Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched a new program intended to help develop electric vehicle technology, with a focus on structural battery performance.
The Bluehero program will involve a global team of engineers and researchers who will work to overcome limitations in electric vehicle battery technology, the company said in a press statement.
SABIC will use its technologically advanced thermoplastics to improve battery performance.
The materials offer advantages over the metals conventionally used in electric vehicles by reducing overall weight.
SABIC said it anticipates expanding the Bluehero program to help develop energy storage, charging infrastructure, and other related sectors.
SABIC said it anticipates expanding the Bluehero program to help develop energy storage, charging infrastructure, and other related sectors.
The automotive industry is leading the charge in moving toward new, more sustainable mobility systems. This includes a major shift towards battery-powered EVs, which can convert over 77 percent of electricity into movement compared to only 12 to 30 percent for vehicles with internal combustion engines.
