SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, is unveiling its newest thermoplastic solutions for batteries, electric vehicle (EV) technologies and energy storage here at The Battery Show Europe (Booth D10, Hall 8). They include a thermoplastic-metal DC-DC converter housing for EVs and a high-voltage battery pack enclosure. In these and many other applications, SABIC materials’ design freedom and high performance can help customers cut weight, reduce manufacturing complexity, enhance safety and extend service life.
“Accelerating the introduction of the next-generation battery technologies and charging infrastructure is vital for the fast growth and adoption of electrical vehicles,” said Fahad Al-Harthi, global director, Automotive, SABIC “With cutting-edge materials and application expertise embedded in our BLUEHERO™ initiative, we are committed to help OEMs and tiers in the industry scale-up their innovations and meet strict regulatory compliance.”
SABIC led a joint effort to develop a cost-effective, flexible and scalable enclosure for high-voltage EV battery packs. The multi-material enclosure features a thermoplastic/organosheet sandwich cover panel, an all-thermoplastic tray and a metal underbody panel. Flame retardant (FR) STAMAX™ long glass fiber polypropylene (LGF-PP) is used for the thermoplastic components. The hybrid system cuts weight by 20 percent vs. an all-aluminum design.
