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Core Insights - The collaboration between Toray Industries and Hyundai Motor Group aims to develop advanced materials and components for future mobility, focusing on high-performance composite materials [2][3] - The partnership will cover the entire value chain from R&D to commercialization, targeting applications in high-performance vehicles, lunar rovers, and robotics [2] - Toray will leverage its expertise in carbon fiber technology, while Hyundai will focus on vehicle-level design and performance validation [2] Collaboration Details - The strategic partnership began in April 2024, with an initial focus on developing carbon fiber reinforced plastics to enhance electric vehicle performance and safety [3] - The collaboration has resulted in its first substantial outcome after over a year of close communication [3] Production Capacity - Toray's Korean subsidiary is expanding its production capacity, with a new carbon fiber production line in Gyeongbuk, increasing annual capacity from 4,700 tons to 8,000 tons [2] Application Areas - The advanced materials will be applicable in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, wind energy, hydrogen storage, and recycling [5] - Specific applications include lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and conductive heat dissipation [5] Material and Equipment Focus - Key materials involved are carbon fiber, prepregs, resins, and various composite materials [5] - Production equipment includes high-temperature furnaces, carbonization furnaces, and various processing machines [5]