AOC Announces Price Increase for EMEA16 November 2020

AOC has today announced a price increase of € 150 per ton for its entire Composites portfolio sold in Europe and Middle East. The price increase will take effect for all new deliveries after 1 December 2020 or as soon as contracts allow. This price increase is in addition to the increase that was announced on 2 November 2020.

“The pricing of our key raw materials has been sharply increasing over the past weeks. This leaves us no choice but to raise the prices of our products as a result,” explains Fons Harbers, Vice President Marketing & Sales EMEA of AOC.

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BASF Increase price of NPG

BASF says that, with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit, it is increasing the price of its neopentylglycol (NPG) material.

The price increase is + €150/ton (MT) in Europe, + US$180/ton (MT) in Asia (not including China), + US$180/ton (MT) in South America and + US$0.08/pound (LB) in North America.

According to the company, NPG is an intermediate used, for example, to produce polyester resins for coatings, unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants and plasticizers. In North America BASF markets it under its Neol brand.

This story uses material from BASF, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.

Gogoro announces availability of the Eeyo 1 e-bike in the United States

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Gogoro announces availability of the Eeyo 1 e-bike in the United States

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Gogoro, a technology leader renowned for its mobile energy platform and ecosystem that is accelerating the shift to sustainable urban mobility, announced the availability of the Eeyo 1s e-bike, its first US product. Unveiled in May, the modern, ultralight Eeyo 1s integrates the innovative EeyoTM Smartwheel and is available for purchase in the United States exclusively at eeyo.bike with limited quantities shipping August 10th. Half the weight of typical ebikes, Eeyo 1 is built with Kevlar reinforced carbon fiber in a distinct open-frame design for lightweight, electric-assisted city riding. At the core of its nimble and responsive design is the new Eeyo Smartwheel, an all-in-one digital drive that fully integrates the motor, battery, torque sensor, and smart connectivity into a compact rear hub. Kirk James, chief marketing officer at Gogoro, said: “Eeyo 1 is an innovative approach to the hyper-local and multi-modal transportation challenges people in cities face every day and we designed it so riders can navigate the busy stop and go traffic in the quickest and most agile way possible. We focused on the essentials that make it an absolute joy to ride. Because the more fun the ride - the more we ride. And that's the whole point." The Eeyo 1 is available in two models, the Eeyo 1s and Eeyo 1. The Eeyo 1s ($4599) is available in a warm white matte finish and features a full carbon fiber frame, fork, seat post, handlebars, and rims, weighing in at a mere 26.4 lbs. The Eeyo 1 ($3899) is available in two distinct colors, cloud blue or lobster orange, and features the same carbon fiber frame and fork as the 1s, but with an alloy seat post, handlebars, and rims, and weighs 27.5 lbs - still half the weight of typical e-bikes.The Eeyo 1’s forward-leaning sport geometry is extremely nimble for navigating city streets, bike lanes, and bridges. The open-frame design is strong, lightweight and smooth, and is easily carried on a rider’s shoulder into an apartment, subway station, or on and off public transportation. More information:  WWW.GOGORO.COM