HRC facilitates development of Karma Automotive’s ultra-luxury EV: the GS-6
HRC, a leading global composite solution providers, and Karma Automotive, the ultra-luxury electric vehicle manufacturer from California, recently announced their collaboration on development of glass fiber-sheet molding compound (GF-SMC) products. HRC will be providing Karma with low density glass fiber SMC decklids, fenders, and headlamp brackets for its GS-6 model, delivering customized design and engineering solutions to achieve weight reduction and higher performance.
“We are excited to work with a client such as Karma Automotive, which represents the most advanced mobility concepts,” said Erich Fries, Global Business Development Director of HRC. “This partnership highlights HRC’s commitment to providing comprehensive composite lightweight solutions for customers in different regions in a substantial diversified way.”
The application of customized composite parts enables a lighter and more dynamic efficient body for GS-6 through an optimized design and manufacturing process. Ranges are extended, overall driving experience are improved meanwhile environmental impact are minimized with fewer carbon footprint.
California, s major hub of EVs in the U.S., continues to play a significant role in promoting and advancing the adoption of EVs as demand grows globally. As one of the prestigious EV brands contributing to the vibrant global automotive landscape, Karma Automotive provides R&D capabilities that produce innovations and offer leading technology in the ultra-luxury marketplace.
About HRC:
HRC is leading solution providers with focus on the R&D, engineering and serial production for high-performance lightweight composite parts. Our 1500 employees are located in 4 different Eurasia countries and are dedicated to providing professional consultancy service and highly industrialized product for our clients from automotive, aerospace, railway, wind energy, hydrogen energy and construction area. For more information, please visit http://www.grouphrc.com or follow HRC on LinkedIn.
About Karma Automotive:
Karma Automotive is an ultra-luxury vehicle company that engineers, designs and manufactures its electric and range- extended electric vehicles in Southern California. Headquartered in Irvine, with a production facility up the road in Moreno Valley, Karma’s dealer network includes North America, Europe, South America and the Middle East. 2024 will mark Karma’s 10th anniversary – a yearlong celebration that kicks off with a preview in November that features the world debut of several vehicles. This begins the expansion of the company’s vision to be an inspiration for a cleaner global future as well as the introduction of Karma’s “Awe in Motion” campaign.
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