FoamPartner, a Swiss polyurethane foam expert, is working with Swiss Rinspeed to develop advanced concepts for future mobility. The microSNAP concept car developed by Rinspeed demonstrates the potential of innovative foam technology in automotive interiors, sound insulation and thermal insulation.
Earlier this year, the microSNAP concept car debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and recently the car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The car uses several Innovative foam technology solutions. FoamPartner focuses on providing solutions for high-quality, low-emission, low-odor applications based on polyester-based polyurethane and polyether-based polyurethane foams, both from its Acoustics and Thermal Solutions (A & TS) business unit and automotive Developed by Automotive Rolls (AR) for interiors such as ceilings, door panels and handrails.
Although the sound insulation of the engine is very important for traditional diesel locomotives, for relatively quiet electric vehicles, there is an increasing demand for reducing wheel rotation and wind noise. At the same time, heat insulation has become more and more important to protect electric vehicle batteries from the effects of hot and cold temperatures and minimize battery energy consumption caused by heating and air conditioning. In addition to making the car's interior more beautiful, polyurethane foam (PU foam) can also provide sound insulation and heat insulation, which is an indispensable material in the next generation of electric vehicles.