Feature Automotive: How are composites driving the future of automotive? 30 Transportation Thermoplastic composites: the path towards zero CO2 in transport 32 Compounding Cutting-edge FDC technology reduces costs and CO2 38 emissions 35 Pressure vessels emissions Enabling superior storage effi ciency for Type 4 tanks with FPP dome reinforcements 45 Battery A new generation of battery packs with a recyclable epoxy SMC casing 40 Lightweighting Serial CFRTP structural part for BMW body-in-white application Natural fibre Towards lightweight fl ax fi bre-reinforced automotive headliners Moving composites forward Moving composites forward We have always said that our FR solutions are available in large-scale, industrial volumes n° 147 CONTENTS Edito ............................................................ 3 Creating the interior of " The most beautiful building in the world " ....................................................... 4 Index ...................................................... 54 Advertisers ....................................... 54 6 jec composites magazine / N° An interview with PHILIPPE MARCOVICH, President Sicomin 147 September - October 2022 9 10 11 " News 8 In brief Fairmat will be recycling more than 30% of the industry's carbon fibre waste in Europe AGY Holding Corp. names Al Ridilla President and CEO Agenda Perspectives Creating a forum to work together Opening New fibreglass factory in the heart of Central Asia "