Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

The innovative design of this EV battery-pack system allowed for maximum energy density through a structural thinwall design and use of a space-saving passive air-cooling approach. This leads to greater battery-module package density by increasing battery cell count/pack, which in turn provides greater EV battery capacity and electric driving range. Safe passive cooling improved long-term durability of the battery, eliminated leak paths (associated with liquid-cooling approaches), and reduced cost ($500 USD/vehicle) and weight (15-20%) vs. forced-air or active liquid-cooled batteries. Conductive adhesive efficiently transfers heat from the battery to metal walls of each module. Pouches and adhesives are overmolded and supported by dimensionally precise spacers and holders injection molded from ULÒ94 V-0 compliant, neat M-PPE, whose precise tolerances and snap-fit designs allow for automated process assembly. Halogen-free flame retardance helps improve passenger safety, complement the environmental benefits of BEVs.

OEM/Vehicle Nissan Motor Co. 2013 LEAF EV System Supplier Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) Material Processor Piolax Corp.

Material Supplier SABIC Resin NORYL N1150 MPPE

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First Thermoplastic Fenders

This was the first use of an engineering thermoplastic (MPPE/PA) on a vertical body panel. Making the switch from steel to plastic enabled GM to reduce part weight 40% and eliminate denting and corrosion. GM’s success here was quickly translated into thermoplastic fenders on other GM vehicles. To date, over 45 platforms and 20-million vehicles globally have used or currently use this material. Thermoplastic body panels have since been translated beyond automotive to tractors and lawnmowers for home and agricultural use.

OEM/Vehicle 1987MY General Motors Co.: Buick® LeSabre® T-Type Sedan System Supplier General Motors Factory 8 Material Processor General Motors Factory 8

Material Supplier GE Plastics Resin Noryl GTX® MPPE/PA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Delta Mold

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Pedestrian-Protection-Compliant Front Fender

This is the first SUV with thermoplastic fenders that meets tough European pedestrian-protection requirements for head impact in a single part, eliminating the need for secondary bracketry under the fender as in steel designs. The MPPE/PA material is online paintable, dent and corrosion resistant, a unique styling enabler, and reduces both weight and cost by 50% vs. steel. The vehicle was also able to qualify for a better insurance rating thanks to this innovation.

OEM/Vehicle 2009MY Ford Motor Co.:  Ford®    Kuga® Compact CUV System Supplier Montaplast Material Processor Montaplast

Material Supplier SABIC Innovative Plastics Resin Noryl GTX® 979 MPPE/PA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Schneiderform

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Halogen-Free Wire Coating

Flexible, halogen-free, MPPE resin for wire insulation provides an environmentally friendly alternative to PVC and cross-linked polyethylene. The durability and low specific gravity of the material enables thinner insulation and jacketing, allowing comparable performance to be achieved in less packaging space and at lower weight.

OEM/Vehicle 2008MY General Motors Co.: GMC®  Yukon®, Chevrolet®  Tahoe® & Cadillac®  Escalade® SUVs System Supplier Delphi Corp. Material Processor Delphi Corp.

Material Supplier SABIC Innovative Plastics Resin Noryl®  WCV072 MPPE Tooling/Equipment Supplier Delphi Corp.

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