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The Evolution of Mobility

Josef R. Wünsch Senior Vice President Structural Materials

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The Evolution of Mobility

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Thinner and more comfortable diapers – Enabled by chemistry

<1990 ~2000 >2015

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Thinner and more comfortable diapers – Enabled by chemistry

Low cross-linking High cross-linking Combination high capacity

reduced permeability

Incorporation Dispersion Absorption

low capacity increased permeability

high capacity increased permeability

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Super-absorbing diapers – The first mobility aid

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First sports shoe for running – Introduced 1969

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Highly elastic foam Infinergy® –

Running made more efficient

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A look into the sole

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Bike concept from 1865

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“Concept 1865” enabled by chemistry

New materials in known applications for innovative solutions

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Chemistry in today’s cars

standard and engineering

plastics

chemicals for adhesives and coatings

coatings

fibers and textiles

elastomers

lubricants and oils

catalysts

carbon black

plastizicers / plastic

additives

leather

metal treatment chemicals

engine coolants fuel

additives

foams

brake fluid

rubbers

steel, metals

adhesives, sealants

glass

battery materials silica

ceramics

leather and textile

chemicals

polyurethanes

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Chemistry in today’s cars

standard and engineering

plastics

chemicals for adhesives and coatings

coatings

fibers and textiles

elastomers

lubricants and oils

catalysts

carbon black

plastizicers / plastic

additives

leather

metal treatment chemicals

engine coolants fuel

additives

foams

brake fluid

rubbers

steel, metals

adhesives, sealants

glass

battery materials silica

ceramics

leather and textile

chemicals

polyurethanes

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BASF’s product portfolio covers most aspects of automotive chemistry

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Less emissions for better air quality

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Improved air quality with modern catalyst solutions

1975 Tomorrow: Four-way catalyst

=

Today

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Small amounts of highly active precious group metals clean exhaust gas

Carrier (ceramic)

Palladium Oxidation

Rhodium Reduction HC / CO H2O / CO2

NOx N2 O2

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PremAir® radiator coating reduces ozone concentration outside the car

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Light materials for heavy tasks

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1.100

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2030 2025 2020 2015 2010 2005 2000 1995 1990 1985 1980 1975 1970

Opel Astra H

Renault Megane

Golf VI

Ford Focus

BMW 1er

Opel Astra

Audi A3

Golf V Fiat Stilo Toyota Corolla

Honda Civic Seat Toledo

Ford Focus

Ford Focus

Opel Astra

Golf IV

Fiat Brava

Renault Megane

Peugeot 306

Opel Astra

Golf III Citroen ZX

Renault 19

Toyota Corolla

Fiat Tipo

Opel Kadett

Peugeot 305

Golf II

Renault 9

Ford Escort

Opel Kadett

Fiat Ritmo

Golf I

Ford Escort

Opel Kadett

Citroen GS

Source: Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge Aachen 2008, own figures

Safety Comfort Driving Performance Roominess Variability Quality

Vehicle weight for compact cars in Europe [kg]

VW Golf VII Examples of

reversed trend (ca. 80 kg reduction)

Golf VII

Average vehicle weight increased over the previous 5 decades

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Highest stiffness by combination of injection molding with press-forming

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Stiffness by Material / Intrinsic Stiffness

Compression Flow-forming

Tape-laying Press-forming

Injection Molding

Ultramid B Polyamide 6

Ultracom®

Ultrasim®

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Production of serial front seat pan – Opel Astra OPC

thermoplastic laminate: IR heating, in-mold forming and overmolding with Ultramid®

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Production of serial front seat pan – Opel Astra OPC

thermoplastic laminate: IR heating, in-mold forming and overmolding with Ultramid®

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Greater freedom for individual design

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Airbumps® (registered trademark of CITROËN)

• Shock absorbing air pads • Prevent scratches and damages

caused by low-speed collisions • Colored car individualization

High performance TPU • High quality appearance • High scratch and indentation

resistance • Colored, UV stable and weather-

resistant grade • Excellent low temperature toughness

Elastollan® HPM – TPU for exterior trim BASF development for PSA, Rehau / Faurecia

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Modern seat structures are based on plastics

Ultramid®

Polyamide

Elastoflex®

PUR Foam

Based on polyetherols and isocyanates

Polypropylen based particle foam

Glass fiber reinforced polyamide 6

Ultracom® Polyamide

Overmolded continuous glass fiber reinforced polyamide 6 laminate

Neopolen®

PP Foam

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Dynamic modelling with Ultrasim® allows accurate prediction of reality

Faurecia, BASF – SUSCO 1.5 concept seat

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Engineering plastics with appealing surface – BMW i3 front seat backrest

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sit down. move. – Students seating competition

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