LG Chem’s flame-retardant plastics are now UL94 Standard certified

LG Chem has developed a PFAS-free, flame-retardant PC/ABS material, which is the first in the world to receive V-0 flame-retardant certification (Photo: LG Chem)

LG Chem (KRX:051910) announced that its PFAS-free, flame-retardant PC/ABS materials made from recycled plastics have achieved the V-0 grade of the UL94 standard, a U.S. standard flame retardancy test. The V-0 grade is the highest level of flame retardancy in the industry, and when the material is placed vertically and ignited, the fire must naturally go […]

UAE Ministry of Energy selects Siemens to set up ultra-fast electric vehicle charger network

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure selected Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers which will help reduce carbon emissions, boost adoption of EVs by addressing so-called range anxiety, and lay the groundwork for a more connected and sustainable transportation system. Ten Siemens Sicharge D 160 kW […]