SABIC Innovative Plastics Teams with IAV GmbH to Develop EV & Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Solutions with Advanced Lightweight Thermoplastics
Summary
“We are pleased to be working closely with SABIC Innovative Plastics on new powertrain components that will take full advantage of the light weight, shielding performance, corrosion and high temperature resistance of thermoplastic resins and compounds,” said Kurt Blumenröder, president and CEO, IAV GmbH.Thermoplastics including Noryl* polyphenylene oxide (PPO) and Valox* polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resins from SABIC Innovative Plastics can replace steel in battery frames and housings.Lexan* polycarbonate glazing solutions offer five times the insulative performance of glass, and specialized infrared (IR) absorbing grades of Lexan resin can further optimize air conditioning by reducing the amount of heat load transferred to a vehicle’s interior in hot climates or sunny weather.Thermoplastics including Noryl* polyphenylene oxide (PPO) and Valox* polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resins from SABIC Innovative Plastics can replace steel in battery frames and housings.Lexan* polycarbonate glazing solutions offer five times the insulative performance of glass, and specialized infrared (IR) absorbing grades of Lexan resin can further optimize air conditioning by reducing the amount of heat load transferred to a vehicle’s interior in hot climates or sunny weather.For additional information on SABIC Innovative Plastics’ thermoplastic materials, please go to www.sabic-ip.com.