Polycarbonate: Another step forward for electric vehicles

Polycarbonate is another step forward in electric vehicles - surround glass assembly made of transparent polycarbonate allows passengers to enjoy panoramic views, hardeners enable low-temperature spraying of additional parts of plastic cars, and sustainable development of the plastic body ...
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, CoscoTron will unveil the design concept of the new electric vehicle. Automotive lighting is entering a whole new dimension, and now lighting itself is a modeling element, not just a lighting component. For example, a car brand because of the beautiful shape of the lights, by fans nicknamed the lamp factory. Today's automotive designers are able to perform extraordinary front-end and rear-end styling designs, including uniform integration of sensors, antennas, lamps and signal components, and project manager Jochen Hardt explains that consumers want cars to be sophisticated and stylish, while automakers want to showcase unique features and distinctive brand designs.
holographic technology for lights sounds incredible, but it could be the top car lighting technology of the future. Together with automotive supplier Hella, Cosco has developed an innovative hologram-based solution that integrates lighting functions into body parts. This solution takes up very little space and opens up the infinite possibility of lighting as a design element. Another trend is the smooth homogeneity, which is much more than aesthetic, reducing vehicle resistance and thus energy consumption. This form factor also increases the mileage that an electric car can travel. To help reduce drag, Cosco is equipped with additional components in its concept car to improve its aerodynamics. Surround glass assembly made of clear polycarbonate gives passengers panoramic views and improves pedestrian traffic safety due to its almost complete blind spot-freeness.
paint hardeners are made from biomass and 70% of their carbon content comes from plants. Coatings made with this raw material achieve the same excellent performance as conventional coatings and, in some cases, even better performance. The most important thing is that it is good for the environment. Another hardener enables low-temperature spraying of plastic car add-ons. In the medium term, this technology will be the first to simultaneously spray plastics, composites and metal parts. Cosco has also developed raw materials for transparent adhesives to meet more complex application needs. Cosco is working closely with partners on new automotive concepts. For example, the company invited students from Sweden's famous Yumero School of Design and northern Finland's production design company to Leverkusen. The project focuses on polycarbonate material solutions designed to transform the existing aesthetic and material landscape, develop innovative design and functional concepts to meet the dreams of future drivers.
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also take advantage of new developments in raw materials for coatings and adhesives, according to china Coatings Onlineexpert
. More than 50 years ago, when Cosco was still operating under Bayer, it launched its first plastic body car, the K67, at the Plastics Show. Since then, the company has continued to push the limits, bringing innovative material solutions. Other milestones include the introduction of headlights and polycarbonate automotive glass assembly, raw materials for water-based fillers and tread-sole coatings, and low-solvent polyurethane varnishes. Our design philosophy helps expand the performance of electric vehicles and make a significant contribution to climate protection, says Dr. Markus Steilemann, a member of Cosco's management committee responsible for innovation, and these developments break down barriers and provide innovative solutions for designing comfortable, powerful and energy-efficient vehicles that help customers improve product styling, functional integration, profitability and sustainability.
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