2019-11-29 Designing for Safety at the Dawn of the EV Age 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. Read More
2019-09-04 Optimizing Battery System Module Assembly with Structural Adhesives Electric vehicles (EVs) are charging ahead and transforming the automotive industry. The lithium-ion battery packs used to power EVs now not only match the strength and reliability of internal combustion engines (ICE), but are expected to exceed ICE performance. Read More
2019-09-30 Chemistry Drives Structural Bonding and Lightweight Solutions for Battery Electric Vehicles As the global market for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continues to grow, electrification is shaping the future of automotive design. Read More
2019-09-30 As Vehicle Electronics Increase, Liquid Sealants Impact Reliability Electronics are critical vehicle systems. As the complexity of these systems continues to grow with the use of numerous advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on each vehicle, it is anticipated that in-vehicle electronics will continue to grow by 15% over the next 10 years, representing up to 50% of a vehicle’s total value! The majority of today’s in-vehicle electronics are technology-driven, which places an added emphasis on a high degree of reliability for these interdependent systems. Read More
2019-11-29 The Power of Adhesives: Lightweighting, Performance, Safety and Reliability 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). Read More
2019-09-03 Lightweight Construction: A New Era The car of the future will be electric – that much is clear. However, manufacturers still face some major challenges before comprehensive and emissions-free electromobility becomes a reality. In particular, the complex battery technology, weighing 500 kilograms on average, changes vehicle construction and design. This is why new, lightweight concepts are needed to enable final breakthrough of electric cars. Read More
2019-11-29 The Power of Electronic Adhesives for Tomorrow’s Vehicles 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. Read More
2019-09-05 Battery Electric Vehicles Charge Ahead with Functional Coatings The adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is on the rise. With the European mandate that all vehicles sold in 2025 and beyond are battery-powered, the fact that more BEVs were sold in China in 2018 than in all world regions combined, and the global nature of the automotive industry, BEVs are moving toward a dominant space in mobility. By 2025, JP Morgan Chase predicts overall EV sales (BEV, PHEV, and hybrids) are estimated to account for 38% of total sales. Read More
2019-09-30 Advanced Adhesives Enhance Optical Clarity and Functionality for In-Vehicle Displays 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. Read More