LANXESS unveils high-performance materials for electric vehicles

On October 31, LANXESS unveiled Tepex, a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite dynalite
。 This lightweight material is about 30% lighter than steel designs and can be used in hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles
.

Deniz, specialist in marketing and sales of Tepex technology at LANXESS According to Guerkan, the lightweight material for this efficient and mechanically stable underbody assembly has been successfully applied to both the Ideal L9 and the newly launched Ideal L8 model
.
Guerkan said: "The underbody assembly is about
30% lighter than a similar steel design.
Tepex reinforcements make underbody components stronger, stiffer and more energy-absorbing than other materials
.
”

LANXESS said that Tepex composite parts can help increase the energy efficiency and range
of vehicles.
This is because the batteries of electric vehicles are usually installed on the bottom plate of the car, and Tepex produces components that protect the battery from stone strikes or other damage
.
Lightweight Tepex underbody assemblies can also be used in hydrogen-powered vehicles to protect fuel tanks and fuel cells
.