Electric vehicles - Thermoplastic polymers, elastomers and additives

Electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Electric mobility has become an essential part of the energy transition, and will involve significant changes for vehicle manufacturers, and governments. It is expected that the market for next-generation vehicles, such as electric vehicles (EV - Electric vehicle) and hybrid vehicles (HEV and PHEV), will be expanded in the future. However, due to problems such as lower driving mileage, a higher price and an undeveloped infrastructure, they have not yet become common. In particular, it requires an improved energy efficiency such as, for example, the headlights, the air conditioning systems which significantly decreases the driving mileage due to its electric power consumption during the heating operations. Therefore, air conditioning systems that reduce electrical energy are currently in development.

Energy efficiency

The VE convert approximately 59% -62% of the electric power of the network to feed the wheels.

Conventional gasoline vehicles only convert between 17% and 21% of the energy stored in gasoline to the wheels.

Environmentally friendly

EVs do not emit pollutants from the exhaust pipe, although the power plant that produces electricity can emit them. Electricity from nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, or wind power plants does not cause air pollutants.

Performance benefits

Electric motors offer quiet, smooth operation and higher acceleration, and require less maintenance than internal combustion engines (ICE).

Reduction of energy dependence

Electricity is a source of domestic energy and the benefits of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles increase if they are fed from "green" sources such as solar, wind or small-scale hydropower.

Practice field

EVs have a shorter driving range than most conventional vehicles, although EV driving ranges are improving. Most EVs can be compared with 100 miles or more, or up to 200 miles, depending on the model.

Recharge time

The full recharge of the battery can take between 3 and 12 hours. Even with "fast charging" up to 80% of its capacity it can take 30 minutes. EV batteries are designed for a long life, and are studied by the DOE. However, these batteries are expensive and replacing them can be expensive if they fail.