SearchBLUEHERO™: A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE TO ENABLE ELECTRIFICATION
SABIC's BLUEHERO™ initiative focuses on advancing solutions that accelerate the shift to electric power, starting with EVs.
The electric vehicle (EV) industry continues to demonstrate strong growth, with increased adoption worldwide. While growth rates may vary regionally, the overall trend is positive. As infrastructure expands and more affordable EVs and hybrids become available, we anticipate sustained growth. In this dynamic environment, SABIC has developed a strong pipeline of actual and potential application programs in collaboration with automakers and their partners across the value chain under our BLUEHERO™ initiative, launched in 2022 to support electrification.
In 2024, we made strides in advancing thermoplastic solutions for a broader range of applications through BLUEHERO™. Collaborating with dedicated EV companies, traditional automakers, and others across the value chain, we expanded our portfolio to include thermal runaway barriers, busbars, battery modules, and other critical internal battery components. We also expanded our focus beyond light passenger vehicles to new mobility segments, including buses, heavy-duty trucks, and two- and three-wheeled EVs.
One standout example is our collaboration with ENGEL, a leader in plastics processing machinery, to explore the benefits of using thermoplastics in large parts and modules as an alternative to heavy metals. Under this effort, we recently developed an innovative full-size prototype of a battery enclosure utilizing flame-retardant STAMAX™ LGF-PP resin. This one-of-a-kind part illustrates the added benefits of designing with thermoplastics to reduce weight, part count, and assembly cost while enabling safer, more durable, and more cost-effective vehicles. With cutting-edge materials and application expertise, we are helping OEMs and tiers in the industry scale up their innovations through collaboration.
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