EV Charging Venture

bp agreed to join BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in their drive to extend and significantly improve electrification, making electric vehicle charging more convenient, simpler and seamless for drivers.

BMW Plans to Double Sales of Fully Electric Vehicles

The BMW Group has now increased the number of electrified vehicles (fully-electric and plug-in hybrid) in its line-up to 13 models, available in 74 markets around the globe. The BMW Group plans to virtually double the number of electrified vehicles it offers to 25 models by 2023: More than half of these will be fully electric.

Electric Mobility in new Spheres: First Electrified Wingsuit Flight

Electric mobility is conquering the third dimension. BMW Group will present the first electric drive system for a wingsuit with which the centuries-old dream of flying can be realised in a completely novel way.

BMW Group Opens new Additive Manufacturing Campus

The BMW Group has officially opened its new Additive Manufacturing Campus. The new centre brings together production of prototype and series parts under one roof, along with research into new 3D printing technologies, and associate training for the global rollout of toolless production.

BMW

BMW has demonstrated success with its first electric car, the i3 with strong sales since 2013. BMW have announced plans for 25 electrified models by 2023, showing a strong push towards electrification.

BMW Reaffirms Commitment to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Developing alternative powertrain technologies is a top priority for the BMW Group. The carmaker offers first virtual insights into the powertrain system for the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT and reaffirms its commitment to following a carefully considered and systematic route to emission-free mobility.

BMW Uses Blockchain to Drive Supply Chain Transparency

The BMW Group is using innovative digital technologies to optimise its processes. A good example of this is Blockchain, a technology that enables tamper-proof data sharing, with potential applications throughout the entire automotive value chain.

IONITY

IONITY builds high-power, fast-charging network for electric vehicles along major highways to facilitate long-distance travel across Europe.