https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/enhance-electric-vehicle-battery-design-and-performance?ind[]=21509
Weight Reduction: One of the primary advantages of using polymers in EV batteries is the significant weight reduction.
This weight reduction can directly impact the overall performance of electric vehicles, enhancing their acceleration, range, and energy efficiency.
Furthermore, the lighter weight of polymer-based batteries contributes to improved energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions during vehicle operation.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-perfect-thermal-management-led-lighting-applications
Polymers can improve heat management, reduce weight, and expand design freedom
Additional weight, manufacturing challenges and ultimately, higher costs.
Replacing aluminum heat sinks with polymer ones can greatly reduce both the total cost and weight of a part.
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Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced aluminum to provide better fatigue resistance and reduce weight
Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite supports the weight of a 25-pound motor without creep while being lower in weight and less costly to produce
Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite consolidated multiple metal components into a unified seat shell permitting weight and cost reductions
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Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced aluminum to provide better fatigue resistance and reduce weight
Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite supports the weight of a 25-pound motor without creep while being lower in weight and less costly to produce
Complēt™ long glass fiber reinforced nylon composite consolidated multiple metal components into a unified seat shell permitting weight and cost reductions
https://www.avient.com/news/carbon-fiber-underbody-braces-make-corvette-driving-experience-even-more-exhilarating
Advanced composite underbody braces (available as a performance upgrade for all C7 Corvettes) reduce weight and increase flexural stiffness versus aluminum.
Weight savings—combined with high performance—are key in the automotive industry.
Lighter weight not only helps make performance cars faster, but also corresponds to better fuel efficiency in all vehicle types.
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Heavy-metal- and cadmium-free
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We were among the first companies in the plastics industry to establish global policies aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating the use of heavy metals and phthalate plasticizers.
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They use no heavy metal or restricted ingredients, color and material changeover time can be reduced, and meet the growing market need for a cost-effective solution.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-its-reach-advanced-composite-materials-jec-world-2019
PolyOne’s advanced composites provide high strength and lightweight performance for products within the automotive, heavy truck, marine, consumer, and industrial markets.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-makes-splash-cbme-karibu-folding-baby-bath
Karibu switched from a local supplier to PolyOne to obtain an advanced TPE made without bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, or heavy metals.