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Vehicle lightweighting is not a single technology or set of technologies but rather an approach to improving and further developing automotive components and elements to support fuel efficiency, improved handling, longer range, reduced environmental footprint, and, in some cases, improved performance. A 10% reduction in vehicle weight can lead to an 8% improvement in fuel economy.
The greatest auto weight reduction will be in the under-the-hood segment, as the majority of the automotive industry has reduced the weight of interior components, such as seats and dashboards. Electric and hybrid-powered engines, which use lithium-ion batteries, comprise sheets of treated thermoplastics at the core. Combined with connectors, air- and liquid-cooling systems, which control battery heat, high voltage, and other components, clearly create automobiles that use considerably more plastics than those with standard gasoline engines. Plastics have become the norm in terms of air intake manifolds, whereas metals were the only materials used in the past.
Composites used in EV applications require coupling agents to increase the adhesion between the polymer matrix and the reinforcing agents or fillers. The SI Group has a broad range of coupling agents, impact modifiers, and antioxidants that provide excellent performance for EV under-the-hood applications.
ROYALTUF™ impact modifiers are designed for optimal performance for EV under-the-hood manufacturers utilizing nylon. Because ROYALTUF™ compounds are more elastomeric than nylon, the impact performance can significantly improve, especially when exposed to low-temperature environments.
If you are interested in learning more about SI Group's solutions for electric vehicles, talk to our specialists today.
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