The new engine incorporates NGF Europe high tensile strength glass cord with an advanced coating system.
This follows on the heels of VWs decision to replace a chain drive with a belt on the VW MQB engine system and further emphasises the importance of HTS in modern automotive technology.
Ford’s recent Ecoboost ® development was the first large volume engine production launch for BiO technology .These developments are just the tip of the iceberg as the automotive industry wakes up to the possibilities arising as a result of HTS technology. This is great news for NGF Europe and a further endorsement of the Group’s recent investment decision in HTS fibre forming technology at Lea Green.”
For more information and to view PSA’s video go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyehZ3xV43g