Power electric travel Covestro and GAC to create electric concept car light seats

Covestro has teamed up with GAC Research To build lightweight seats for GAC Group's latest electric concept vehicle, ENO.146, using its thermoplastic compositesthe concept car debuted at the 2019 Guangzhou International Auto Show, creating a new global low wind resistance record (wind resistance coefficient: 0.146Cd), the comprehensive operating range is estimated to reach 1000 kilometersAerodynamic design is a key factor in achieving this strong performance, and GAC Research Institute is also heavily using lightweight and environmentally friendly materials in its interiors to reduce vehicle weight, improve battery life and sustainability targetsCovestro's Maezio ™ composites is one of them"The trends of electro-electric, intelligent and networked have redefined the role and role of the future automotive interiors, while placing more demands on materials, such as lightweighting, environmental sustainability, and even creating new user experiences, such as vision, hearing and touch," said Zhang Fan, vice president of theGAC Research Institute"
more than weight loss
the back plate of the front seat of the ENO.146 concept car is made of Covestro's Maezio ™ continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compositesCompared to conventional metals, the use of this composite material can reduce the weight of the back plate by up to 50%"Seats account for a higher proportion of the car's interior, making it an ideal target for weight loss," says Lisa Ketelsen, head ofCovestro's thermoplastic composites businessFiber-reinforced composites are ideal for automotive lightweighting, and ™ Maezio further simplifies molding and manufacturing processes"
traditional metal frame seats require the addition of a range of accessories to complete the assembly of the seat, which undoubtedly adds complexity to production and assemblyThe thermoplastic composite Maezio ™ can integrate parts through in-mold machining - various functional components can be integrated into the mold of the production seat, reducing the number of parts and the type of material used through integrated moldingeco-recyclable from the cmF (color, material, surface treatment) point of view, the concept car interior is inspired by nature According to GAC Research Institute forward-looking design professional chen Kuiwen, the interior color and materials are very exquisite, it is inspired by a Chinese-style taste of the "Hotang mood" map, through the thick and appropriate green, with a large number of environmental protection materials, vividly reflect the green travel For example, the striped fabric on the seat surface is like a lotus leaf vein and is dyed with a plant, which can see changes in leaf color from different angles "The seat backplane has to be incorporated into this design concept as a visible component, so the material needs to have a natural appearance and aesthetic value and must be recyclable," says Chen, "
Maezio ™ thermoplastic composites can be recycled after the end of their useful life, reheated and molded after mechanical shredding, while breaking the rigid image of carbon fiber in the past to create a unique marble look that meets the design requirements of the concept car and sustainable development concept Covestro: Covestro is one of the world's largest polymer producers, with sales of 14.6 billion euros in 2018 Its business focuses on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for many areas of daily life The main services areas include the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, electrical and electronics industries, as well as the sports and leisure, cosmetics, medical and chemical industries themselves By the end of 2018, Covestro had 30 production sites and approximately 16,800 employees worldwide (based on full-time employees) you can access
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