A deep look into the construction of today’s vehicles will reveal the extensive use of adhesives to replace traditional fastening hardware, such as bolts and welding. This trend is advancing as lightweighting continues to be a factor for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and the addition of in-vehicle electronics, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). 

Safety is of critical importance in any vehicle, regardless of propulsion system. While electric vehicles (EVs) are required to meet the same Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as conventional vehicles powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs), they present new safety challenges. To mitigate these emerging risks, the automotive industry is working to design-in technologies that ensure the highest level of active and passive safety protection.

The use of in-vehicle electronics will continue to grow at a rapid rate over the next 10 years to reach approximately 50 percent of a vehicle’s value before 2030. Adhesive and sealant solutions ensure that in-vehicle electronic systems and overall vehicle electronics perform at optimal levels to deliver an intelligent, connected experience for driver safety and satisfaction. 

Vehicle lightweighting is a continuing pursuit for automotive designers. What started as a way to reduce emissions has become an imperative as automakers (OEMs) continuously innovate to remove even more weight to make way for battery packs that power battery electric vehicles (BEVs). 

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As the global market for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continues to grow, electrification is shaping the future of automotive design.

Connected and autonomous vehicles are going to change the nature of the driving experience. The interior of the vehicle will act as a central hub of information for passengers. As a result of this shift, IHS predicts the automotive touch panel market will expand from 28 million units in 2013 to 86 million units in 2021 – more than a 30 percent growth.