Recently, Asahi Kasei Group, a globally recognized integrated chemical manufacturer, returned to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIF) 2024 with a series of innovative technology achievements, highlighting its new achievements and new thinking in the field of diversified materials. “In order to keep up with the pace of development in China and to outperform the fierce competition, we will create together with our partners.” According to Shuji Kondo, Executive Officer and General Representative for China, Asahi Kasei Co.

Especially with the innovation and development of the automotive industry, Asahi Kasei exhibited three innovative products related to automobiles. Firstly, the newly developed super ionic conductive electrolyte for lithium batteries, a technology that can simultaneously solve the performance output problem of lithium batteries in a low temperature environment and the durability problem in a high temperature environment, bringing about a revolutionary enhancement of battery technology for new energy vehicles; secondly, Asahi Kasei exhibited millimeter-wave radar transceivers, a technology that can provide a high-precision overall solution for monitoring the children's in-vehicle residue in the vehicle's cockpit This technology can provide a high-precision total solution for monitoring children left behind in the car cockpit, which greatly improves the safety of vehicles; lastly, Asahi Kasei displayed Dinamica, a microfiber suede that is favored by high-end automobile brands, which is not only a high-class feeling, but also environmentally friendly, providing a new choice for automobile interiors.

  In the “Automotive Innovation” area, Asahi Kasei exhibited hardcoatings for resin glass, which have high abrasion resistance and durability on a par with glass, and VELVET SOUND for Cars, an acoustic solution for the interior of cars, which not only improves the performance of automobiles, but also provides a more comfortable driving experience for both drivers and passengers. These innovations not only enhance the performance of the car, but also provide a more comfortable driving experience for drivers and passengers.

Meanwhile, Asahi Kasei's modified automotive solutions experience vehicle made its debut at the Expo, integrating many of Asahi Kasei's innovative technologies and presenting visitors with Asahi Kasei's unique insights and innovative thinking on the future of mobility. The seats, door trims and headliner on the experience car are made of Asahi Kasei's microfiber suede - Dinamica, which is made of renewable materials with excellent performance and a luxurious, delicate touch that is environmentally friendly and comfortable. VELVET SOUND for Cars, an Asahi Kasei in-car acoustic design program, can measure the frequency response characteristics of the car, and then customize the sound program according to different car models, so that passengers in the process of driving can also enjoy the sound effects like a live concert, realizing a double upgrade of sitting and listening. Sitting feeling and hearing double upgrade. The millimeter wave radar transceiver equipped in the car can provide precise detection for the safety problems that may occur when children and pets are forgotten in the car, so as to strengthen the safety line of defense for life with the power of science and technology.

 It is worth mentioning that, according to the latest quarterly data, half of the cars sold in China's current market are already new energy vehicles. In the face of the market potential, Yukifumi Kuwana, Senior Executive Officer and General Manager of the Mobility & Industrial Business of Asahi Kasei Corporation, said when communicating with the media, “According to the survey, users in China will check the Internet before buying a new energy vehicle, and 50 percent of them are have finalized their thoughts before buying a car. I think there are three important factors for new energy vehicles: extended range, improved interior comfort, and improved design.”

    Yukifumi Kuwana emphasized that the use of Asahi Kasei's materials can improve the comfort of the interior space, while Asahi Kasei's engineering plastics products can be lightweighted, contributing to the extension of range. For example, automotive lightweighting can reduce energy consumption, and one of the ways to do this is by lightweighting windows, which can be 50% lighter than glass windows using Plexiglas. At the same time, the use of innovative coatings can solve the problem of hardening of Plexiglas.

    Asahi Kasei at the Expo for the first time to show the cooperation with Chinese partners to develop plexiglass windows. Yukifumi Kuwana said that windshield windows made of Plexiglas have reached the industry's L level, “we also do coating tests with Ngo Optical, if successful, it is likely to be used by the car”.

    In the face of China's market opportunities, Asahi Kasei Microelectronics Corporation, President Hideyuki Shinomiya also expressed positive affirmation, “in our joint efforts with Chinese partners, the business has achieved substantial growth. Especially in the field of cell phones and new energy vehicles have achieved great results.”