{
  "id": 10359035,
  "title": "LG Chem, Volkswagen partner on next-generation automotive materials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lg-chem-volkswagen-partner-on-next-generation-automotive-materials",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260928/lg-chem-volkswagen-partner-on-next-generation-automotive-materials"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LG Chem has entered into an agreement with Volkswagen Group to collaboratively develop advanced, environmentally friendly materials for automotive use, according to a press release from the Korean chemical company on Monday. The agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at LG Twin Towers in Seoul's financial district, was recently formalized by Stefan Gramse, an executive vice president of Volkswagen Group responsible for exterior parts procurement, alongside LG Chem representatives from their petrochemicals division.\n\nThe partnership aims to leverage LG Chem's acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and engineering plastics, renowned for their high impact strength, durability, and ease of processing, to create lighter vehicles, enhance performance, and innovate new plastics and composite materials. These materials are prevalent in various applications, including home appliance casings and both the interiors and exteriors of cars, owing to their desirable properties.\n\nIn addition to the development of cutting-edge materials, Volkswagen has expressed interest in incorporating LG Chem's post-consumer recycled plastics into its manufacturing processes. These recycled plastics, derived from discarded consumer products, could serve as cost-effective alternatives for the interiors and exteriors of Volkswagen's flagship car models. The collaboration between LG Chem and Volkswagen underscores the automotive industry's ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in material science.",
  "summary": "LG Chem signed an agreement with Volkswagen Group to jointly develop next-generation and eco-friendly materials for vehicles, the Korean chemical maker said Monday. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), a nonbinding agreement, was signed recently at the LG Twin Towers in Seoul's Yeouido financial district. Stefan Gramse, a Volkswagen Group executive vice president in charge of exterior parts…",
  "key_points": [
    "LG Chem partners with Volkswagen for advanced automotive materials.",
    "Agreement focuses on eco-friendly materials for vehicles.",
    "Collaboration targets lighter, stronger, and recycled plastics."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This partnership aligns with the automotive industry's shift towards sustainability and innovation, enabling Volkswagen to access advanced, eco-friendly materials and LG Chem to expand its applications in the sector.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "LG Chem, Volkswagen to jointly develop sustainable mobility materials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lg-chem-volkswagen-to-jointly-develop-sustainable-mobility-materials",
        "published": "2026-09-28T00:50:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "LG Chem, Volkswagen partner on next-generation automotive materials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lg-chem-volkswagen-partner-on-next-generation-automotive-materials-10362531",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:42:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}