Vibracoustic redefines comfort and driving dynamics with advanced three-chamber air springs built in the Audi e-tron GT. The air springs use a complex design with build in safety features and silent valve switching for the air chambers, all while securing comfort and driving dynamics.
Read MoreThere is an increased demand for elastomeric compositions having improved heat and fluid resistance in automotive and industrial applications. In automotive applications, new sophisticated designs and engineering of engine compartments and under-the-hood parts require the use of elastomeric composites that can withstand higher service temperatures and have excellent long term aging properties. Similarly, industrial applications are following a similar trend where elastomers are expected to have high performance and function longer in harsher conditions.
Read MoreThe Global Automotive Silicone Market Size to Grow from USD 2.7 Billion in 2022 to USD 3.9 Billion by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period according to Spherical Insights & Consulting.
Read MoreStellantis has concluded that 24 engine families in European vehicles sold since 2014, representing 28 million vehicles on the road, are ready to use advanced drop-in eFuel without any powertrain modification, following months of testing at its technical centers across Europe. The tests were conducted using surrogate eFuels provided by Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.
Read MoreSynthetic leathers made from silicone (Si) have superior tactile feel, durability, recyclability, ease of cleaning and inherent fire resistance, but have poor abrasion and cratch resistance due to the inherent properties of silicones. LuxSense is a first of its kind silicone-organic hybrid synthetic leather that combines the benefits of both to become the first synthetic leather that competes with authentic leather on performance, and exceeds all leathers on sustainability.
Read MoreA lack of conventional energy resources and the associated consequences have led to a shift towards e-mobility in society in recent years. This has changed the requirements profile for Tenneco sealing components for electric drive compared to the traditional combustion engine. Figure 1 shows the change in the requirements profile. As such, Tenneco investigated the influence of these new requirements on its current elastomer portfolio in order to provide tailored materials for e-mobility applications, such as sealings for high voltage and electric components in, e.g., battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or fuel cell electric vehicles.
Read MoreSilica first found its way into elastomers as a filler in the 1950s, when it was used in shoe soles. By the 1970s, its use quickly expanded, as silica began being tested in heavy truck tires, passenger tires, engine mounts, gaskets and other rubber products. This expansion was due to growing information supporting its ability to increase adhesion, lower heat buildup and increase tear resistance. It was not until the early 1990s that Michelin proved in a commercially viable manner that the combination of precipitated silica and silane in a tire tread composition resulted in lower rolling resistance and increased wet traction.
Read MoreSuppliers to the automotive, as well as many other industries, can rise to the challenge and transform their products and processes for adoption of new requirements, specifications and regulations. This is a revolution, and it is progressing rapidly. Arlanxeo has recognized this opportunity and embarked on a path to address the challenges, as well as to provide products for its customers and end users to employ for their own product line revitalization toward sustainability. Keltan is a registered trademark of Arlanxeo. ACE technology is trademarked by Arlanxeo.
Read MoreFEPM type fluoroelastomers are shown to improve the performance of high voltage automotive charging cables.
Read MoreWhether it is a requirement for high heat resistance for hybrid-electric vehicles, or sealing of high performance lubricants in battery electric drivetrains, the need for a reliable supply of high performance elastomers like ACM will continue.
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