COATING TECHNOLOGY
T
he chances are, for most of your driving history you have operated a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE) drivetrain. However,
the electric vehicle (EV) revolution has arrived. Automotive manufacturers are investing billions of dollars in new, fully electric models mostly powered by lithium-ion batteries. Tis revolutionary drivetrain change is accompanied by evolutionary changes throughout these vehicles: Te integration of new functionality, features, materials, styling and even design and construction approaches is accelerating. Tis historic shift represents a tremendous opportunity for businesses at every level. It also presents profound challenges, many of which can be best addressed with coatings and surface solutions.
GETTING SPECIFIC Coatings and surface solutions are critical to the protection and beautification of the
Dielectric isolation coatings can provide corrosion protection and enhance thermal management for EV batteries
EV interior, exterior and underbody parts, sealing the vehicle from outside elements and joining a multitude of parts. Inside and out, EVs must look great, feel great and last. While the coatings to achieve this are similar to those used for ICE vehicles, many are necessarily tailored to the specific needs of the EV: Differentiated innovative automotive coatings with a laser focus on
How coatings and surface solutions are advancing the development of battery electric vehicles
PROTECTING BEVS
productivity and sustainability benefits for the customer.
Te electric drivetrain and especially the
EV battery pack presents a plethora of new surface and interface challenges related to system safety, performance, durability and cost. Advanced coating technologies can provide efficient, effective, scalable solutions that help EV and battery manufacturers
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