Graphene enhanced supercar launched

CiMMarch18News - Applied Graphene Materials
CiMMarch18News - Applied Graphene Materials

A UK-based graphene company has announced it has incorporated wonder material graphene into W Motors’ latest supercar model - the Fenyr

Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) is focused on the production and application of graphene into composites, which are used to reduce weight and increase performance in next generation vehicles.

Jon Mabbitt, CEO of Applied Graphene Materials, said: “I am delighted that AGM graphene enhanced composite materials have been showcased on automotive end products at the JEC. We are confident that AGM’s graphene can deliver significant benefits to the composites sector and we are pleased to be making progress towards application in a number of end industries through our valuable collaborations with industry partners such as SHD and Magna.”

Dr. Joseph J. Laux, global director of material science – exteriors, Magna Exteriors, said: “Graphene represents an exciting new technology and early application successes require strong and open collaboration. Our Global Materials Science Group selected working with AGM, and adopting SHD’s prepreg material, because of their early innovation lead and undoubted commitment to support on-going materials developments and technology optimisation.”

www.appliedgraphenematerials.com

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