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HyPoint's aviation-targeted fuel cells were already promising three times the power of a regular fuel cell by weight, but thanks to a new proton-conductive membrane developed in partnership with BASF, their power density is set to jump by another 50 percent.

BASF is making a push to get out in front of the world and show what its materials can really do. In one of its latest projects, the German company updated a 1953 BMW Isetta "bubble car" with some of its materials and coatings, along with a unique home entertainment system.

"What would the first pedal cycle have looked like if its 19th-century pioneers had enjoyed access to today's advanced materials?" BASF seeks to answer that question with the Concept 1865 bicycle, which updates a 19th century bicycle design with a near full-plastic build and electric motor.

BASF and Philips have created OLED roof panels for cars, that can switch between being transparent and emitting light.

smart's electric fortwo has been reconstructed with new materials focussed on energy management and weight saving. The transparent roof both transmits light and generates energy. The end result of the forvision makeover is a range increase of 20%