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Imitation leather from industrial hemp: innovative and sustainable material for future car interiors

Volkswagen - Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt. The aim is to research and develop sustainable materials based on industrial hemp. These could be used as a sustainable surface material in Volkswagen models from 2028. The material made from 100% bio-based hemp uses residues of the regional hemp industry.


Umicore and PowerCo proudly present IONWAY

Umicore - Umicore and Volkswagen Group-backed battery company PowerCo are proud to announce the name and branding of their first-of-its kind cooperation. Their Brussels-headquartered joint venture for large-scale industrial production of CAM and pCAM in Europe will bear the name IONWAY.


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