Driving Automotive Material Innovation: Kuraray America at Advanced Mobility Fuels Summit 2026

Kuraray America, Inc. participated as a sponsor at the 2026 Advanced Mobility Fuels Summit, held on October 29, 2026, at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Michigan.

The event brought together automotive industry professionals, engineers, suppliers, and technology experts to discuss evolving fuel system requirements, material innovations, and developments shaping the future of mobility.

Representing Kuraray America were Bob Haley, Brad Lovett, Sean Cuevas, and Ron Rose, who engaged with industry professionals and highlighted advanced material solutions from the company's GENESTAR™ and EVAL™ product portfolios.


Advanced Materials Supporting Automotive Innovation

At the summit, Kuraray America showcased two specialty materials designed to address demanding automotive applications.

GENESTAR™ PA9T: A heat-resistant, polyamide-based engineering plastic offering low water absorption, excellent chemical resistance, moldability, and electrical insulation performance. These properties make GENESTAR™ suitable for automotive components requiring reliable performance under demanding thermal and chemical conditions.

EVAL™ EVOH Resin: A high-performance ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier resin offering excellent resistance to gas permeation and chemical substances. Its barrier properties support applications in automotive fuel systems, including multilayer plastic fuel tanks and related components.

Together, these materials demonstrate Kuraray America's commitment to providing innovative solutions that support the automotive industry's evolving performance and material requirements.


Connecting with Automotive Industry Professionals

The Advanced Mobility Fuels Summit provided an opportunity for Kuraray America's GENESTAR™ and EVAL™ teams to exchange technical insights, strengthen industry relationships, and discuss material solutions for evolving automotive technologies.

As manufacturers continue to develop advanced fuel storage, delivery, and powertrain systems, Kuraray America remains focused on offering high-performance materials that support innovation, durability, and reliability across automotive applications.

Through its participation and sponsorship, Kuraray America reinforced its commitment to collaboration and material innovation in the automotive industry.


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