Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies applies its aeronautical materials knowledge to the development of new silicon-based materials that meet the flammability standards of Chinese electric vehicles. According to the company, the material can be customized for use in an electric car of a Chinese car company, but the name of the car company is not mentioned at this time.
China's electric vehicle standards require vehicle materials to automatically extinguish fires after the fire. This strict flammability standard will be implemented in 2020. It also requires that the on-board battery of electric vehicles can withstand flames or wrap fires, ensuring that within five minutes The flame will not spread to other parts of the vehicle.
The collaborative project involves the company's Michigan researchers and engineers in the Canadian aerospace materials sector.
Todd Blair, business development manager at Freudenberg-NOK, said: "Using aerospace product solutions and expertise, the company has significantly shortened the customer's product development cycle."
"Electric vehicle manufacturers have introduced more powerful, faster-charging, longer-life batteries, but battery heat and temperature will be major issues. The aviation industry is taking the lead in addressing these technical challenges," he said. , And our company has a strong advantage in materials technology, which can help it solve technical challenges. "
According to Blair, with the introduction of new electric vehicle safety regulations, the industry will explore new materials that can solve the flammability, thermal protection and fire prevention issues of electric vehicle components, and the demand for such materials will continue to increase. This is why Freudenger-NOK continues to develop this type of material. Its material can withstand temperatures up to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, and it is expected to protect the vehicle battery and its components in the event of a fire.