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BASF shows sustainable mobility for cars at IAA Cars 2015

19 Aug '15

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Germany's BASF presented solutions for automotive manufacturers to save weight and reduce emissions as well as improve safety, comfort and fuel efficiency with innovative plastics, catalysts and battery materials at the IAA Cars 2015 from September 15 to 18, 2015, in Germany.

The trade show visitors saw a variety of functional materials and solutions for the mobility of the present and the future by means of showcase components for chassis, powertrain, interior, and exterior.

With the microcellular polyurethane elastomer Cellasto, BASF showed a tailor-made solution for reducing NVH effects (NVH: noise, vibration, harshness) in vehicles. At the stand, top mounts, head-up-display mounts as well as electric motor mounts in different material combinations were displayed. The electric motor mounts fit the requirements of electric and hybrid vehicles because of their lightweight, compact design and extraordinary acoustic isolation, according to a press release.

The world's first plastic transmission crossbeam in the rear axle subframe developed by ContiTech Vibration Control and BASF for the S-Class from Mercedes-Benz, was also a part of the show. It is made from the engineering plastic Ultramid A3WG10 CR, a specialty polyamide from BASF which is particularly reinforced and optimized to withstand high mechanical loads.

The single-component EMPRO FWC four-way conversion catalyst presented in the expo, helps remove particulate matter as well as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides from gasoline-engine exhaust. This can help automakers meet strict new emissions regulations including Euro 6c, while reducing system complexity, tooling and overall system cost.

The patented EMPRO™ SCR.2F (Selective Catalytic Reduction on Filter) technology combined with a diesel particulate filter to control nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions on a single substrate, saving weight and space, was exhibited.

BASF also showed different materials for engine cover noise reduction like the thermally stable Basotect TG melamine foam, which is now being used for the acoustic layer in the Volkswagen EA888 engine for the Jetta, Golf, Passat, Tiguan, and Beetle models produced in North America. The use of Basotect provides not only superior noise absorption, but also flame retardance and high weight reduction due to its low component weight. (GK)

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